Beyonce’s public charity foundation, BeyGOOD, has donated $2.5 million to help aid the Los Angeles fire relief as blazes continue to rage throughout Southern California.
The Halo singer, 43, aims to assist victims of the devastating fires that began earlier this week on Tuesday amid strong Santa Ana winds – with the death toll rising to 24 as of Sunday.
The Pacific Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire have destroyed around 12,000 structures alone and also currently burned a combined 37,830 acres.
On the foundation’s Instagram page, a post was shared on Sunday to announce that Beyonce was pledging the funds to the organization to assist families who have been ‘affected by the wildfires.’
The caption read: ‘Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars.’
‘The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.’
Beyonce’s, 43, public charity foundation, BeyGOOD, has donated $2.5 million to help aid the Los Angeles fire relief as blazes continue to rage throughout Southern California; seen in December 2024 in Hollywood
In conclusion, the message added, ‘To show your support for the impacted families and to learn more about BeyGOOD’s mission, please visit https://beygood.org.’
The award-winning performer founded the foundation in 2013, which ‘focuses on economic equity by supporting marginalized and under-resourced programs,’ per the official website.
It is also ‘committed to serving people through educational scholarships, the advocacy of internships, and access to resources for advancing entrepreneurship and small business sustainability across the country and abroad.’
Beyonce has previously donated through the nonprofit in the past and in 2020, pledged $6 million to help provide mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
That same year, she also donated $500K through BeyGOOD to aid people that were in danger of losing their homes during the pandemic.
Last year in February 2024, the star pledged another $500K to cosmetology schools and salons.
She explained in a statement at the time that the fund ‘celebrates the influence professional stylists have on hair health and the critical importance of advocating for the salon community.’
Beyonce added that she would be ‘fostering talent, promoting professionalism, and supporting entrepreneurship within the hair industry.’
The Halo singer aims to assist victims of the devastating fires that began earlier this week on Tuesday amid strong Santa Ana winds – with the death toll rising to 24 as of Sunday; taken on Thursday in Pacific Palisades
On the foundation’s Instagram page, a post was shared on Sunday to announce that Beyonce was pledging the funds to the organization to assist families who have been ‘affected by the wildfires’
The caption read: ‘Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars’
She added, ‘Hairstylists have an immense impact on the people in their chairs. They create a sacred space where we can show up how we want and express ourselves through our hair. We’re honored to give back to this amazing community.’
Other celebrities have helped aid with L.A. fire relief, including Paris Hilton who launched an emergency fund through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact.
This week, the star announced that she donated $100K to help victims of the blazes. The media personality herself also lost her Malibu beach home in the Palisades fire this week.
Hilton penned, ‘My heart is with everyone impacted by the devastating fires here in LA.’
‘While I’ve lost my Malibu home, my thoughts are with the countless families who have lost so much more – their homes, cherished keepsakes, the communities they loved, and their sense of stability.’
‘As a mom, I can’t imagine the pain and fear of not having a safe place for your babies so I’m launching an emergency fund through my nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact to support displaced families with young children.’
Paris added, ‘I’m starting with a personal contribution of $100,000, and will be matching additional dollars raised up to $100,000 more. I am looking for others to donate and match alongside me to do our part!’
The TV personality also shared that she planned to provide cash assistance to families, as well as temporary housing. She also will deliver essential supplies and help care for displaced pets by working with animal shelters.
Beyonce has previously donated through the nonprofit in the past and in 2020, pledged $6 million to help provide mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic
Other celebrities have helped aid with L.A. fire relief, including Paris Hilton who launched an emergency fund through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact; Hilton seen in April 2024 in Beverly Hills
Miranda Lambert helped raise $200K for animal victims for the Relief for Rescue Fund.
And actress Jamie Lee Curtis revealed this week that she will donate $1 million for L.A. fire relief efforts.
Big companies such as Disney and Paramount have also pledged millions to assist in aiding the victims of the catastrophic infernos.
The fires began on Tuesday amid strong winds – and include the Palisades and Eaton Fire.
The Palisades blaze has currently burned 23,707 acres and is 11% contained as of Sunday, per the LA Times.
The Eaton Fire located near Altadena and Pasadena has burned 14,117 acres and is 27% contained.
The fires began on Tuesday amid strong winds – and include the Palisades and Eaton Fire. The Palisades blaze has currently burned 23,707 acres and is 11% contained as of Sunday, per the LA Times; taken on Saturday in Pacific Palisades
In total, over 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the catastrophic infernos – which include homes, schools and churches. And the death toll has risen to 24 as of Sunday.
High winds are expected to pick up again from Sunday and last through the middle of the week on Wednesday – with some gusts expected to reach as high as 70mph.
In a statement, CalFire said: ‘Life-threatening winds and dangerously low humidity are forecast for much of Southern California – from Ventura to San Diego – creating a significant risk of rapid fire spread. The winds will cause increased fire activity.’
A number of residents and stars have lost their homes, such as Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Billy Crystal, Joshua Jackson, Eugene Levy and Miles Teller.
