The Pokémon Company Group and Niantic have pledged a combined $1 million donation to support relief efforts for the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The Pokémon Company will contribute $500,000 to GlobalGiving’s California Wildfire Relief Fund, and Niantic will match this amount with donations to various nonprofit organizations
The relief fund has already distributed emergency grants to groups such as:
- Pasadena Community Foundation
- Eastmont Community Center
- spcaLA
- Downtown Women’s Center
Victoria Vrana, CEO of GlobalGiving, emphasized that the funds will continue to support vetted local nonprofits assisting fire-impacted communities in the coming months.
Niantic and The Pokémon Company are also moving forward with Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles, scheduled for February 21-23 at Rose Bowl Stadium and Brookside Golf Course, with additional gameplay in Los Angeles and Orange County. They are collaborating with the Rose Bowl Operating Company, Community Ambassadors, and local authorities to ensure the event benefits the community.
For more details on the relief fund, visit GlobalGiving’s website.
