The iconic theater in the heart of Hollywood is splitting the funds between five organizations supporting those tackling the wildfires and those facing immediate need.
Hollywood’s iconic Pantages Theatre has donated $125,000 to five organizations representing Los Angeles firefighters, first responders and others impacted by continuing wildfires in the region.
The theater, near the famed intersection of Hollywood & Vine and owned and operated by The Nederlander Organization, is giving the funds to the Los Angeles Firefighters Foundation, Los Angeles Police Foundation, Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as The Actors Fund), Project Angel Food and Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating fires impacting Los Angeles and our surrounding communities,” Hollywood Pantages Theatre president Jeff Loeb said Tuesday in a statement. “We are deeply grateful for the heroic efforts of our firefighters, first responders and the countless neighbors who have stepped up to lend a helping hand during this difficult time. Your courage, resilience and compassion inspire us all.”
The Pantages is near to the Hollywood Hills, where the Sunset Fire first broke out in Runyon Canyon. The spreading fire was close to Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, near to iconic Los Angeles locations and tourist destinations.
Besides the foundations supporting L.A. firefighters and police personnel, the Entertainment Community Fund offers emergency financial assistance to those in the entertainment industry facing unexpected hardship.
Project Angel Food delivers meals to individuals with life-threatening illnesses during emergencies, and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids helps those needing lifesaving medications, health care, nutritious meals, counseling and emergency financial assistance.