Paris Hilton's nonprofit grants $1M to women-owned businesses
Paris Hilton's nonprofit is helping 50 women-owned small businesses affected by the Los Angeles wildfires get back on their feet.
Hilton's 11:11 Media Impact, in partnership with GoFundMe.org, is donating $1 million in grants to 50 women-owned businesses. Each business will receive $25,000 each. The grant will help businesses like childcare centers, neighborhood restaurants, florists, fitness studios, boutiques and more.
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'Last week, I had the incredible honor of meeting some of the inspiring women whose small businesses were devastated by the LA Fires—and are now getting a second chance,' she wrote on Instagram. 'I personally read every application, and I just want every single one of these women to know: I see you, I believe in you, and I'm so honored to support your journey.'
According to L.A. County's Economic Development Corporation more than 1,800 businesses were located in the Eaton and Palisades Fire zones employing thousands and generating nearly $1.5 billion in annual sales.
The recovery grants aim to help those businesses rebound.
'Let's keep showing up for women entrepreneurs—because when women thrive, we all thrive,' she continued in her post.
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In the wake of the fires, the heiress also worked with the Pasadena Humane Society to help reunite families with their pets.
Hilton herself lost her Palisades home during the January wildfire.
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