Good afternoon Los Angeles! We hope you are all doing as well as you can given the circumstances and all that is happening to our great city and community. Today, Angel City FC, along with 12 other Los Angeles based sports franchises, announced a unifying effort to provide support to those impacted by the L.A. fires. Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers, Clippers, Dodgers, Ducks, Galaxy, Kings, LAFC, Lakers, Rams and Sparks – have pledged a combined donation of more than $8 million to support victims in need, as well as those fighting the fires.
In collaboration with @Fanatics and the broader LA sports community, we’re launching the #LAStrong merch line. All proceeds will be donated to @RedCross & @LAFDFoundation, ensuring that those impacted and our first responders receive the support they need. https://t.co/x8wp3IuR0P pic.twitter.com/KBX1qrPCde
— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) January 11, 2025
Bolstering their financial contributions, the 12 teams (in partnership with the teams’ own foundations) have also joined forces with Fanatics and the Fanatics Foundation to distribute $3 million worth of Fanatics merchandise to Angelenos who have been evacuated from their homes. In addition to the apparel items being donated by Fanatics, teams are collectively contributing thousands more items that will be given out at three upcoming events. These events will also feature individual teams’ community partners on site at various locations distributing personal hygiene kits, school supplies, sneakers and more. Evacuated victims of the fires will be able to participate in the distribution events on Friday, January 17 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at three locations – Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium and BMO Stadium.
Angelenos with proof of residency in evacuated Zip Codes will be eligible to attend. Additionally, bus transportation is being offered to help individuals residing in area evacuation shelters with travel to stadium distribution sites. Lunch will be provided to individuals and families at the stadium events.
Teams reveal their own initiatives and continue to support fire victims, frontline workers and impacted communities through their own foundations and in partnership with local partners in the weeks and months to come. Together and individually, the sports franchises of Los Angeles recognize the importance of being present for the communities who have supported them so strongly. So often, we here at Angels on Parade talk about moments that are bigger than sports. Bigger than the intense rivalries that make our city such a passionate sports city, and this is one of those moments.