YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and SoCalGas Unite to Expand Recovery Support of Eaton Fire-Affected Communities
SoCalGas has announced a $400,000 donation to the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (LA Y) to support communities affected by the Eaton fire. The donation will help expand critical resources including extended operating hours, free community access to YMCA amenities, and childcare services for first responders and displaced families.
Additionally, 100 SoCalGas employees are volunteering at the Pasadena-Sierra Madre Y to organize community donations. The LA Y is providing essential services such as showers, Wi-Fi, food, water, and other necessities to affected residents. The organization has committed to offering long-term support for the community's recovery process.
The initiative has received support from local officials, including Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo and Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who emphasized the importance of community partnerships during emergencies. The LA Y continues to accept donations of specific items such as hygiene kits, diabetic-friendly food, and sleeping equipment to support the relief effort.
SoCalGas ha annunciato una donazione di $400,000 alla YMCA della Grande Los Angeles (LA Y) per supportare le comunità colpite dall'incendio di Eaton. La donazione aiuterà ad ampliare risorse fondamentali, inclusi orari di apertura prolungati, accesso gratuito alle strutture YMCA e servizi di assistenza all'infanzia per i primi soccorritori e le famiglie sfollate.
In aggiunta, 100 dipendenti di SoCalGas stanno facendo volontariato presso la YMCA di Pasadena-Sierra Madre per organizzare donazioni comunitarie. La LA Y sta fornendo servizi essenziali come docce, Wi-Fi, cibo, acqua e altre necessità agli abitanti colpiti. L'organizzazione si è impegnata a offrire supporto a lungo termine per il processo di recupero della comunità.
L'iniziativa ha ricevuto supporto da funzionari locali, tra cui il sindaco di Pasadena, Victor M. Gordo, e la supervisore Kathryn Barger, che hanno sottolineato l'importanza delle partnership comunitarie durante le emergenze. La LA Y continua ad accettare donazioni di articoli specifici come kit igienici, cibo adatto ai diabetici e attrezzature per dormire per supportare gli sforzi di soccorso.
SoCalGas ha anunciado una a la YMCA de la Gran Los Ángeles (LA Y) para apoyar a las comunidades afectadas por el incendio de Eaton. La donación ayudará a ampliar recursos críticos, incluyendo horas de operación extendidas, acceso gratuito a las instalaciones de la YMCA y servicios de cuidado infantil para los primeros respondedores y familias desplazadas.
Además, 100 empleados de SoCalGas están haciendo trabajo voluntario en la YMCA de Pasadena-Sierra Madre para organizar donaciones comunitarias. La LA Y está proporcionando servicios esenciales como duchas, Wi-Fi, alimentos, agua y otras necesidades a los residentes afectados. La organización se ha comprometido a ofrecer apoyo a largo plazo para el proceso de recuperación de la comunidad.
La iniciativa ha recibido el apoyo de funcionarios locales, incluyendo al alcalde de Pasadena, Victor M. Gordo, y a la supervisora Kathryn Barger, quienes enfatizaron la importancia de las asociaciones comunitarias durante las emergencias. La LA Y continúa aceptando donaciones de artículos específicos como kits de higiene, alimentos aptos para diabéticos y equipo para dormir para apoyar el esfuerzo de ayuda.
SoCalGas는 에이튼 화재로 영향을 받은 지역사회를 지원하기 위해 YMCA의 로스앤젤레스 대도시에 $400,000 기부를 발표했습니다. 이 기부금은 운영 시간을 연장하고 YMCA 시설에 대한 무료 접근, 구조대원 및 이재민 가족을 위한 보육 서비스 등 중요한 자원을 확장하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다.
또한, 100명의 SoCalGas 직원이 패서디나-시에라 마드레 Y에서 지역 사회 기부를 조직하기 위해 자원봉사하고 있습니다. LA Y는 영향을 받은 주민들에게 필수 서비스인 샤워 시설, Wi-Fi, 음식, 물 및 기타 필수품을 제공하고 있습니다. 이 조직은 지역 사회의 회복 과정을 위한 장기적인 지원을 제공할 것을 약속했습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 패서디나 시장인 빅터 M. 고르도와 감독관 캐서린 바거를 포함한 지역 공무원들의 지원을 받았습니다. 이들은 비상사태 동안 지역사회 파트너십의 중요성을 강조했습니다. LA Y는 구호 노력을 지원하기 위해 위생 키트, 당뇨병 환자를 위한 식품 및 수면 장비와 같은 특정 물품의 기부를 계속 받고 있습니다.
SoCalGas a annoncé un don de 400 000 $ à la YMCA de la grande Los Angeles (LA Y) afin de soutenir les communautés affectées par l'incendie d'Eaton. Ce don permettra d'élargir des ressources essentielles, notamment des horaires d'ouverture prolongés, un accès gratuit aux équipements de la YMCA et des services de garde d'enfants pour les premiers intervenants et les familles déplacées.
