NFL family contributes $5 Million to L.A. wildfire relief efforts

The NFL family is providing $5 million to support communities affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles region.

Led by individual contributions from clubs and ownership groups from the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans and NFL Foundation, these funds will deliver vital resources to local organizations supporting those affected by the wildfires, the league said in a news release Friday.

“We are heartbroken over the devastating losses experienced by so many in the Los Angeles area and inspired by the heroism of first responders and residents who have supported their neighbors,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “The NFL family is committed to working with the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams to support their local communities in their time of need.”

The Los Angeles Rams are supporting two organizations working around the clock to help keep the Los Angeles community safe during this tragic time: the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, benefitting both County and City Fire Departments, and American Red Cross. The Kroenke Family – through their Kroenke Family Foundation and on behalf of their sports organizations and business entities – will donate $1 million to benefit the LAFD Foundation.

The Los Angeles Chargers are furthering their targeted funding of American Red Cross relief efforts, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Team Rubicon and several pet rescue organizations across the region sheltering animals displaced by the wildfires.

In addition, on Saturday afternoon and Monday night, Los Angeles Chargers and Rams players, coaches and staff will wear custom, team-specific LAFD hats and shirts. These team-specific LAFD hats and shirts will be available for retail purchase, with proceeds from Chargers apparel supporting the LAFD Foundation and proceeds from Rams apparel supporting the LAFD Foundation and American Red Cross. Game-worn jerseys and select game-used footballs from both Wild Card games will be auctioned off on NFL Auction, with proceeds going to the support the American Red Cross.

The Minnesota Vikings and the Wilf Family Foundations are providing a matching $1 million contribution to support on-the-ground relief efforts in communities affected by the California wildfires. The Houston Texans are also donating $1 million to support relief efforts and first responders in the greater Los Angeles region.

The NFL Foundation, the league’s philanthropic arm, is complementing these club contributions with a matching $1 million donation to support relief efforts. The NFL is also partnering with the American Red Cross to support the organization’s efforts in providing shelter, food, and supplies to people affected by the wildfires. 

Fans can support the relief efforts by visiting RedCross.org/NFL.