NAMM Foundation Announces the Creation of LA Wildfires Relief Fund
CARLSBAD, CALIF., January 11, 2025 –NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced the creation of the 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund. The NAMM Foundation has committed $50,000 and is currently accepting additional contributions.
Donations can be made here: https://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/#!/donation/checkout
The 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund provides assistance to NAMM members, music programs, and music makers affected by the wildfires. This fund was established in response to the fires in the Greater Los Angeles area and their devastating impact on NAMM members, music programs, and music professionals in the area.
"The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for 49 years; the LA community is our home and our family,” said NAMM President & CEO, John Mlynczak, “NAMM is committed to supporting the relief and recovery of our members and the music makers they serve.”
“The NAMM Foundation exists because of the generosity of the music products industry, and the greater LA community needs us right now,” said NAMM Foundation Executive Director, Julia Rubio, "We know our industry is resilient and we stand ready to work quickly to ensure support reaches those who need it most.”
Needs-based assistance will be provided to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs, and music makers affected by the January 2025 fires. The NAMM Foundation is currently performing a needs assessment and will provide more information soon on the distribution of an application process for these funds.
Media Contacts
NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
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The Lippin Group
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About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit trade association representing the $18.1 billion global music products industry, with a mission to strengthen the music industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Comprised of more than 9,000 member companies and individual professionals worldwide, NAMM supports an industry that employs more than 400,000 people globally. Through its programs, events and advocacy efforts, NAMM advances a shared vision of a thriving, innovative and inclusive music products industry where every person has access to the joy of music-making. NAMM also operates The NAMM Foundation, investing in the future of music through the support of education, global grantmaking and featured programs that expand participation in music across all ages and stages of life. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., NAMM serves as a leading voice for the global music products industry through public policy, advocacy, education and other member services. For more information, visit NAMM.org, and learn more about NAMM’s Vision, Mission & Objectives at NAMM About Page.