Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $1 Million to Support Organizations Responding to LA Wildfires

 American actor and film producer, Leonardo DiCaprio has announced a $1 million donation toward operations helping firefighters battle the ongoing Los Angeles fires.  ‘The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city,’ the A-lister, 50, said Wednesday on Instagram Stories. ‘I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild’s Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts.’ The Los Angeles native listed a series of organizations that his donation was earmarked toward.  ‘Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society and SoCal Fire Fund organizations providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most,’ DiCaprio said. The Oscar-winning actor joins the list of famous people who have donated to help amid the devastating wildfires. The blazes that began January 7 have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 25 people, with nearly 30 missing. The post Actor Leonardo DiCaprio pledges $1 million to organizations assisting in effortsamidLAwildfires appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.