Eva Longoria donates $1 million. of the Jeff Bezos Award for LA Fire Recovery

Eva Longoria and her foundation are donating $1 million to help those affected by the fires currently raging through Los Angeles.

Longoria is supporting the Latino Community Foundation – led by Julián Castro – as well as the California Community Foundation with the funds aimed at meeting the immediate needs as well as long-term recovery for those affected by both the Palisades and Eaton fires. Thousands have been forced to evacuate since the flames broke out on Tuesday, destroying many homes and businesses and claiming 24 lives so far.

The former Desperate Housewives Star’s $1 million donation comes from the $50 million Bezos Courage and Civility Award, which she was awarded in March as part of Jeff Bezos’ annual award for individuals who make significant contributions to society. Longoria only has 10 years to find a worthy charity to spend the money on, and it looks like supporting the LA brand is her first act.

Longoria previously posted on her Instagram that she would match $50,000 to the charity This Is About Humanity’s efforts to support frontline workers, farm workers, day laborers and families affected by the wildfires; in the coming days, she will also volunteer with the Global Empowerment Mission to pack and distribute fire relief for the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, as well as visit the World Central Kitchen operation supporting Eaton Fire victims and first responders.

The star’s Eva Longoria Foundation, a nonprofit she founded in 2012, provides Latino women and girls with educational programs, scholarships, mentorships, microloans and other support.