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Council recognizes Change Reaction; founders describe rapid direct-giving wildfire relief
Summary
Councilmembers honored the Change Reaction nonprofit and its founders, who described rapid direct cash aid and a $10 million wildfire fund as they outline plans to scale to $50 million.
The Los Angeles City Council recognized Change Reaction, a direct-giving nonprofit that has distributed emergency aid to Angelenos, and heard founders Greg and Jody Perlman describe the group's wildfire response and ongoing relief efforts.
Why it matters: Change Reaction's model of rapid, direct cash assistance reached thousands of households after recent wildfires and other emergencies. Council members cited the nonprofit's work as filling gaps that can exist between emergency needs and public programs.
What the council heard: Councilmember John Lee introduced the organization and…
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