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Eva Longoria steps out in NYC after pledging $1million to LA fires relief fund

Eva Longoria steps out in NYC after pledging million to LA fires relief fund

Eva Longoria stepped out in New York City this week after pledging $1million to victims of the ongoing LA fires.

The Desperate Housewives star, 49, cut a casual chic figure in a black hoodie, tailored jacket, leggings and sneakers as she headed to the airport.

Her brunette locks were styled in soft waves and she sported a radiant palette of make-up.

The star was heading out after increasing her initial $50,000 donation for Los Angeles fire relief and recovery to $1 million. 

The actress and entrepreneur — who has evacuated her SoCal home — will support the Latino Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation with the generous contribution.

The organizations have pledged to ᴀssist in the immediate and long-term recuperation of the communities impacted by the weeklong wildfires that have ravaged the city. 

Eva Longoria stepped out in New York City this week after pledging $1million to victims of the ongoing LA fires

Eva Longoria stepped out in New York City this week after pledging $1million to victims of the ongoing LA fires

Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to vacate their homes since the infernos sparked last Tuesday.

The death toll is currently at 25, and more than 40,000 acres have been scorched by the unprecedented flames.

Longoria’s new $1 million donation is from the Courage and Civility Award presented to her by Jeff Bezos last March.

Bezos’ annual monetary prize of $50 million is given to those who make substantial contributions to society. 

Longoria has a decade to name a charity to which she’ll donate the money, and now she’s chosen LA’s fire recovery as the first recipient, per The Hollywood Reporter.

She will say more about her donation when she appears as co-host alongside Jenna Bush Hager on Jenna & Friends this Tuesday.

Following the co-hosting gig Eva will return to Los Angeles, where she will volunteer with Global Empowerment Mission and pay a visit to World Central Kitchen’s Eaton Fire operations.

The mother-of-one, who is married to movie producer José Bastón, fought back tears in an emotional video shared to Instagram in the wake of the fire devastation.

The Desperate Housewives star, 49, cut a casual chic figure in a black hoodie, tailored jacket, leggings and sneakers as she headed to the airport

The Desperate Housewives star, 49, cut a casual chic figure in a black hoodie, tailored jacket, leggings and sneakers as she headed to the airport

The actress and entrepreneur ¿ who has evacuated her SoCal home ¿ will support the Latino Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation with the generous contribution - pictured the Eaton fire burning a home in Altadena on January 8

The actress and entrepreneur — who has evacuated her SoCal home — will support the Latino Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation with the generous contribution – pictured the Eaton fire burning a home in Altadena on January 8

L-R Bezos, his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, Cris Abrego, and Eva pictured at the 2024 Bezos Courage and Civility Awards on March 14, 2024

L-R Bezos, his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, Cris Abrego, and Eva pictured at the 2024 Bezos Courage and Civility Awards on March 14, 2024

The death toll of the LA fires is currently at 24, and more than 40,000 acres have been scorched by the unprecedented flames; the Palisades Fire pH๏τographed on January 9

The death toll of the LA fires is currently at 24, and more than 40,000 acres have been scorched by the unprecedented flames; the Palisades Fire pH๏τographed on January 9

The former Desperate Housewives star revealed she has evacuated her home after receiving a warning while hosting friends who had already fled the threatening fires.

‘It’s been a crazy week. Devastating for so many people. So many friends who’ve lost a lot. It’s memories, things that people have worked really hard for,’ she said while getting choked up.

‘Anyways, we decided to evacuate because we were under a warning, and then we kept getting an alarm,’ she explained.

Read More Warner Bros. donates $15 million and Sony adds another $5 million to benefit LA fire relief efforts article image

‘I know a lot of people weren’t so lucky. We’ve donated clothes, we literally emptied out my pantry to take down to all of the places that are accepting donations,’ she said to online viewers.

Eva also vowed to match up to $50,000 of donations made to the organization This is About Humanity.

The funds will go to essential workers and families impacted by the fires.

‘My heart breaks for the City of LA and the devastating fires that have affected so many lives. I’m personally matching $50k to @thisisabouthumanity’s efforts to support frontline essential workers, farm workers, day laborers and families impacted by these wildfires,’ she captioned the video.

She added, ‘I hope we can come together and support these resilient members of our community. Share, repost or donate if you can. Link in bio.’

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