Helping Communities During COVID-19 Emergency

With unprecedented need for critical services and essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, employees of Edison International, Southern California Edison and Edison Energy mobilized to donate $259,000 for nonprofits supporting COVID-19 relief efforts. With the company match, the employee fundraiser brought in $414,000.

The fundraiser provided a $58,000 donation to Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization based in Santa Barbara that serves the world's most vulnerable and at-risk populations.

“The funds from Edison employees and the corporate match will really help to bolster community clinics and health centers with medical supplies and increase the protective equipment for the doctors and nurses on the front lines in California,” said Heather Bennett, Direct Relief’s vice president of Partnerships and Philanthropy.

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Edison International pledged $1 million to local nonprofits, including food banks and community foundations, working directly with the people and communities impacted by the virus. The employee contributions brought Edison’s total community impact to more than $1.2 million.

“The company and our employees are proud to support nonprofits that work tirelessly to provide critical services and care to many of our customers impacted by COVID-19,” said Caroline Choi, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs at Edison International and SCE. “With the charitable contributions, we are powering through these uncertain times together by helping our communities’ immediate response and look ahead to a brighter future.”

FOOD BANKS – $500,000

Community Action Partnership of Orange County

Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Kings Community Action Organization

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS – $345,000

California Community Foundation

Inland Empire Community Foundation

Orange County Community Foundation

Santa Barbara Foundation

Ventura County Community Foundation

EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISER – $414,000 ($259,000 employee donations; $155,000 company match)