Paris Hilton Launches Emergency Fund for Fire Victims, Donates $100,000

Mar. 15, 2025

Paris Hilton.Photo:Kevin Ostajewski

Kevin Ostajewski

AfterParis Hiltonlearned her Malibu home burned down due to the Los Angeles wildfires, she announced she’s ready to assist others in need.

“While I’ve lost my Malibu home, my thoughts are with the countless families who have lost so much more—their homes, cherished keepsakes, the communities they loved, and their sense of stability 🙏," she continued. “As a mom, I can’t imagine the pain and fear of not having a safe place for your babies.”

Hilton is launching an emergency fund through her nonprofit11:11 Media Impactto “support displaced families with young children,” she wrote.

“I’m starting with a personal contribution of $100,000 and will be matching additional dollars raised up to $100,000 more. I am looking for others to donate and match alongside me to do our part!”

Hilton is working with the emergency relief organizationCORE, she said. The donations will provide short-term housing and hotel stays for families, deliver essentials and supplies to evacuation centers and support local animal shelters.

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“Let’s come together for LA. Every dollar makes a difference, and we’ll make sure the support reaches those who need it most,” she concluded.

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Hilton lost her home in the Palisades fire, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Since the fires erupted, 11 people have died, and 180,000 people across Los Angeles and Ventura counties have evacuated from their homes.

As of Friday, Jan. 10, the Palisades fire burned nearly 21,000 acres, and it is 8% contained, according toCal Fire. The other major fire, the Eaton Fire, burned approximately 13,690 acres and is now 3% contained. Over 12,300 structures have been destroyed in the two major fires.

Palisades Fire on January 9, 2025.DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty

DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty

A recent report fromThe Wall Street Journalsaid the L.A. wildfires are expected to be the costliest in U.S. history.

Many other celebrities have shared that they havelost their homesin the fires, includingAdam Brody and Leighton Meester,Billy Crystal,Anna Faris,Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam,Candy Spelling,Cameron Mathison,Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt,John Goodman,Ricki Lake,Eugene Levy,Anthony Hopkinsand Cary Elwes.

Click hereto learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.

source: people.com