Colbeck Capital Supports Los Angeles Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts with Contributions to the American Red Cross and Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Firm led by Jason Colodne and Jason Beckman provides aid to impacted communities and first responders
NEW YORK, January 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colbeck Capital Management ("Colbeck"), a leading middle-market private credit firm focused on strategic lending, is supporting the ongoing wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Los Angeles through contributions to the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. As the region grapples with the aftermath, Colbeck is committed to aiding organizations that are providing critical immediate resources and recovery support.
"Colbeck's thoughts are with all who continue to be impacted by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles," said Jason Colodne and Jason Beckman, Managing Partners and Co-Founders of Colbeck Capital.
The American Red Cross has been mobilizing emergency shelters, supplies, and relief services for those displaced by the wildfires, ensuring that affected families receive food, medical care, and emotional support as they begin to recover from the devastation. The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is providing critical equipment and mental health support to the firefighters working tirelessly to protect communities and contain the fires.
For more information on how to contribute to the wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles, please visit www.redcross.org and www.supportlafd.org.
About Colbeck Capital ManagementColbeck Capital Management (colbeck.com) is a leading, middle-market private credit manager focused on strategic lending. Colbeck lends to companies going through periods of transition, providing creative capital solutions and risk mitigation strategies. Leveraging its deep relationships, Colbeck sponsors its portfolio companies through consistent engagement with management teams in areas such as finance, capital markets and growth strategies, distinguishing itself from traditional lenders. Colbeck was founded in 2009 by Jason Colodne and Jason Beckman, and its principals have extensive experience investing through different market cycles at leading institutions, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
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