Kanye West has been doing what he can to help combat the damage done by the California wildfires over the past couple weeks.
After hiring firefighters Kanye has now planned to make sizable donation to help those affected by the fires. This morning it was reported that ’Kanye will donate $500,000 to wildfire relief and the announcement was made via Kim Kardashian on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today.
West’s wife Kim appeared on Degeneres’ show to reveal exactly where the donations are going. Kim explains how Kanye approached Adidas with his proposal to raise funds to help those affected by the fire, and quickly racked up $500,000 for the noble cause. During the episode, Kim gave a $200,000 check to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund and a $200,000 check to the California Fire Foundation.
Kim will also presented a $100,000 check to firefighter Michael Williams and his wife. Williams was praised for his heroism when he continued fighting the wildfires after losing his home to them, saving many of his neighbors’ homes in the process.
This charitable donation is one of several hospitable efforts the Wests have pulled off this year. Along with Kim’s ventures with prison reform, Kanye also donated $150,000 to the family of a security guard who was shot dead by police in Chicago after detaining a suspect.
Big ups to the West Family.
