SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 24,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Fire
Foundation, in partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom, have
announced "California Rises," a bold new phase of wildfire recovery
and resilience, providing relief and grants to communities
devastated by catastrophic wildfires in the Los Angeles-area.
California Rises represents our unified
commitment to building stronger, safer communities.
These programs, funded through Governor Newsom's "California
Rises", aim to rebuild lives by addressing short, mid, and
long-term community recovery needs. This initiative also provides
opportunities for citizens to support through volunteering,
collective action, and other community-driven efforts.
"This collaboration represents our unified commitment to
building stronger, safer communities," said Brian K. Rice, Foundation Chair. "We are
grateful for Governor Newsom and his continued partnership to
support firefighters and the communities they protect."
The initiative reflects a longstanding partnership with Governor
Newsom, whose administration has championed innovative policies to
create a more fire-resilient California.
Since its launch in 2018, "California Rises" has enabled the
Foundation to provide grants to 22 community organizations actively
working to rebuild and revitalize neighborhoods devastated by major
California wildfires.
Created in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters,
the California Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization that provides emotional and financial assistance to
families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities
they protect.
CONTACT: DeeDee Garcia, Communications
Director, California Fire Foundation; (800)
890-3213; dgarcia@cpf.org.
For more information, visit California Fire Foundation.
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