Eva Longoria is standing by her community as multiple out-of-control wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles. On Wednesday, the actor and director joined several organizations—National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON),

The Eva Longoria Foundation with support of the Courage and Civility Award on Monday pledged $1 million to support California wildfire relief efforts. Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro announced the pledge on social media today,

"Everybody who's out there and helping and doing their part, thank you," the actress said in an emotional Instagram video

With support from the Courage and Civility Award, the funds will be distributed to the Latino Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation.