Prince Harry Meghan Markle and Meghan Markle are working to support victims of the Southern California wildfires and relief efforts, as wildfires continue to sweep through the region.
The couple made their second visit to Pasadena on Friday, when they met with Mayor Victor Gordo about ongoing recovery efforts. Fox 11 I mentioned.
Earlier this week, the couple anonymously delivered food to families displaced by the fires, according to the outlet.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working to support victims of the Southern California wildfires and relief efforts. (Juancho Torres/Anadolu)
“In the past few days, Southern California wildfires have torn through neighborhoods, destroying families, homes, schools, medical care centers and more — impacting tens of thousands from all walks of life. A state of emergency has been issued,” the couple wrote on their website Thursday. Describing the situation in Southern California.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also provided a list of organizations that are actively helping Forest fire victims.
These organizations featured on its website include World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to first responders and those displaced by the fires; Animal Wellness Foundation, which houses and cares for evacuated animals; Compton Cowboys, which provides emergency transportation services for horses, and Airbnb and 211LA, which have joined forces to offer free temporary housing to displaced people.
Burning buildings lie in ruins in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, with smoke billowing from the Palisades Fire in the background, in Los Angeles, California, January 10, 2025. (Reuters/Mike Blake)
Harry and Meghan also listed Baby2Baby, which distributes emergency kits and essential supplies such as diapers, clothing and hygiene products to families in need; All Power Books, which remains open to provide supplies and water while working to distribute essentials to people affected by the fires, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, which are working to support firefighters who fire-fighting And trying to save homes, families and communities affected by fires.
The couple also encouraged others to help victims if they can, including by housing evacuees, checking on elderly or disabled neighbors to see if they need help evacuating and donating items like clothes and toys.
Los Angeles Fire Chief says city residents failed in wildfire prep, budget cuts
Paola Tapia hugs Katja Shmolka, who lost her home in the Palisades fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, in Los Angeles, California, January 10, 2025. (Reuters/David Ryder)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“Some families and people have been left with nothing,” the couple wrote on their website. “Please consider donating clothing, toys, clothing and other necessities.”
They noted that the American Red Cross is on the ground to provide assistance to those in need.
