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003: Day 1 Resilience in the Face of Relentless Disasters: Supporting California Through Philanthropy
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Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, shares how the organization mobilized rapid relief and long-term recovery efforts following devastating wildfires across Los Angeles. With over a century of service and a 25-year history in wildfire response, the foundation raised $60 million in just 30 days—providing direct support to hundreds of nonprofits and survivors. Santana emphasizes the importance of community leadership, accountability, and unity beyond politics in rebuilding lives and ensuring no survivor is left behind.
Miguel Santana,California Community Foundation,wildfire recovery,Los Angeles fires,community resilience,disaster response,philanthropy,Department of Angels,Altadena fires,Palisades fires,Malibu fires,community support,nonprofit leadership,rebuilding communities,LA recovery,survivor stories,wildfire relief,civic engagement,philanthropy in action,supporting survivors,disaster recovery,Jennifer Gray Thompson,2025 Wildfire Leadership Summit
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Manage episode 513345271 series 2886604
Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, shares how the organization mobilized rapid relief and long-term recovery efforts following devastating wildfires across Los Angeles. With over a century of service and a 25-year history in wildfire response, the foundation raised $60 million in just 30 days—providing direct support to hundreds of nonprofits and survivors. Santana emphasizes the importance of community leadership, accountability, and unity beyond politics in rebuilding lives and ensuring no survivor is left behind.
Miguel Santana,California Community Foundation,wildfire recovery,Los Angeles fires,community resilience,disaster response,philanthropy,Department of Angels,Altadena fires,Palisades fires,Malibu fires,community support,nonprofit leadership,rebuilding communities,LA recovery,survivor stories,wildfire relief,civic engagement,philanthropy in action,supporting survivors,disaster recovery,Jennifer Gray Thompson,2025 Wildfire Leadership Summit
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