The Home Depot Foundation Increases Southern California Wildfire Relief Commitment to $3 Million

Core Insights - The Home Depot Foundation has increased its commitment to disaster relief in Southern California from $1 million to$3 million due to the extensive damage caused by recent wildfires [1] - The Foundation's efforts focus on immediate community needs and long-term recovery, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor in the rebuilding process [1][2] - The Foundation has a history of supporting disaster relief and veteran causes, having invested over $550 million since 2011 and pledging$750 million by 2030 [3] Funding and Support - The additional $2 million will be allocated to disaster response nonprofit partners, including Team Rubicon, to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts [6] - The Home Depot's employee assistance fund, The Homer Fund, has been activated to provide essential support to associates affected by the wildfires [2] Skilled Labor Initiatives - The Home Depot Foundation is investing$1 million in its Path to Pro program to address the skilled labor gap as communities begin to rebuild [6] - The Path to Pro program offers free training and scholarships to youth and underserved communities, aiming to fill over 400,000 open construction jobs in the U.S. [4]