Comcast and its NBCUniversal subsidiary stated they may donate $10 million in money to assist Los Angeles space wildfire catastrophe reduction and restoration efforts.
On Monday, Comcast and NBCU stated they may present $2.5 million in funding as an inaugural company associate to the Habitat for Humanity of Higher Los Angeles’ ReBUILD LA initiative. As well as, the cable and media conglomerate will contribute to organizations within the L.A. area to offer short- and long-term help, together with the American Crimson Cross, Leisure Trade Basis SoCal Hearth Fund, Los Angeles Hearth Division Basis, Los Angeles Regional Meals Financial institution and YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.
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Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Comcast, stated in an announcement, “We prolong our deep appreciation to the primary responders for his or her tireless and brave efforts and to our information groups, together with NBC4 and KVEA, who’re offering very important protection throughout this time. We stand able to assist our staff and the broader Los Angeles group as we get better and rebuild from these tragic occasions.”
Comcast and NBCUniversal stated they’re additionally offering emergency monetary funds, along with well being and welfare advantages together with entry to short-term housing and lodges at discounted charges, to staff who’ve been affected by the destruction of the wildfires. By way of the Comcast NBCUniversal Worker Catastrophe Help Fund, the corporate is offering grants to group members in want in addition to making a particular firm double match for worker donations made to the fund by way of the Comcast NBCUniversal Matching Reward Program.
