'$100M collected during benefit for L.A. fire victims, but they're not
seeing any of it
Congressman calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate 'where
these donations went''
<https://www.wnd.com/2025/07/100m-collected-during-benefit-l-fire-victims-theyre/>
'After Californians experienced one of the worst fire disasters ever,
the Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles, hundreds of homes were gone
and people were left unable sometimes to even recognize their own
streets.
The huge human need for help was evident.
So a benefit called FireAid was scheduled and held. Entertainers include
Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry and Olivia Rodrigo appeared and the five-hour event reportedly raised $100 million.
But multiple victims say they have yet to see any help, and one member
of Congress is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate.
A report at Fox News said the money, even though it was promised to the victims, went instead to various nonprofit organizations.
That would amount to about $75 million; the other $25 million still is
held by FireAid, the report charged.
"I have not seen any benefit from the FireAid money, and I am very
involved here and neither have my neighbors," said David Howard, who
lost two homes in Pacific Palisades.
The fundraiser had been billed as a benefit for "wildfire victims."
Fire victim Mark Jones of Altadena said his house was destroyed and six months later, he's heard nothing from anyone, after expecting some help.
"The fire aid was for us. So, we figured where is the money?"
Fox News asked, of FireAid and the Annenberg Foundation, which helped coordinate the event, where the money went, how much did non-profits
get, how many fire victims were given aid and more.
"We have yet to receive a response, but officials acknowledged receivingACW snipped.
our inquiry," the news agency said.
A promotional website for the fundraiser said it was for "direct
relief," and actor Miles Teller, during the show, said "all the money
raised will go directly to people who need it now and long-term efforts
to build it back."
Then FireAid said in a statement it could not deliver help directly to individuals and never planned to do that, instead partnering with "local nonprofits."
"Fox News contacted more than 70 of those non-profits. Some replied.
Others declined. Some are well known like the Boys and Girls Club, YWCA
and Meals on Wheels," the report said.
One promised to use the cash to respond "to the needs and problems of disenfranchised people."
The report said at least $6.5 million went to Los Angeles County, and so
far, 188 nonprofits have been given $75 million, with the last $25
million to "go out in August," the report said.
The cash is being used for "long-term wildfire mitigation, environmental resilience, and sustainable rebuilding," the report said.
The request for an investigation is from Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif.
The expenditures are being made by a FireAid board including business executives and philanthropists.
President Trump posted about the FireAid scandal Friday night'ACW snipped.
On 2025-07-27, John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
'$100M collected during benefit for L.A. fire victims, but they'reACW snipped.
not seeing any of it
Congressman calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate 'where
these donations went''
<https://www.wnd.com/2025/07/100m-collected-during-benefit-l-fire-victi >>ms-theyre/>
'After Californians experienced one of the worst fire disasters ever,
the Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles, hundreds of homes were
gone and people were left unable sometimes to even recognize their
own streets.
The huge human need for help was evident.
So a benefit called FireAid was scheduled and held. Entertainers
include Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry and Olivia Rodrigo appeared
and the five-hour event reportedly raised $100 million.
But multiple victims say they have yet to see any help, and one
member of Congress is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to
investigate.
A report at Fox News said the money, even though it was promised to
the victims, went instead to various nonprofit organizations.
That would amount to about $75 million; the other $25 million still
is held by FireAid, the report charged.
"I have not seen any benefit from the FireAid money, and I am very
involved here and neither have my neighbors," said David Howard, who
lost two homes in Pacific Palisades.
The fundraiser had been billed as a benefit for "wildfire victims."
Fire victim Mark Jones of Altadena said his house was destroyed and
six months later, he's heard nothing from anyone, after expecting
some help.
"The fire aid was for us. So, we figured where is the money?"
Fox News asked, of FireAid and the Annenberg Foundation, which helped
coordinate the event, where the money went, how much did non-profits
get, how many fire victims were given aid and more.
"We have yet to receive a response, but officials acknowledged
receiving our inquiry," the news agency said.
A promotional website for the fundraiser said it was for "direct
relief," and actor Miles Teller, during the show, said "all the money
raised will go directly to people who need it now and long-term
efforts to build it back."
Then FireAid said in a statement it could not deliver help directly
to individuals and never planned to do that, instead partnering with
"local nonprofits."
"Fox News contacted more than 70 of those non-profits. Some replied.
Others declined. Some are well known like the Boys and Girls Club,
YWCA and Meals on Wheels," the report said.
One promised to use the cash to respond "to the needs and problems of
disenfranchised people."
The report said at least $6.5 million went to Los Angeles County, and
so far, 188 nonprofits have been given $75 million, with the last $25
million to "go out in August," the report said.
The cash is being used for "long-term wildfire mitigation,
environmental resilience, and sustainable rebuilding," the report
said.
The request for an investigation is from Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif.
The expenditures are being made by a FireAid board including business
executives and philanthropists.
President Trump posted about the FireAid scandal Friday night'ACW snipped.
And this joker Newsom might be running for POTUS?
God help the country if he manages to win because he will
turn the entire country into the same steaming garbage dump that
he's helped make CA.
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in
news:1065p59$1t9sm$4@dont-email.me:
On 2025-07-27, John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
'$100M collected during benefit for L.A. fire victims, but they'reACW snipped.
not seeing any of it
Congressman calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate 'where
these donations went''
<https://www.wnd.com/2025/07/100m-collected-during-benefit-l-fire-victi
ms-theyre/>
'After Californians experienced one of the worst fire disasters ever,
the Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles, hundreds of homes were
gone and people were left unable sometimes to even recognize their
own streets.
