chicago, January 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – BMO announced today that it continues its support of people and communities affected by wildfires in the United States. Los Angeles area through donations to two organizations providing relief efforts on the ground. This is in addition to its ongoing annual support for American Red Cross Emergency Relief Fund.
BMO donates a total of $100,000 ($50,000 each) to the following organizations while they continue to monitor the situation:
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Wildfire Response Fund: United method Greater Los Angeles It is a critical relief agency when wildfires hit the area Los Angeles region. It addresses urgent and ongoing needs, which include support for low-income individuals whose livelihoods have been disrupted, people experiencing homelessness and those providing services to support them, and disrupting community organizations and small businesses. Anyone who would like to learn more personally or support bushfire relief efforts United Way of Greater Los Angeles This can be done at this link.
Direct Response to Bushfire Relief: Direct Relief responds to the bushfires by providing a wide range of needed medical assistance, from wound care to chronic disease treatments, and by distributing emergency grant funding. Direct Relief also supports local health organizations, works to improve resilience, and works to increase access to care in communities affected by bushfires and other emergencies. They provide medical assistance, emergency financing, solar energy, resilient energy, and research and analysis to help governments and first responders make informed decisions about wildfires. Anyone who would like to learn more about Direct Relief or support relief efforts can do so at this link.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the ongoing bushfires Los Angeles. “We are committed to supporting our communities, customers and colleagues during this extremely difficult time,” said BMO CEO Darrell Hackett. we “These two organizations are providing vital resources and relief efforts on the ground in response to this disaster and we want to do our part to support their work.”
“As we confront the heartbreaking devastation caused by wildfires around the world Los Angeles communities and the long recovery effort ahead, we are extremely grateful for the generosity of key supporters like BMO. Their contribution to us Bushfire Response Fund “It helps meet the significant ongoing needs of Angelenos.” Elise BuickPresident and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles. “Together, we will rebuild our neighborhoods as one strong community.”
“Direct Relief thanks BMO for their cooperation in our response to the bushfires in Los Angeles and Southern California. “BMO’s generosity will help accelerate Direct Relief’s response and make it even more impactful.” Tom RowanVice President of Corporate Engagement, Direct Relief.
BMO has long supported humanitarian and emergency relief appeals in we And internationally to help those affected by extreme weather conditions, health crises and conflicts.
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