The devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires is heartbreaking. All of us at Harbor Freight are deeply saddened by the tremendous destruction and loss.
Although we’re at home in over 1,500 communities across America, we got our start in Los Angeles back in 1977, and it’s also my home. I can’t begin to express my appreciation for the brave firefighters and first responders who have worked around-the-clock to protect our people, homes, and businesses.
Today, the Harbor Freight Tools Foundation and the Smidt Foundation are committing $5 million to the recovery and rebuilding effort, which includes support for the American Red Cross, Food Forward and Baby2Baby, along with donations of cash and power generators to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. We will also deepen the already significant work of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools to expand skilled trades education in public high schools throughout Los Angeles so we have the tradespeople we need to rebuild in the years ahead.
We know that the road to recovery will be a long one, but we’re here to stay and our commitment to the LA community will endure. I’m heartened, but not at all surprised, by the outpouring of goodwill from so many individuals and organizations from across the country. When faced with crisis, Americans are resilient. We pull together and extend a helping hand—it’s what we do.
Sincerely,
Eric Smidt
Founder and CEO
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