Steve Carell Helps Altadena Seniors Attend Prom After Wildfires

Steve Carell has partnered with the charity Alice's Kids to fund prom tickets for approximately 800 high school seniors in Altadena and Pasadena, California, who were affected by the Eaton Fire in January. This gesture was announced via a video message played at six high schools, including Pasadena High School and John Muir High School. Alice's Kids, a Virginia-based nonprofit, aims to alleviate financial pressures on families by covering costs for prom tickets or reimbursing those who already purchased them. The initiative is a response to the devastation caused by wildfires in Los Angeles, which claimed at least 29 lives and destroyed numerous structures. Carell's involvement echoes his character Michael Scott's philanthropic promise from 'The Office,' but unlike the fictional scenario, Carell's promise is being fulfilled. This support aims to provide a sense of normalcy and celebration for students amidst the challenges posed by the wildfires.