Apple Makes It Easy to Donate to Red Cross's LA Wildfire Relief Efforts

Apple is making it easier for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users in the U.S. to donate towards wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles, California area.

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Apple has added an American Red Cross donation flow to the App Store and Apple Music apps.

"Our hearts go out to all impacted by the ongoing devastation in LA," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a social media post today. "In addition to Apple's donation, we're making it easy to support recovery efforts. If you're in the US, just open the App Store or Apple Music & click to donate to help make a difference." He also shared a direct link to the donation flow.

Last week, Apple said it would be making its own donation towards recovery efforts on the ground. Apple frequently donates towards recovery efforts following natural disasters around the world, but it typically does not disclose the donation amount.

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contacos Avatar
2 hours ago at 06:56 am
If only the elite and companies would donate half as much money to a good cause as they do for lobbying ...
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dannyyankou Avatar
2 hours ago at 06:57 am
I’m sure the Red Cross does great things. But if you really want to make an immediate impact, and you live near the area, find an organization where you can donate food and water and clothing to. Try to get physical basic commodities to people as quickly as possible. Of course if that’s not an option, donate money if you want.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Rogifan Avatar
2 hours ago at 07:09 am
I donated through work because they do a 1:1 match.
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dannyyankou Avatar
2 hours ago at 07:14 am

OR……

You can donate directly through American Red Cross. Donating via iTunes Store method will not qualify for any tax deduction even if you get receipt.
This is a myth. If you’re referring to the line “this donation may not qualify for any tax deduction or other tax benefits”, they say that because you only get a tax deduction if the donation is $250 or more. If it’s below that, you don’t get a deduction. This goes for any charity, not just donations through Apple.
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Agent007 Avatar
27 minutes ago at 08:18 am
lmao at the richest state in the country walking around like a pauper with his hat in his hand.
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clayj Avatar
2 hours ago at 06:58 am
I know Apple donated money to relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and that's good, but it sure would have been nice if they had also done this for those hurricanes. There are still a few thousand people in North Carolina who are still completely homeless as a result of Helene and who were on the verge of being thrown out of hotels by FEMA last week in the midst of freezing cold temperatures and snow before they received a temporary extension.
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