PASADENA, Calif. — Google and YouTube announced Wednesday they are providing $3 million in funds to help restore access to technology and digital learning for students, teachers and schools impacted by the January wildfires.

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  • Part of the donation will go to the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, a philanthropic partner of the county Office of Education, to provide more than 3,000 Chromebooks to students

  • Google and YouTube will also take part in a matching campaign that will launch this fall through DonorsChoose.org to provide resources and supplies for teachers to rebuild their classrooms

  • The donation was announced during an event at Pasadena High School, where Google officials led students in a coding workshop to teach them basic computer skills and introduce them to FireSat

  • The $3 million donation is part of a $15 million commitment from Google and YouTube to support organizations providing fire relief in the area

Part of the donation will go to the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, a philanthropic partner of the county Office of Education, to provide more than 3,000 Chromebooks to students. Google and YouTube will also take part in a matching campaign that will launch this fall through DonorsChoose.org to provide resources and supplies for teachers to rebuild their classrooms.

"This generous contribution from Google and YouTube will be instrumental in rebuilding our classrooms and empowering this future generation of American citizens and innovators, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, said in a statement. "While it's a long road to rebuild, it's heartening to see such ongoing support from so many for Altadena, Pasadena, and the greater Los Angeles community during this challenging time."

The donation was announced during an event at Pasadena High School, where Google officials led students in a coding workshop to teach them basic computer skills and introduce them to FireSat, a global satellite system that uses AI technology to help first responders react more quickly to developing wildfires.

"Through funding and exposure to computer science and AI-built technologies, we hope to ensure that affected students can continue their learning journey without disruption and empower them to build the technology solutions that can help us tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our communities, like wildfires," Google Vice President Adam Stewart said. "Educating the next generation of tech innovators is so vital for America's future."

The $3 million donation is part of a $15 million commitment from Google and YouTube to support organizations providing fire relief in the area.