Celebrities helping, volunteering and donating during the LA wildfires

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It is in moments of tragedy that we see the real face of humanity, and this goes for our favourite celebrities too.

As the fires in LA rage on and continue to affect celebrities and non-celebrities alike, many stars are rolling up their sleeves and helping in any way they can.

Continue to see who has helped out.

Sharon Stone

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Sharon Stone

Actress Sharon Stone has spent the past week promoting a donation drive from LA Boutique +Coop, with the store serving as a distribution centre.

"The Coop - Please come and shop if you were displaced from the fire, come here for clothes, blankets, shoes, or make donations here," she said on Instagram.

"I'm from Meadville, Pennsylvania, and a famous quote from Margaret Meade says never forget that a group of thoughtful committed citizens can make a difference," she said in a video, using her camera to scan the room, which was stuffed full of donations.

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One of her followers that heeded her call was her Catwoman co-star Halle Berry, who commented on her post, "I'm there. [Bringing] all I have !!"

She did indeed, packing up her entire wardrobe to donate to the store.

"I'm packing up my entire closet and heading over to the COOP!" she shared with her followers.

"If you live in the Southern California area, I urge you to do the same. This is something we can do right now today to help all of the displaced families that are in need of the basics today! Thank you @sharonstone for your leadership. Love you Lady ❤️"

Bethenny Frankel

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Bethenny Frankel

Reality star Bethenny Frankel is engaging her charity BStrong in the midst of the disaster, donating critical supplies to families in need.

She told AP that the charity is currently on the ground, "dropping off these kits at every house – if they still are lucky enough to have a house but have no power or water, or every shelter, or every person living, God forbid, on the street with a friend would need.

"So it's socks and toothbrush and toiletry kits and blankets and in some cases, book packs and pencils for kids and chargers. And, you know, water purification systems, like things people need at Ground Zero, not once you've rebuilt, like right now, you need wipes and dry socks and things like that."

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She also clarified how the donations from big names and corporations work at BStrong.

"They're kind of donating to an entire concept but the money specifically is going to the cash cards... The literal dollar is going into people's hands via cash cards.

"Literally, your money is transferred into cash cards for individuals that we have vetted, who have lost everything, who are not billionaires living in mansions in Palisades who still have a credit card. We're talking about people that have lost everything."

Paris Hilton

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Paris Hilton

After losing her Malibu home to the Palisades fire, hotel heiress Paris Hilton has decided to help with a monetary donation.

"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," she shared on Instagram.

"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.

"I am matching the first $US 100,000 (approx. $162,680) of this fundraiser and personally contributing $US 100,000 (approx. $162,680) directly to my nonprofit to support. I am looking for others to donate and match alongside me to do our part!"

Kim Kardashian

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian and her family have succesfully evacauated from their proerties in The Hills and Calabassas.

As a gesture of gratidude, her brand SKIMS is donating money and supplies to those who need it most.

"We have donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation providing critical resources to the heroic first responders protecting our city," she shared on her Instagram story on Friday.

"Additionally, we are making a sizable donation of underwear, clothing, and socks to Baby2Baby to help those displaced by the fires.

"As our community faces the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, our hearts are with all those impacted, and we are committed to helping during this challenging time."

Khloe Kardashian

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Khloe Kardashian

Earlier in the week, Khloe Kardashian shared that she and her family donated some Armenian comfort food to the first responders.

"My family and I wanted to feed a few fire houses today and we couldn't think of a better restaurant to reach out to other than @carouselrestaurant," Khloé wrote on her Instagram Story on Thursday, sharing a picture of the packaged meals.

"Our favorite Armenian restaurant! They whipped up hundreds of individual meals for so many firefighters, volunteers, first responders, and we could not be more thankful! Thank you for putting your lives on the line for all of us!"

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex comfort LA Wildfire victims in Pasadena

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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex comfort LA Wildfire victims in Pasadena

Prince Harry and Meghan were spotted by a local news at the Pasadena Convention Center, which has been repurposed as a evacuation site.

The pair were seen hugging Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, who later described the couple to Fox 11 as "great people" who had "really buoyed the spirits."

Gordo said they had been at the center earlier in the day, when they quietly served food and were not recognised because they wore face masks.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

"They want to be as helpful as they can be and really they just wanted to be supportive," Gordo said. He added that they "didn't come out here for publicity" but rather "they came out here to work."

"We went to visit some of the families in the impacted area and view firsthand some of the impacted area and then they wanted to go visit the first responders and personally thank them for their efforts to help our families and our neighbors," Gordo said.

They were also spotted by CBS News Los Angeles, where Meghan was seen hugging a victim and comforting them.

Jennifer Garner

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Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner, was spotted helping Chef José Andrés, founder of charity organisation World Central Kitchen in an LA neighbourhood and was asked to speak about how she felt on MSNBC.

Garner's home is seemingly unaffected, with the Suddenly 30 star sharing, "I feel almost guilty walking through my house."

Jennifer Garner

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Jennifer Garner

This "guilt" spurred her into thinking, "You know, what can I do? How can I help? What can I offer? What do I have to offer with these hands and these walls and the safety that I have?" she said.

The actress was pictured volunteering with World Central Kitchen, serving food to the firefighters battling the blaze.

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Jamie Lee Curtis has pledged a donation of $USD 1 million (approx. $1.6 million) to start a fund to support te city of LA.

"As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there," she shared on Instagram.

"I'm in communication with Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass and Senator Schiff as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact."

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