dear friends:
like everyone, i am heartbroken for the people of los angeles, and have been searching for ways to help. there are so many amazing organizations who have mobilized to fundraise and distribute much needed resources to folks in need. some of those links are below. i decided to put some of my sheroes merch up for sale (sorry for the limited sizes), and legendary photographer norman seeff (also road to joni guest) has generously donated a limited number of signed copies of his coffee table book, joni: the joni mitchell sessions. i wanted to give directly to one of our guests in need, so will donate 100% of the proceeds of these items to our dear friends of dawes who lost their studio and home, and were such an important part of our road to joni series. thank you so much for your generous donations! xo Carmel
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The Recording Academy and MusiCares have launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals impacted by the crisis and made a combined pledge of $1 million to kick off a fundraising effort. You can donate here.
The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has launched a natural disaster relief fund for music professionals in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. Funds raised will go to help those recoup the loss of music-related equipment as well as medical bills related to the fires and other vital living expenses. Head here to donate or fill out an application.
The We Are Moving the Needle Microgrants Wildfire Relief Fund is designed to support “early and mid-career producers, engineers, and creators who have lost studio space or gear” in the wildfires. Those wishing to donate can go here.
The 100 Percenters has launched an LA Wildfire Relief Fundraiser to benefit professional songwriters, producers, artists and music professionals “with verifiable industry contributions” who reside “in wildfire-impacted areas” in Los Angeles County and “can demonstrate wildfire-related loss and financial need.” The fund will provide immediate financial assistance with grants up to $2,500 for housing, transportation and essentials; support rebuilding efforts with grants of up to $10,000 to replace equipment and “restore creative spaces”; and offer mental health support with grants of up to $2,000 for counseling and wellness services. Donate here.