A NIGHT OF HOPE, RESILIENCE, AND UNITY FOR LOS ANGELES FIRE VICTIMS AND FIRST RESPONDERS
The Annenberg Foundation, in collaboration with global music icons will.i.am, D-Nice, and DJ Hed, actor-philanthropist Etienne Maurice (WalkGood LA), and the i.am Angel Foundation, proudly presents LA CHECK IN — a livestream benefit supporting individuals and organizations impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
LIVE from will.i.am’s FYI Campus:
Friday, January 17, from 6 P.M. PT / 9 P.M. ET
Where to Watch Live:
Live DJ Sets:
Derrick “D-Nice” Jones and DJ Hed will curate uplifting, soulful sets designed to inspire and connect.
Stories of Hope:
Actor-philanthropist Etienne Maurice and local heroes will share firsthand accounts of resilience during and after the wildfires.
Special Guests:
Surprise celebrity appearances from those impacted by Los Angeles’ largest and most destructive fires.
These fires ravaged Los Angeles and shocked communities everywhere with their rapid spread and vast devastation. The Annenberg Foundation has a long history of supporting California, and we are proud to offer LA CHECK IN as a platform for hope and recovery.
Wallis Annenberg
During the event, participants will have opportunities to pledge funds to support recovery and resilience efforts for:
In addition, the Annenberg Foundation has identified and will spotlight nonprofits focused on these vulnerable populations.
Families and students across the city urgently need our support as many lives have been disrupted, including losing everything in the fires. Teaming up with fellow musicians and the Annenberg Foundation for fire relief is what the community needs right now to connect us and activate those who wish to donate and volunteer.
will.i.am
The SoCal Fire Fund supports community-centered recovery initiatives that aid students, school employees, and families impacted by the LA fires.
Club Quarantine showed us the power of music and connection. LA CHECK IN will remind us of the resilience and hope we share as a community.
D-Nice
When disaster strikes, it reminds us that we’re all in this together. LA CHECK IN is just another beam of light we hope to shine into a dark time.
DJ Hed
Annenberg Foundation
The Annenberg Foundation is a family foundation that provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. Our mission is to advance public well-being through improved education, greater access to arts and culture, community development, and social justice.
i.am Angel Foundation
Created in 2009 by will.i.am, the i.am Angel Foundation transforms lives through education, inspiration, and opportunity. The i.am Angel Foundation administers and funds charitable activities and programs for underserved students in the Los Angeles, California region including college scholarships (i.am scholarship), college preparation tutoring (i.am College Track), opportunities in STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), and after-school robotics clubs in partnership with the LA Unified School District.
WalkGood LA
WalkGood LA is a family-led community wellness organization based in Los Angeles, dedicated to offering accessible healing spaces to underserved communities. Their programs, which include community yoga classes, guided meditations, hikes, run clubs, and other activities, draw hundreds of participants weekly across the city. They are excited to expand their impact with the launch of The WalkGood Yard, a new yoga and wellness studio that furthers their mission of fostering health and unity within the community.
