NewsNation
NewsNation’s parent company, Nexstar, raised $650,000 from viewers to support the American Red Cross. Those eager to help can find a call to action on the Nexstar homepage, while its TV station websites display links to Red Cross microsites.
Scripps News
The Scripps Howard Fund—a public charity established by The E.W. Scripps Company—is partnering with Scripps’ local stations, as well as Court TV, to raise more than $75,000. Those funds will be provided to local nonprofits, including the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Those interested in donating can text “Scripps” to 50155 or scan the QR code below.
Spectrum News
Spectrum has provided $2.5 million to assist in wildfire relief efforts, including $500,000 in total cash contributions that will be split between the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, and the California Fire Foundation.
The media organization is also donating $1 million in support of small businesses in the L.A. area through the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund and another $1 million in in-kind public service announcement airtime for nonprofit-led relief efforts. Internally, Spectrum has established a microsite allowing employees to donate to the Red Cross.
Meanwhile, the L.A. viewing area now has unrestricted access to Spectrum News 1 SoCal as authentication requirements have been lifted. That gives all viewers access to Spectrum News coverage and the Spectrum News app.
To help those impacted by the wildfires, Spectrum has committed $2.5 million to relief efforts in Southern California, which includes $500,000 in cash contributions, $1 million to be invested in area small businesses and $1 million in PSAs to support relief organizations.… pic.twitter.com/N93mh11hwa
— Charter News (@CharterNewsroom) January 14, 2025
Univision
TelevisaUnivision’s Univision Foundation has been running fundraising messaging across all networks, local stations, digital, and social media platforms via QR code and text number. The funds raised will support mental health services for underserved communities in L.A. among other recovery efforts.
