Comic Relief US

One year ago this week, Comic Relief and the New York comedy community came together to produce Stand Up For L.A., a night of comedy to raise money for people affected by the California wildfires. Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Ramy Youssef, Rosie Perez, Desi Lydic, Hannah Berner, and Josh Johnson took the stage for a night of laughs that came together quickly because of everyone’s willingness to pitch in however they could to address the urgent crisis.

A year later, we can look back and see the tangible impact from the generous donations of our supporters, which helped children and communities recover long after the fires themselves faded from the headlines. Here are just some of the ways your support helped:

- Feeding America and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributed over 39 million pounds of food, water, and personal care items.

- Boys & Girls Clubs of America aided over 81,000 individuals in fire-affected communities, offering childcare, meals, extended hours, and trauma care for families who lost homes or schools.

- Covenant House sheltered over 100 homeless youth, expanded emergency capacity, and mobilized outreach efforts to distribute essentials to affected neighborhoods.

- The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and Children’s Health Fund collectively provided therapy sessions and crisis counseling to thousands of adults and children impacted by the wildfires.

- Helen Keller Intl delivered free eye care to 350 individuals who lost access to vision services.

We just wanted to again thank all the people who had a hand in supporting this tremendous night, and to take a moment to show everyone the ways in which the money raised through rapid response events truly does change lives.

(Photos by of Getty Images and for Comic Relief)