Fast Retailing — the parent company of Uniqlo — continues to support communities impacted by the fires in Southern California; the company is providing $1 million in funding, as well as up to $1 million in product donations.  

It follows the initial $1 million in relief aid, and up to $1 million in Lifewear goods donated in January.

This time Uniqlo has partnered with five nonprofits to aid in youth programming, environmental restoration and education: Street Soccer USA, which works to strengthen communities through soccer; National Forest Foundation, fostering public access and enjoyment of national forests; Kidspace Children’s Museum, offering interactive exhibits for youth; Southern California Children’s Museum, which hosts play-based learning activities for kids, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation, which works to support and improve the Pasadena Unified School District.

“Sustainability at Uniqlo is about shaping a better future — for our environment and for the communities we serve,” Jean-Emmanuel Shein, global director of sustainability at Uniqlo and Fast Retailing, told WWD in a statement. “True recovery is not just about rebuilding what was lost, but about creating opportunities for future generations to grow and succeed. Through these partnerships, we are proud to support environmental restoration, youth development, and community resilience in the Los Angeles area.”

The organizations were chosen for their local impact and commitment to long-term recovery. The aid will support planting 7,000 native trees, free admission to Kidspace Children’s Museum and Southern California Children’s Museum (for qualifying families and children affected by the fires), building a new park hub in the Pasadena area, and the opening of a Uniqlo Street Soccer Park & Learning Center, a space for play, mentorship and education.

“We are proud to stand alongside these organizations, each of which is doing vital work to restore the environment, empower young people, and ensure equitable access to education and cultural experiences,” said Yoshihide Shindo, chief executive officer of Uniqlo USA, in a statement. “These efforts reflect our deep respect for the resilience of Southern California communities and our ongoing commitment to support their future.”

Uniqlo is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group portfolio, which includes Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing’s overall sales were about $21.39 billion (approximately 3.1 trillion yen) for the 2024 fiscal year ending Aug. 31, making it among the largest apparel retail companies globally.