The huge human need for help was evident.
So a benefit called FireAid was scheduled and held. Entertainers
include Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry and Olivia Rodrigo appeared
and the five-hour event reportedly raised $100 million.
But multiple victims say they have yet to see any help, and one
member of Congress is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to
investigate.
A report at Fox News said the money, even though it was promised to
the victims, went instead to various nonprofit organizations.
That would amount to about $75 million; the other $25 million still
is held by FireAid, the report charged.
"I have not seen any benefit from the FireAid money, and I am very
involved here and neither have my neighbors," said David Howard, who
lost two homes in Pacific Palisades.
The fundraiser had been billed as a benefit for "wildfire victims."
Fire victim Mark Jones of Altadena said his house was destroyed and
six months later, he's heard nothing from anyone, after expecting
some help.
"The fire aid was for us. So, we figured where is the money?"
Fox News asked, of FireAid and the Annenberg Foundation, which helped
coordinate the event, where the money went, how much did non-profits
get, how many fire victims were given aid and more.
"We have yet to receive a response, but officials acknowledged
receiving our inquiry," the news agency said.
A promotional website for the fundraiser said it was for "direct
relief," and actor Miles Teller, during the show, said "all the money
raised will go directly to people who need it now and long-term
efforts to build it back."
Then FireAid said in a statement it could not deliver help directly
to individuals and never planned to do that, instead partnering with
"local nonprofits."
"Fox News contacted more than 70 of those non-profits. Some replied.
Others declined. Some are well known like the Boys and Girls Club,
YWCA and Meals on Wheels," the report said.
One promised to use the cash to respond "to the needs and problems of
disenfranchised people."
The report said at least $6.5 million went to Los Angeles County, and
so far, 188 nonprofits have been given $75 million, with the last $25
million to "go out in August," the report said.
The cash is being used for "long-term wildfire mitigation,
environmental resilience, and sustainable rebuilding," the report
said.
The request for an investigation is from Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif.
The expenditures are being made by a FireAid board including business
executives and philanthropists.
President Trump posted about the FireAid scandal Friday night'ACW snipped.
And this joker Newsom might be running for POTUS?
God help the country if he manages to win because he will
turn the entire country into the same steaming garbage dump that
he's helped make CA.
California is the 5th largest
economy IN THE WORLD.
Can you say the same of GOP-Run
Alabama? Mississippi? West Virginia?
Wyoming? S Dakota? Tennessee? Idaho?
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in
news:1065p59$1t9sm$4@dont-email.me:
On 2025-07-27, John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
'$100M collected during benefit for L.A. fire victims, but they'reACW snipped.
not seeing any of it
Congressman calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate 'where
these donations went''
<https://www.wnd.com/2025/07/100m-collected-during-benefit-l-fire-victi
ms-theyre/>
'After Californians experienced one of the worst fire disasters ever,
the Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles, hundreds of homes were
gone and people were left unable sometimes to even recognize their
own streets.
The huge human need for help was evident.
So a benefit called FireAid was scheduled and held. Entertainers
include Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry and Olivia Rodrigo appeared
and the five-hour event reportedly raised $100 million.
But multiple victims say they have yet to see any help, and one
member of Congress is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to
investigate.
A report at Fox News said the money, even though it was promised to
the victims, went instead to various nonprofit organizations.
That would amount to about $75 million; the other $25 million still
is held by FireAid, the report charged.
"I have not seen any benefit from the FireAid money, and I am very
involved here and neither have my neighbors," said David Howard, who
lost two homes in Pacific Palisades.
The fundraiser had been billed as a benefit for "wildfire victims."
Fire victim Mark Jones of Altadena said his house was destroyed and
six months later, he's heard nothing from anyone, after expecting
some help.
"The fire aid was for us. So, we figured where is the money?"
Fox News asked, of FireAid and the Annenberg Foundation, which helped
coordinate the event, where the money went, how much did non-profits
get, how many fire victims were given aid and more.
"We have yet to receive a response, but officials acknowledged
receiving our inquiry," the news agency said.
A promotional website for the fundraiser said it was for "direct
relief," and actor Miles Teller, during the show, said "all the money
raised will go directly to people who need it now and long-term
efforts to build it back."
Then FireAid said in a statement it could not deliver help directly
to individuals and never planned to do that, instead partnering with
"local nonprofits."
"Fox News contacted more than 70 of those non-profits. Some replied.
Others declined. Some are well known like the Boys and Girls Club,
YWCA and Meals on Wheels," the report said.
One promised to use the cash to respond "to the needs and problems of
disenfranchised people."
The report said at least $6.5 million went to Los Angeles County, and
so far, 188 nonprofits have been given $75 million, with the last $25
million to "go out in August," the report said.
The cash is being used for "long-term wildfire mitigation,
environmental resilience, and sustainable rebuilding," the report
said.
The request for an investigation is from Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif.
The expenditures are being made by a FireAid board including business
executives and philanthropists.
President Trump posted about the FireAid scandal Friday night'ACW snipped.
And this joker Newsom might be running for POTUS?
God help the country if he manages to win because he will
turn the entire country into the same steaming garbage dump that
he's helped make CA.
California is the 5th largest
economy IN THE WORLD.
Can you say the same of GOP-Run
Alabama? Mississippi? West Virginia?
Wyoming? S Dakota? Tennessee? Idaho?
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