Jefferies Clients, Shareholders and Employees Contribute $10 Million to Charities Supporting Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

By: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. via Business Wire

January 17, 2025 at 08:00 AM EST

Jefferies announced today that it will donate $10 million to charities providing aid for first responders and the people and communities impacted by the wildfires across Los Angeles.

The donation includes funds from Jefferies, voluntary contributions from its nearly 6,000 worldwide employees, and proceeds from the firm’s January 16 Doing Good Global Trading Day, which set aside 100% of net global trading commissions for charities.

Rich Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President of Jefferies, said:

“We are so grateful for how the Jefferies network stepped up to support those in need in Los Angeles. These wildfires have inflicted heartbreaking devastation on communities and so many families, and we hope this donation will help deserving charities provide urgently needed relief.”

Organization	Charity Description	Allocation
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation	The LAFD is actively seeking funds to equip LAFD members battling wildfires with tools and supplies.	$2,000,000
All Hands and Hearts (AHAH)	All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered nonprofit that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by disasters.	$1,000,000
Global Empowerment Mission	Delivers emergency aid supplies such as non-perishable food items, water, hygiene products, and other life-saving goods such as temporary shelters, generators and medical supplies.	$1,000,000
Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles	Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) builds and repairs homes in partnership with hardworking, low income families and individuals.	$1,000,000
PEF Eaton Fire Response Fund	Emergency fund to address the immediate needs and ensure resources reach local schools and families as they navigate this crisis.	$1,000,000
The California Community Foundation	A community foundation that addresses health, housing and economic development in Los Angeles County.	$1,000,000
Pasadena Humane	Provides lifesaving programs and services for animals.	$500,000
The Farmlink Project	The Farmlink Project connects farmers to communities facing food insecurities. The organization is partnering with LA communities to deliver truckloads of fresh produce within 24hrs to communities in need.	$500,000
Chrysalis	Chrysalis serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment.	$500,000
Saint John's Fire Relief Fund	Supports hospital caregivers in Santa Monica who have lost their home or places of living due to the devasting fires.	$500,000
Wags and Walks	Works to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs.	$250,000
Baby2Baby	Distributes emergency supplies for the most vulnerable children and families who have lost everything in the Los Angeles fires including diapers, food, formula, water, clothing, blankets and hygiene products.	$250,000
A Sense of Home	Works with foster youth to provide a home and a community.	$250,000
Your Palisades Park	Provides the community recreational opportunities, places to meet and support one another, gather together, share meals and community in a safe environment for those displaced.	$250,000

Total: $10 Million

Jefferies is committed to making a difference to better our global community. Jefferies has previously held Global Trading Days at times of need, which raised more than $70 million just in the past five years for charities responding to humanitarian crises and natural disasters.

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