Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation donates to charity fund set up by 14-year-old girl affected by LA wildfires

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation donates to charity fund set up by 14-year-old girl affected by LA wildfires
Published: Jan, 15 2025 09:24

As wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles homes, the community has rallied together to support those in need. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are now also on the cusp of evacuation as the fire spreads towards their Montecito mansion, have donated to the Altadena Girls Fire Recovery Fund through their Archewell Foundation.

 [It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made an appearance at a food bank as they comforted victims and first responders amid the ongoing fires in LA]
Image Credit: Mail Online [It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made an appearance at a food bank as they comforted victims and first responders amid the ongoing fires in LA]

Altadena Girls was launched by 14-year-old Avery Colvert to support teenage girls in her community to 'regain their sense of self and confidence' after the fires. The charity website notes: 'This fundraiser aims to restore normalcy for the teenage victims affected by this unfortunate event.

 [The deadly fires, which have killed at least 24 people and burned more than 40,000 acres, have been fueled by high winds like the ones that are today expected to hit Montecito]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The deadly fires, which have killed at least 24 people and burned more than 40,000 acres, have been fueled by high winds like the ones that are today expected to hit Montecito]

'Avery, witnessing the profound impact on her friends and schoolmates, has embarked on this mission to provide essentials that are crucial for them to feel like themselves again. 'We are focusing on gathering clothes, personal items, beauty and hair care products – the everyday items that allow these teenagers to thrive and carry on amidst challenging circumstances.

 [Taking to Instagram the charity gave a 'special thanks' to Archewell Foundation for their support]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Taking to Instagram the charity gave a 'special thanks' to Archewell Foundation for their support]

'By contributing, you help us fund the necessary items that bring smiles back to our teenagers' faces and a sense of normalcy back to their lives. More importantly, you are helping us build towards long-term support.'. Taking to Instagram, the charity gave a 'special thanks' to Archewell Foundation for their support.

Image Credit: Mail Online

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