Jennifer Lopez on Jan. 4.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
Jennifer Lopezis stepping up to help out the Los Angeles community amid the ongoing wildfires.The actress, 55, recently made a donation to the A List, a marketing agency based in Los Angeles that has created a “grass roots” fire relief organization to help out in the area. The agency has been collecting clothing and essentials to distribute to affected families — and Lopez showed her support.In Instagram Stories shared on Jan. 15, the agency told followers, “We got the most incredible, generous, beautiful note from Jennifer Lopez. We got the most incredible amount of stuff, the hugest amount of donations. So A) Oh my god, Jennifer Lopez, you’re amazing. B) People are asking how we’re doing. This is all incredibly grass roots.“The A List on Instagram.THE A LIST/InstagramAcross the multiple video posts, the caption tagged theUnstoppablestar, also writing, “Beyond grateful for your generous donation.“The video goes on to detail what the agency is doing right now for its relief efforts, including helping out the Pasadena and Altadena communities.“This week we’re working with our dear friends who have lost everything in our immediate community. I want to let you guys know, next we’re working, and I’m going to read this so I don’t get it wrong, with the LAUSD Education Foundation, which will connect with impacted district employees and families through Pasadena, Altadena. The foundation will also collaborate with its neighboring districts to ensure more families can access this resource.“Lopez got another shout-out, with another thank-you for not just her donation, but her kind words as well. She included a note within her donation that made everyone “cry,” according to the Instagram Stories.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lopez has been focusing her energy on fire relief aftercanceling her media appearances. “It’s important to her to focus on supporting the community of Los Angeles during this very difficult time,” a source close to the actress told PEOPLE.This week, Lopez was scheduled to appear on several shows in New York City, includingToday,The View,Live with Kelly and MarkandThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Instead, she has pivoted, like other celebrities, who arestepping up during Los Angeles' crisis, many of them giving money and time.The wildfires have become the most destructive in L.A. history, wiping out thousands of buildings and causing 25 fatalities so far. They began on Jan. 7 in the Pacific Palisades, and as of this writing, a cause has not been determined.Anumber of celebrities have been stepping up to support,many of them giving money and volunteer time. If you’d like to donate to fire relief, check the list of most needed items to see how you can help.Click hereto learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.
Jennifer Lopezis stepping up to help out the Los Angeles community amid the ongoing wildfires.
The actress, 55, recently made a donation to the A List, a marketing agency based in Los Angeles that has created a “grass roots” fire relief organization to help out in the area. The agency has been collecting clothing and essentials to distribute to affected families — and Lopez showed her support.
In Instagram Stories shared on Jan. 15, the agency told followers, “We got the most incredible, generous, beautiful note from Jennifer Lopez. We got the most incredible amount of stuff, the hugest amount of donations. So A) Oh my god, Jennifer Lopez, you’re amazing. B) People are asking how we’re doing. This is all incredibly grass roots.”
The A List on Instagram.THE A LIST/Instagram
THE A LIST/Instagram
Across the multiple video posts, the caption tagged theUnstoppablestar, also writing, “Beyond grateful for your generous donation.”
The video goes on to detail what the agency is doing right now for its relief efforts, including helping out the Pasadena and Altadena communities.
“This week we’re working with our dear friends who have lost everything in our immediate community. I want to let you guys know, next we’re working, and I’m going to read this so I don’t get it wrong, with the LAUSD Education Foundation, which will connect with impacted district employees and families through Pasadena, Altadena. The foundation will also collaborate with its neighboring districts to ensure more families can access this resource.”
Lopez got another shout-out, with another thank-you for not just her donation, but her kind words as well. She included a note within her donation that made everyone “cry,” according to the Instagram Stories.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Lopez has been focusing her energy on fire relief aftercanceling her media appearances. “It’s important to her to focus on supporting the community of Los Angeles during this very difficult time,” a source close to the actress told PEOPLE.
This week, Lopez was scheduled to appear on several shows in New York City, includingToday,The View,Live with Kelly and MarkandThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Instead, she has pivoted, like other celebrities, who arestepping up during Los Angeles' crisis, many of them giving money and time.
The wildfires have become the most destructive in L.A. history, wiping out thousands of buildings and causing 25 fatalities so far. They began on Jan. 7 in the Pacific Palisades, and as of this writing, a cause has not been determined.
Anumber of celebrities have been stepping up to support,many of them giving money and volunteer time. If you’d like to donate to fire relief, check the list of most needed items to see how you can help.
Click hereto learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.
source: people.com
