How Celebrities Are Giving Back to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

As the devastating Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn, destroying whole neighborhoods in the city, displacing tens of thousands of people and leaving at least 24 people dead and 16 missing as of Jan. 14, people across the globe are stepping up to aid those in need.

Whether it's contributing to one of the hundreds of GoFundMes set up to help families get back on their feet, taking in pets that need fostering, sending food and supplies to the first responders or volunteering on the ground, people are anxious to help in any way they can.

Many vetted resources exist for those who are looking to help, though those who are helping organize the response in Los Angeles caution well-intentioned donors to avoid scams, and to check which donations are most needed before sending items. Many charities have already indicated that they have far too many clothes already without the resources to sort them and get them to the right places, and fire departments have put out a request for people not to drop off food and supplies at the fire stations as they also divert needed manpower to try to get them to where they need to go.

Large corporations have given back to the relief efforts; Netflix, Comcast, Warner Bros. and the Walt Disney Co. have pledged $15 million each, Amazon has committed to $10 million, and the NFL says it will give $5 million — the same amount offered by Snapchat (founded by Pacific Palisades native Evan Spiegel).

But individual celebrities are also stepping up to help with the efforts. Below, see what the stars have said about the efforts.

Related: Celebrities Who Have Lost Homes in the Los Angeles Fires, and What They've Said

Beyoncé will donate $2.5 million through her BeyGOOD foundation, "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."

Leonardo DiCaprio announced Jan. 15 that he would donate $1 million in partnership with his organization Re:wild. "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 on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most," he wrote on Instagram.

Eva Longoria will donate $1 million through her foundation to the Latino Community Fund and California Community Foundation, and had already pledged $50,000 of her own money to This Is About Humanity.

Jennifer Garner, Megan Markle and Prince Harry volunteered with World Central Kitchen to help distribute meals to first responders and displaced residents.

Jay Leno delivered meals to first responders on his vintage fire truck, and told Anderson Cooper that his team had fed meals to the crews at the Rose Bowl staging location, and would hit up "some of the other locations" over the next couple days.

Paris Hilton launched an emergency fund of $100,000 through her 11:11 Media nonprofit, and stated she would match another $100,000 in additional donations. She also volunteered at the Pasadena Humane Society to bring awareness to the organization and solicit further donations for their work. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, she shared on her Instagram Stories that she had raised $800,000 in donations to her fund and would donate $150,000 to the GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund to help send emergency $1,000 grants immediately to people in need.

Jamie Lee Curtis pledged $1 million from her family foundation for a wildfire relief efforts fund.

Halle Berry and Sharon Stone posted that they were donating directly to COOP which was collecting clothing essentials for wildfire victims.

Vanessa Bryant, Demi Lovato, Miranda Kerr and Jessica Alba volunteered with Baby2Baby to help pack kits of needed hygiene items for displaced families.

Dave Grohl volunteered with Feed the Streets to cook meals for displaced families and inmate firefighters.

Netflix chief Ted Sarandos, his wife, former Ambassador Nicole Avant and Drew Scott are supporting the charity A Sense of Home as it launches HomeBankLA.org. Those who lost homes can apply to receive a full "home kit" of 330+ items, from couches to microwaves to toothbrushes, so they can be move-in ready when they receive housing.

In a statement, Drew Scott said, “As someone who has been a part of the incredible impact A Sense of Home has had on people in need through their home creation process, I am proud to support the launch of Home Bank LA. In the wake of these devastating fires, it’s more important than ever that we come together as a community to help. Home Bank LA provides a crucial lifeline, giving individuals and families the resources they need to turn their temporary housing into a true home. If you don’t have the feeling of stability and safety at home, it affects every aspect of your life. Home Bank LA is here to help provide that support and a sense of community to families. I’m honored to be a part of this initiative and encourage others to join us in supporting these efforts.”

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