{"id":8513,"date":"2025-02-21T13:24:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/?p=8513"},"modified":"2025-02-21T13:24:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:24:51","slug":"comedian-rowan-atkinson-has-pledged-to-build-a-13-million-shelter-for-victims-and-children-of-the-los-angeles-wildfires-he-has-also-pledged-to-donate-more-to-victims-up-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/comedian-rowan-atkinson-has-pledged-to-build-a-13-million-shelter-for-victims-and-children-of-the-los-angeles-wildfires-he-has-also-pledged-to-donate-more-to-victims-up-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Comedian Rowan Atkinson has pledged to build a $13 million shelter for victims and children of the Los Angeles wildfires. He has also pledged to donate more to victims, up to\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The beloved British comic Rowan Atkinson, who is best known for playing Mr. Bean, has vowed to help those affected by the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. The actor has promised to construct a $13 million shelter specifically for the purpose of housing displaced families and children impacted by the tragedy.\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.sueddeutsche.de%5C/2022%5C/06%5C/07%5C/e125dbe6-a03c-4f44-9071-f2dee4c29575.jpeg?q=60&amp;fm=jpeg&amp;width=1000&amp;rect=0%2C15%2C1350%2C759%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>With children being among the most vulnerable, Atkinson\u2019s initiative comes at a time when the wildfires have left countless people homeless. In addition to providing a safe haven, the shelter seeks to provide access to necessary resources like medical attention, educational help, and counseling.\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/sinobuzz.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/20337-2.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>Atkinson said in a public statement that he was deeply concerned about the wildfire victims. \u201cIt is heartbreaking to see the destruction these fires have caused,\u201d he remarked. \u201cI believe it is my duty to help these families rebuild their lives in any way that I can.\u201d\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/photo.znews.vn%5C/w660%5C/Uploaded%5C/rotntv%5C/2025_01_08%5C/3TQRCJ3GGFNF5I6YEQ3524YLTE.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>The well-known philanthropist actor stressed the significance of offering both short-term and long-term assistance to individuals affected. \u201cThis shelter will be a haven where they can start to heal and find hope again, not just a place to stay,\u201d Atkinson continued.\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.vietnam.vn%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/Gia-thuyet-soc-ve-nguyen-nhan-vu-chay-rung-tham.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>The planned facility will be situated in a secure location far from areas that are prone to fire. It will have facilities to aid in mental health recovery, kid-friendly play areas, and short-term housing units. To make sure the shelter satisfies the unique requirements of wildfire survivors, Atkinson\u2019s team is collaborating closely with regional groups and architects.\n\n\n\n</p><p>In keeping with Atkinson\u2019s dedication to environmental preservation, the project also intends to include sustainable building principles. The shelter will have energy-efficient equipment and solar panels to reduce its environmental impact.\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.tuoitre.vn%5C/zoom%5C/700_700%5C/471584752817336320%5C/2025%5C/1%5C/11%5C/afp2025011136tg9zev1previewusweatherfire-1-1736563087677792931115-148-0-776-1200-crop-17365631788131922741209.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>Atkinson has promised to contribute more to wildfire relief efforts in addition to supporting the shelter. In order to help the impacted areas, he has called on other members of the entertainment industry to join him.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Many people have already praised Atkinson\u2019s idea and praised his leadership and kindness. Fans have expressed their gratitude on social media, emphasizing how the actor\u2019s deeds mirror the compassion and understanding he frequently exhibits in his plays.\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.reuters.com%5C/resizer%5C/v2%5C/7H6SF5LBUNNZ5MBKDPIYBFYOMA.jpg?auth=4dfcf16bdac7efe3ea6f9b58157217f9ee08914155d2bd829521b9c6bd93c2d6&amp;width=1920&amp;quality=80%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, Atkinson\u2019s donation is a ray of optimism as Los Angeles recovers from the destruction. His actions highlight the significance of unity during times of catastrophe by attending to the victims\u2019 immediate needs while concentrating on long-term healing.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Atkinson\u2019s commitment serves as a reminder that, despite tragedy, healing and rejuvenation can be achieved through compassion and group efforts.\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/image3.affcoder.com%5C/storage%5C/images%5C/1736924855CkcL0ssm3jXWY9obtnBS.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><div class='\"mh-excerpt\"'><p>The beloved British comic Rowan Atkinson, who is best known for playing Mr. Bean, has vowed to help those affected by the deadly wildfires in <a class='\"mh-excerpt-more\"' href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendhorizon.com%5C/comedian-rowan-atkinson-has-pledged-to-build-a-13-million-shelter-for-victims-and-children-of-the-los-angeles-wildfires-he-has-also-pledged-to-donate-more-to-victims-up-to%5C/%5C%22" title='\"Comedian' rowan atkinson has pledged to build a million shelter for victims and children of the los angeles wildfires. he also donate more up>[&hellip;]\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8513"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8514,"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8513\/revisions\/8514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendhorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</a></p></div></figure></p></figure></p></figure></p></figure></p></figure></p></figure></p></figure></p>