Paris Hilton Raises $500K to Support Families Affected by LA Fire

Paris Hilton is making sure she can be of help to the victims of the raging LA fires. After losing her own Malibu home to the wildfires, the socialite stepped up to help fellow families who have gone through similar journeys. Just a couple of days after launching her emergency fund, the star overwhelmingly shared that she, along with the help of her followers, raised over $500K towards fire relief efforts. Hilton also expressed her gratitude to the thousands of people who donated to the cause.

Paris Hilton urges followers on Instagram to donate toward LA wildfire emergency fund

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After losing her Malibu home, Paris Hilton took an initiative for displaced families who were impacted by the LA fires. Last week, the singer launched an emergency fund with her nonprofit organization, 11:11 Media Impact, to aid families with children who have lost their homes due to the wildfires. On Sunday, Hilton revealed that she and her Instagram followers have donated a substantial amount that will be of help to the victims.

Hilton took to her Instagram Stories to share, “I am overwhelmed with gratitude.” The socialite revealed that they managed to raise $520,733 to support displaced families. Previously, Hilton revealed she matched the first $100,000 of the fundraiser and contributed another $100,000 directly to the non-profit. She revealed that the money would help rebuild communities and reinstall hope among those affected by the LA fires. 

Hilton then thanked “the 3000+” people who have “donated and led by example — proving that collective action creates incredible impact.” In another Instagram Story, she urged her followers to continue their generous donations, hoping to reach $1 million. The fundraiser also stated that the donations would go towards providing cash assistance, animal shelters, short-term housing for families, and delivering essentials to evacuation centers. 

Last week, Paris Hilton revealed that she and her family lost their Malibu home due to the Palisades fire. She shared a clip of her now-destroyed home, calling it “truly heartbreaking.” Meanwhile, the wildfires have wreaked havoc over thousands of acres, destroying over 12,000 structures and killing at least 24 people. 

Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Mandatory.