Chris Pratt Pledges One Million Dollars to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts in California and Hawaii
LOS ANGELES – April 28, 2025 – Actor and producer Chris Pratt has announced a personal donation of one million dollars to support emergency relief and long-term recovery efforts for communities devastated by recent wildfires in California and Hawaii. The donation, disclosed through a statement from his representative earlier today, will be distributed between established disaster response organizations, including the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Hawaii Red Cross. According to the statement, Pratt stated, "The destruction is heartbreaking, and these communities have shown incredible resilience. We must do everything we can to help them rebuild." The contribution comes as the 2025 wildfire season intensifies, with multiple blazes currently threatening residential areas in Southern California and the Hawaiian island of Maui. Firefighting agencies continue to battle the blazes, with containment efforts complicated by persistent drought conditions and high winds. Relief coordinators anticipate the funds will provide immediate assistance for displaced families and essential supplies for emergency responders. Pratt, who resides in Los Angeles with his family, has previously participated in various charitable initiatives, though this marks his largest single public donation for disaster relief.