The Los Angeles Dodgers, L.A. Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced a collaboration on critical donations to support local coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts that will aim to uplift those significantly impacted in Southern California, including the most vulnerable populations and citizens on the front lines.
Relief efforts will address those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, difficulty with basic needs and provide support for healthcare workers.
Initial grants will be directed to the Los Angeles Food Bank, My Friend’s Place and the Mayor’s Fund of Los Angeles. Additional funds raised will be directed to similar organizations with substantial need.
Initial in-kind donations will include food, hygiene necessities, clothing and promotional items distributed to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Grab & Go Food Centers, The Dream Center and homeless shelters in partnership with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
Justin and Kourtney Turner, through their Justin Turner Foundation, regularly partner with the L.A. Dream Center to provide for those in need. That has continued during the coronavirus pandemic as the couple organized with local restaurants to supply The Dream Center with meals for their daily feeding program.
Clayton and Ellen Kershaw, Chris Taylor, Ross and Shelby Stripling, and Alex and Suzanna Wood are among those who have also contributed to the local nonprofit organization.
Additional donations from the Dodgers, LADF and iHeartMedia Los Angeles will be provided to healthcare workers at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and affiliated UCLA Health medical facilities.
The campaign began in earnest Tuesday, with the Dodgers, LADF and California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) delivering 100 pizzas and various products to staff at UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica.
Relief efforts will provide more than 100,000 meals and $100,000 of in-kind donations. AM 570 L.A. Sports and all other iHeartMedia Los Angeles radio stations will utilize their platforms to raise awareness for the campaign with promotion throughout April.
Fans can participate by texting “Relief” to 41623 or visiting Dodgers.com/Relief to donate. An online auction launched Wednesday, featuring autographed Dodgers memorabilia, jerseys from the 2020 roster, and game-used Max Muncy and Kiké Hernandez jerseys from games in which they hit a home run.
In addition to CPK, Arco, Dasani, Dunkin’ Brands of Southern California, Farmer John, Gatorade, Jack in the Box, Levy Restaurants, Mastercard, Postmates, Smart & Final Charitable Foundation and Southern California McDonald’s are among the sponsors participating.
The Dodgers will announce future relief efforts throughout the month of April.
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