Steve Carell joins nonprofit for Altadena, Pasadena prom ticket giveaway

Actor Steve Carell announced to Altadena and Pasadena high school students this week that their prom tickets are paid for, thanks to a nonprofit donation.

Alice's Kids, a Virginia-based nonprofit that helps children in need with extras, like back-to-school clothes, summer camp, instrument rentals, and more, provided the donation, with celebrity support from "The Office" star.

Through video, Carell delivered the good news to students at six high schools in the Altadena and Pasadena areas.

"Attention, attention all seniors, this is Steve Carrell with a very special announcement." That announcement was a $175,000 donation for 800 students to go to their school prom, an expense that may be difficult for families to incur, especially after the Eaton Fire.

"I work with a very special charity out of Virginia called Alice's Kids, and Alice's Kids wanted me to let you know that they will be paying for all of your prom tickets, and if you have already paid for your prom tickets, they will reimburse you for your prom tickets," his announcement continued.

The charity issued the donation in response to the financial pressures many families affected by the wildfires are facing.

"Going to prom should be a celebration, and we wanted to help make the big night just a little easier for seniors whose lives have been turned upside down by the wildfires," said Ron Fitzsimmons, executive director of Alice's Kids. "Senior year is a turning point, and hopefully this allows the students to unwind and have some fun after a devasting year."

Students across six schools benefitted from the donation, Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, Pasadena High School, Aveson Charter School, John Muir High School, Rose City High School, and Blair High School.