Lawrence Livermore Donates $82K To SoCal Wildfire Victims

LIVERMORE, CA — Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory donated a total of over $82,000 to relief efforts to help individuals and communities affected by the Southern California wildfires. LLNL employees donated a total of $41,400.69 to 21 charities, which was matched dollar for dollar by the Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC., the management and operating contractor for the lab that administers a charitable giving program.

LLNS received a total of 297 donations from 189 donors, reflecting roughly two percent of the total workforce, according to a news release. LLNS allocated funds from a $300,000 reserve from a larger $1.3 million pool designated for employee engagement in charitable initiatives through 2025. LLNL prioritized the recent wildfires, and allowed employees to select from a list of vetted charities focused on disaster relief.

This effort is part of LLNL's broader Helping Others More Efficiently (HOME) Campaign, which offers employees opportunities to support nonprofits that resonate with them.

“LLNL extends its gratitude to all employees who participated in this important initiative,” LLNL Principal Deputy Director Carolyn Zerkle said in a statement. “We are excited to see how our collective efforts will continue to make a positive impact in future initiatives.”

See here for more information on LLN"s community giving initiatives and impact.