En outre, 100 employés de SoCalGas s'engagent en tant que bénévoles à la YMCA de Pasadena-Sierra Madre pour organiser des dons communautaires. La LA Y fournit des services essentiels tels que des douches, du Wi-Fi, de la nourriture, de l'eau et d'autres nécessités aux résidents touchés. L'organisation s'est engagée à offrir un soutien à long terme dans le cadre du processus de rétablissement de la communauté.
Cette initiative a reçu le soutien de responsables locaux, notamment le maire de Pasadena, Victor M. Gordo, et la superviseure Kathryn Barger, qui ont souligné l'importance des partenariats communautaires en cas d'urgence. La LA Y continue d'accepter des dons d'articles spécifiques tels que des kits d'hygiène, des aliments adaptés aux diabétiques et du matériel de couchage pour soutenir l'effort de secours.
SoCalGas hat eine Spende von 400.000 $ an die YMCA der Metropolregion Los Angeles (LA Y) angekündigt, um Gemeinden zu unterstützen, die von dem Eaton-Feuer betroffen sind. Die Spende wird helfen, wichtige Ressourcen wie längere Öffnungszeiten, kostenlosen Zugang zu den YMCA-Einrichtungen und Kinderbetreuungsdienste für Ersthelfer und vertriebene Familien auszubauen.
Zusätzlich engagieren sich 100 SoCalGas-Mitarbeiter als Freiwillige in der Pasadena-Sierra Madre Y, um Spenden aus der Gemeinde zu organisieren. Die LA Y bietet betroffenen Einwohnern lebensnotwendige Dienstleistungen wie Duschen, Wi-Fi, Lebensmittel, Wasser und andere Notwendigkeiten an. Die Organisation hat sich verpflichtet, langfristige Unterstützung für den Wiederherstellungsprozess der Gemeinde anzubieten.
Die Initiative erhielt Unterstützung von lokalen Beamten, darunter der Bürgermeister von Pasadena, Victor M. Gordo, und Aufsichtsratsmitglied Kathryn Barger, die die Bedeutung von Community-Partnerschaften in Notfällen betonten. Die LA Y nimmt weiterhin spezifische Artikel wie Hygienekits, diabetikerfreundliche Lebensmittel und Schlafausrüstung an, um die Hilfsaktion zu unterstützen.
- Secured $400,000 donation for community support services
- 100 employee volunteers contributing to relief efforts
- Partnership with established community organization (YMCA)
- None.
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"As soon as evacuation orders were lifted and residents began returning to the area, the LA Y ensured all of our Centers for Community Well Being were open to provide essential services to all impacted," said Victor Dominguez, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. "Recovery will be a long journey for many in our community, and our centers are here to provide ongoing support every step of the way. We are committed to ensuring that impacted individuals and families have access to the services they need—not just today, but for the long road ahead."
In addition to its financial contribution, 100 SoCalGas employees are volunteering at the Pasadena-Sierra Madre Y to organize thousands of pounds of community donations. Anyone affected by the fire can come to 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. to get food, water, clothes, personal hygiene items, and other goods that can aid their recovery.
"The pain and loss being felt in this community makes our hearts grieve. In times like these, it is important that we help the pillars and foundations of the community come together, which is why we support the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles," said Maryam Brown, chief executive officer of SoCalGas. "They are here, they are on the ground, they are your neighbor, and so are we."
"I am moved by our community's strength in the face of the Eaton fire," said Victor M. Gordo,
Supervisor Kathryn Barger emphasized the importance of community partnerships during emergencies. "As thousands of residents have endured destruction and displacement, I'm heartened by the compassion and care so many community organizations have shown them in their time of need. I'm thankful to the YMCA and SoCalGas for extending a helping hand and illustrating a collaborative spirit. We truly are stronger together, and the last two weeks have shown us the power of government, individuals, nonprofits, and private partners uniting for the common good," Supervisor Barger said.
The LA Y, with support from SoCalGas, will continue to provide essential resources and support services to help individuals and families in the recovery process to ensure people have the help they need to rebuild and move forward.
If you would like to support the LA Y wildfire relief effort, please visit ymcala.org/community-response to learn about how to make a financial contribution, donate the most needed supplies, or volunteer your time.
Most needed items include:
- Hygiene kits and toiletries (new items only)
- Diabetic-friendly food, instant coffee, powder creamer, baby formula, peanut butter/jelly, cereal
- Reusable bags/grocery bags
- Luggage
- Sleeping equipment (blankets, sleeping bags, air mattresses)
- Air purifiers
- Heaters
- Please note that clothing donations are not needed at this time.
For information about SoCalGas services, please visit socalgas.com/fires and socalgas.com/edr.
About SoCalGas
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About YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
The LA Y is the Center for Community Well-Being in
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