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Category Archives: FireAid
Letter: A Solution for FireAid Funds
(Editor’s note: After the distribution of FireAid funds has made local and national news click here, Mickie Faris has penned a thoughtful response/solution.) I have expressed concerns about FireAid and how the $75 million of the $100 million raised was...
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Viewpoint, FireAid: What Did They Really Do?
(Editor’s note: A reader, who wished to remain anonymous send her analysis of the L.A. Times Article regarding Fire Aid click here.) At first glance, the Los Angeles Times article makes an impressive case for FireAid grants to nonprofits and...
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FIREAID: The Profitable Game of NonProfits
In order to apply for grant from FireAid, one needs to be a nonprofit and to be able to supply that nonprofit number on the application. FireAid does not give directly to individuals, but on its website it notes, “Together,...
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Want FireAid Money? Let the “Experts” Know
The FireAid Committee released the second phase of grants click here. On the website it said the committee is composed of “L.A. based philanthropy experts.” The website notes “The final phase of grants will be coming by year end. Please...
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FIREAID Money for Victims NOT Nonprofits: Write the Attorney General
It has become obvious to Palisades Fire Victims that although the more than $100 million that was raised through FireAid Concerts was intended for those who lost their homes, their property, lost everything – money has not gone to them....
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FIREAID Nonprofits Score Big: Individuals Not so Much
One hundred million dollars was raised for victims affected by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Palisades victims have said they have received no aid. Who has received the money? Nonprofits. But even the amount they have received has not been...
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FIREAID: Shame on L.A. County over FireAid Funds
Of the $100 million raised for fire victims in Eaton and Pacific Palisades, some of that FireAid money went to L.A. County. Along with various nonprofits, at least four County Departments received money from the funds. 1.) County Relief Fund,...
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FIREAID: More FireAid Money Goes to Nonprofits
More than $100 million was raised for FireAid victims, in Eaton and Pacific Palisades. Individuals do not receive funds, that money has gone to nonprofits and L.A. County. CTN contacted spokesperson Chris Wallace about how many nonprofits have directly benefited...
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FIREAID: Grantees Might Surprise You
Yesterday Circling the News looked at eight of the grantees of the 42 that were identified as specific to Pacific Palisades, which were among those receiving $21 million. The four today are connected with L.A. County. About $100 million was...
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FIREAID: Where did the FireAid Money Go?
Today a friend asked, “did you ever get any of that FireAid Money?” This editor responded, “No, it went to nonprofits.” He responded, “So it was a swindle.” About $100 million was raised by a FireAid benefit concert, and Steve...
Posted in FireAid, Pacific Palisades Community Council
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