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LA County launches gift card program. Spend $100 and get an extra $50 to support LA fire recovery
El Patron is located in the burn zone and has fought to survive after the Eaton Fire destroyed many nearby businesses and neighborhoods.
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L.A. County officials launch holiday gift card program
Gift cards can be used at approved businesses impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Topline:
L.A. County officials have launched a holiday gift card program to support businesses still reeling from January’s firestorms.
The details: Shoppers who pick up gift cards through the shoplocal.la website will get extra gift card funds paid for by the county through a public-private partnership.
- Buy a $20, $50, or $100 gift card and get a corresponding bonus gift card worth $10, $25 or $50.
- Gift cards can be used at approved businesses impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires. The program is funded in part by a $100,000 contribution from L.A. Care Health Plan, the county’s publicly operated health insurance.
How businesses can apply: Businesses with fewer than 100 employees — including restaurants — can fill out an online form to be included in the program. The brick-and-mortar stores must be located within communities including: Altadena, Palisades, Topanga, North Pasadena, Malibu and West Santa Monica.
Check out the businesses: You can check out which businesses are participating in the holiday gift card program in the Recover Local Directory here.
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