Sony Supports Los Angeles Fire Relief with $5 Million Grant
Sony, the PlayStation manufacturer, has contributed $5 million to aid first responders, community recovery, and rebuilding initiatives in Southern California, which is currently battling devastating wildfires. The company's commitment also extends to support programs for those impacted by the ongoing crisis.
In a joint statement shared on X/Twitter, Kenichiro Yoshida (Chairman and CEO) and Hiroki Totoki (President and COO) emphasized Los Angeles's significance as the home of Sony's entertainment operations for over three and a half decades. They pledged continued collaboration with local leaders to optimize Sony Group's contribution to relief and recovery efforts.
The wildfires, which began on January 7th, continue to spread destruction across the Los Angeles area, even a week later. According to BBC reports, the two largest fires have resulted in 24 fatalities and 23 missing persons, with firefighters preparing for challenging conditions as winds are forecast to intensify.
Sony's generous donation is part of a larger corporate response to the crisis. CNBC reports that other companies have also made significant contributions, including Disney ($15 million), Netflix and Comcast ($10 million each), the NFL ($5 million), Walmart ($2.5 million), and Fox ($1 million), amongst others.
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