The social media app co-founder also pledged $5 million and counting toward wildfire relief efforts.
I grew up in Pacific Palisades.
I covered street after street on my Razor scooter.
Side-by-side photos of the original Snapchat HQ in Evan Spiegel’s father’s dining room and the aftermath following the Palisades FireCourtesy of Snap
I knew the tall, old trees by heart and had my favorites.
My Mom lived on Alma Real, my Dad on Toyopa.
Moms house is miraculously still there, covered in ash.
Dads is gone, burned to the ground on live TV.
And we were the lucky ones.
This melting pot of creativity, innovation, and storytelling.
This city of angels, who, covered in soot, are already beginning again.
For each looter, thousands upon thousands are giving their time, their treasure and their prayers.
For every coward, there is courage overflowing.
For each finger pointed in blame, thousands of hands are hard at work to heal and bring hope.
Los Angeles, we are here for the long haul, he said.
For the rebuild and whatever comes after.
And we are here to help.
We are feeding evacuees and first responders and offering free space.
We want to collaborate and build together with you.
