The Internal Revenue Code was not written with massive urban wildfires in mind, encouraging fire victims to hold empty lots until death to avoid a huge tax bill.
But the Arcadia Fire Department Foundation, which counts City Councilmember David Fu as a board member and former City Councilmember Sho Tay as president, was not registered with the state and was therefore not allowed to accept donations.
In Los Angeles, local designers are collaborating to support wildfire relief efforts by matching donations and providing support to affected communities through various initiatives.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. We are grateful for the opportunity to support relief efforts in the greater Los Angeles area alongside our partners at Niantic and GlobalGiving.
The upcoming GRAMMY Awards won't just be about celebrating and honoring the best in music this year, it will also show how the power of music can help rebuild, uplift and support those in need.