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Following the overwhelming destruction caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, people and organizations have been rallying around those affected to provide supplies, donations, and aid.

In mid-January, PayPal pledged to match customer donations (up to $1,000 USD per user) made through our giving campaign up to $1 million through February 12. Contributions to this campaign are aiding charitable organizations that are responding to the disaster and providing essential services to the affected communities and first responders.

As of January 27, PayPal customers have donated more than $825,000 to help with the relief efforts, resulting in a total of $1.65 million raised including PayPal’s matching funds. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our customers who made contributions.
 

An evening of music and solidarity

To further the company’s support of the recovery efforts, Venmo is proud to be a partner of the upcoming FireAid benefit concerts to support the rebuilding of Los Angeles communities devastated by the wildfires.

More than 25 artists will participate in the benefit concerts on Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. 100% of the proceeds will go to support relief efforts and all venue and ticketing services fees waived.

You can donate directly to FireAid with Venmo to help rebuild communities. Venmo is waiving all processing fees and contributions will be distributed for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.
 

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Other ways you can help

• Make a donation to the PayPal giving campaign and share the link with your networks. PayPal will match donations (up to $1,000 USD per user) up to $1 million through February 12.
• Donate with Venmo to GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund. Venmo has teamed up with GoFundMe to match $250,000 in contributions. As of January 27, customers have donated $105,000 to help with the relief efforts, resulting in a total of $210,000 raised including Venmo’s matching funds thus far.
• Use Venmo to donate groceries and essentials on Instacart.

We stand with the greater Los Angeles community, everyone affected by the wildfires, and the first responders who continue to be on the front lines of the response effort. Thank you to all who are supporting the relief efforts.