Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane announced they donated a large amount of money to support the communities tragically affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the couple’s foundation, Outlaw State of Kind, announced on Instagram and Chris’ website that it is donating $1 million to various organizations assisting those impacted.
Chris, 46, and Morgane, 42, are donating to several national organizations, including the American Red Cross, Direct Relief: California Fire Relief, GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund 2025, Project Hope and Save The Children: Children’s Emergency Fund.
They are also donating to several local Los Angeles organizations, including California Community Foundation: Wildfire Recovery Fund, California Fire Foundation: California Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund, Center for Disaster Philanthropy: California Wildfires Recovery Fund, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: LAFD Wildfire Emergency Fund, Mutual Aid LA Network, Pasadena Community Foundation: Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund and Ventura County Community Foundation: Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund.
The announcement also outlined that the donation will contribute to charities focused on the arts, food and animal welfare.
“Outlaw State of Kind has donated $1 million to support national and local organizations providing wildfire relief in Los Angeles. Join us in supporting however you can. Link in bio,” read the Instagram caption.
The couple’s announcement follows the ongoing Los Angeles fires — including the two larger fires, the Palisades and Eaton Fires — that erupted on Tuesday, Jan. 7. and 6,837 and 9,418 structures were destroyed, respectively.
The Palisades Fire has burned 23,448 acres of land since it began on Jan. 7 and is currently 96% contained, according to Cal Fire. The Eaton Fire has burned 14,021 acres since it started on the same date and is currently 99% contained, Cal Fire said.
At the time of publication, 29 people lost their lives in those two fires and entire communities were displaced.
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