The Home Depot Foundation Commits $1 Million to Support Wildfire Relief in Southern California

Group 1: Humanitarian Efforts - The Home Depot Foundation is committing $1 million to support immediate humanitarian and disaster relief efforts in Southern California due to recent wildfires [1] - Team Depot, The Home Depot's associate volunteer force, is packing fire relief kits containing essentials for distribution in affected areas [2] - The Home Depot has coordinated with suppliers to deploy truckloads of essential supplies to stores in Southern California to support local communities [3] Group 2: Community Support Initiatives - The Home Depot Foundation is working with nonprofit partners to assess immediate needs in impacted areas and expedite the delivery of essential relief supplies [4] - The Homer Fund is providing financial support to impacted associates in need of housing, food, and clothing [4] Group 3: Foundation Background - The Home Depot Foundation has invested over $550 million in veteran causes since 2011 and aims to invest $750 million by 2030 [5] - The Foundation is also committed to training the next generation of skilled tradespeople with a pledge of $50 million through the Path to Pro program by 2028 [5] Group 4: Other Relief Organizations - World Central Kitchen has distributed thousands of meals to first responders and emergency workers across multiple sites [7] - Operation Blessing and Convoy of Hope are providing essential items and supplies to those affected by the wildfires [7] - The American Red Cross has established shelters for displaced individuals and families, distributing meals and essential supplies [7]