Pechanga Tribe Pledges $500K To LA Fire Victims, SoCal Charities

TEMECULA, CA—The Pechanga Tribe in Southern California announced over the weekend that it will contribute $500,000 to assist Los Angeles fire victims impacted by the Palisades and Eaton Fires.

"Pechanga will join with the Los Angeles Rams Foundation to contribute a total of $250,000 to three organizations working around the clock to help Los Angeles through this devastating time: American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation, and the World Central Kitchen. In addition, Pechanga will donate an additional $250,000 to the American Red Cross.

"From ancient times to now, Southern California has always been and will always be our home,” said Mark Macarro, Pechanga Tribal Chairman. “The loss and devastation that continues to take its toll on our region from these catastrophic fires is heartbreaking. Our reservation has been impacted by fires in the past, and we know the importance of coming together to lift up people in need.”

"Pechanga has been there for the community when wildfire destroyed homes and land near the reservation. Similarly, the community supported Pechanga many years ago after a fast-moving fire tore through the reservation," a spokesperson said.

"In the aftermath, over 200 American Red Cross workers are still assisting Southern Californians who now find themselves displaced by the deadly wildfires.

"Residents impacted by the blazes are receiving safe shelter, food, help locating loved ones, and more critical support from the American Red Cross.

"The Los Angeles Rams have been a steadfast and committed partner with Pechanga for more than seven years.

"The Los Angeles Rams Foundation is creating pathways for fire victims to receive more support and funding through its dedicated community teams. The Rams Foundation supports multiple organizations in their efforts to bring comfort and immediate assistance to those caught up in this tragedy."

In addition to Pechanga’s monetary contribution, the Pechanga Fire Department has deployed personnel, equipment, and resources to the Eaton and Palisades Fires, as well as their logistical command centers, since Tuesday, January 7.

The Pechanga Resort Casino has also offered discounts to residents without power due to sustained high winds and those impacted by the Los Angeles fires.