Apple Now Accepting Donations for Southern California Wildfires Relief
Posted January 15, 2025 at 4:57pm by iClarified
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced the company is now accepting donations for Southern California Wildfires Relief.
In a post on X today, Cook said:
Our hearts go out to all impacted by the ongoing devastation in LA. 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.
Apple is forwarding all donations received to the American Red Cross.
Help people impacted by the 2025 Southern California wildfires by donating to the American Red Cross.
Click the amount you wish to contribute, then click Donate and Apple will transfer 100% of your contribution to the American Red Cross in support of people impacted by the 2025 Southern California
Apple says it is not sharing your information with Red Cross, meaning you'll receive a receipt directly from the company.
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Because Apple is not sharing your personal information with the American Red Cross, the American Red Cross is unable to further acknowledge your donation. You will receive an email receipt from Apple, which will serve as the only record of your donation. The donation will also appear on your credit card statement as a transaction with Apple. You do not purchase any goods or receive any services from Apple by making a donation. Any donation collected by Apple is collected in the name, and on behalf, of the American Red Cross. This donation may not qualify for any tax deduction or other tax benefits. By donating through Apple, you acknowledge that any tax consequences to you in making the donation (including, but not limited to, ensuring you have sufficient documentation to claim any applicable tax deduction) shall be your responsibility. Apple Account credit cannot be used to make a donation. Apple will transfer 100% of your contribution to the American Red Cross in support of people impacted by the 2025 Southern California wildfires (including Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Imperial Counties).
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If you're in the United States, hitting the link below will take you directly to the donation page.
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In a post on X today, Cook said:
Our hearts go out to all impacted by the ongoing devastation in LA. 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.
Apple is forwarding all donations received to the American Red Cross.
Help people impacted by the 2025 Southern California wildfires by donating to the American Red Cross.
Click the amount you wish to contribute, then click Donate and Apple will transfer 100% of your contribution to the American Red Cross in support of people impacted by the 2025 Southern California
Apple says it is not sharing your information with Red Cross, meaning you'll receive a receipt directly from the company.
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Because Apple is not sharing your personal information with the American Red Cross, the American Red Cross is unable to further acknowledge your donation. You will receive an email receipt from Apple, which will serve as the only record of your donation. The donation will also appear on your credit card statement as a transaction with Apple. You do not purchase any goods or receive any services from Apple by making a donation. Any donation collected by Apple is collected in the name, and on behalf, of the American Red Cross. This donation may not qualify for any tax deduction or other tax benefits. By donating through Apple, you acknowledge that any tax consequences to you in making the donation (including, but not limited to, ensuring you have sufficient documentation to claim any applicable tax deduction) shall be your responsibility. Apple Account credit cannot be used to make a donation. Apple will transfer 100% of your contribution to the American Red Cross in support of people impacted by the 2025 Southern California wildfires (including Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Imperial Counties).
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If you're in the United States, hitting the link below will take you directly to the donation page.
Read More