Fundraising for Long-Term Recovery Efforts
Continues to Support Victims in Los
Angeles
CHARLESTON, S.C., March 11,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB),
the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is
sharing how its customers are raising funds for ongoing disaster
relief and recovery efforts for the people of Los Angeles in the wake of the catastrophic
fires that burned more than 50,000 acres and destroyed many
communities.
"In this difficult time, we're proud to support our customers'
vital work to help individuals and communities across the greater
Los Angeles area get back on their
feet," said Mike Gianoni, president,
CEO and vice chairman of the board of directors, Blackbaud. "From
nonprofits to corporate foundations to K-12 schools, our customers
are stepping up and providing critical resources for affected
communities and the rebuilding process. We're honored to support
these organizations and power the impact that will make a tangible
difference in so many lives."
Nonprofits Providing Critical Services and Raising
Funds
Nonprofits across the country and around the world rely on
Blackbaud technology to manage donor outreach and process
donations. Many in the Los Angeles
area and beyond have stepped up to provide resources and support
for victims of the recent wildfires, responding to both immediate
needs during the onset of the fires, and attending to long-term
needs as recovery continues.
- Foothill Family is providing several critical recovery services
for the community, including accessible mental health care and
on-the-ground mental health support in partnership with the
American Red Cross; offering workspaces for organizations displaced
by the fires; supporting displaced students with resources for
navigating emotions and managing stress; creating wellness and
resilience workshops to help children and families process trauma
and begin to rebuild, and more.
- Girl Scouts of Greater Los
Angeles has more than 3,000 members who have been impacted
by the wildfires, either being forced to evacuate or losing their
homes completely. For their annual cookie season, the organization
has set up a dedicated cookie sales page with purchases and
donations going directly to support affected members and their
families. In addition, the team has created a wildfire resources
and support page on their website with information on how to help
affected Girl Scout troops and families through uniform and badge
donations to replace those lost in the fires, and a letter-writing
campaign that's generated more than 5,600 letters of encouragement
for impacted Girl Scouts so far.
- Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) has been a cornerstone of
support for the diverse communities of Los Angeles for over 170 years. Addressing
challenges such as homelessness, mental health care, food
insecurity, domestic violence and poverty, JFSLA offers a network
of comprehensive social services tailored to meet the wide-ranging
needs of individuals and families.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributes food and other
essentials to individuals in need. The organization has increased
its operations and program activity to respond to the impact of the
wildfires, convening more than 9,000 volunteers and distributing
more than 24.5 million pounds of food and products since the
outbreak of the fires.
- Union Station Homeless Services set up an emergency relief fund
to support critical needs like emergency housing, food, and
supplies for those displaced by the fires. The organization is now
transitioning from emergency response to community recovery,
helping assemble essential items needed to provide a foundation for
rebuilding.
"The recent fires have left widespread devastation in our
community, causing deep emotional wounds for countless families,
especially children," said Steve
Allen, CEO, Foothill Family. "The need for mental health
support continues to grow as individuals process their grief and
trauma. We're committed to walking alongside our community every
step of the way, ensuring children, families, and individuals have
the support they need to heal and rebuild their lives. The
long-term recovery efforts will take all of us coming together to
meet the needs of the community."
Corporate Customers Supporting the Cause
Corporations leveraging YourCause® from
Blackbaud® have been able to quickly deploy employee
giving and matching donation campaigns to cultivate the generosity
of their workforce. To date, more than 215 companies have set up
dedicated response programs on the YourCause platform, facilitating
more than $8.1 million for
Los Angeles wildfire relief
through employee donations and corporate matches. These donations
are supporting organizations like American Red Cross, World Central
Kitchen, Pasadena Humane, Los
Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and California Community
Foundation.
In response to the California
wildfires, Pennymac, a leading national home loan lender and
servicer, implemented a robust employee-driven campaign, focused on
donations, matching gifts, volunteerism and volunteer grants. To
maximize the impact of employee donations, the company established
a 5:1 matching program, a substantial increase from their standard
1:1 or 2:1 match. Furthermore, recognizing the value of
volunteerism, Pennymac is providing $100 volunteer grants for every hour of service
dedicated to relief efforts, a considerable enhancement from the
standard $100 per 10 hours. Both the
matching gift and volunteer grant programs have no dollar cap,
ensuring maximum support for those affected.
"Pennymac acknowledges the significant challenges Los Angeles has faced, and we are inspired by
the collective strength and resilience of the communities we
serve," said Kisha Parker Croom,
Managing Director of Corporate Sustainability at Pennymac. "Our
commitment is to support the rebuilding and healing efforts of
vital organizations, restore hope to affected communities, and
empower our workforce to actively participate in these relief
efforts."
Blackbaud's Commitment
In support of the Los Angeles
fires, Blackbaud has donated to the Los
Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the American Red
Cross. In addition, the company recently announced a multi-year,
major gift to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to foster
disaster response and resilience in global communities on a broad
scale.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider
exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the
nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social
responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud's essential
software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit
financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social
responsibility and education management. With millions of users and
over $100 billion raised, granted or
managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's
solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and
organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to
Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's
list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of
America's Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has
operations in the United States,
Australia, Canada, Costa
Rica, India and the
United Kingdom, supporting users
in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow
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