We are holding the people of California close to our hearts while the massive wildfires continue to spread. Here are some ways you can help families who have lost their homes, and firefighters battling the blazes.
As of press time, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that 92 wildfires have burned more than 29,000 acres in the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires. There have been almost 14,000 total emergency responses reported.
Airbnb is working with 211 LA to offer people who have evacuated a place to stay.
The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are perpetually in need of volunteers, supplies and donations.
Americares has a Rush Emergency Support Fund, where every $10 donated can provide $200 in aid. The organization responds to more than 35 natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide every year, and works to establish long-term recovery projects and disaster-preparedness programs. A donation now will help deliver medicine, supplies and emergency funding.
Animal Wellness Foundation established the Palisades Fire Relief Fund, opening its old vet hospital in Marina del Rey, which had been vacant, with animals that need to be evacuated. Donations are needed for food, and volunteers are needed to shelter the animals as their owners are displaced.
Baby2Baby’s Disaster Relief and Emergency Response Program provides emergency supplies to children during large-scale emergencies.
The California Community Foundation established a Wildfire Recovery Fund for the Los Angeles disaster area. Some grants are made directly to local organizations, while a large portion of grants each year go to local community foundations, which in turn provide grants to multiple partner organizations in the communities they serve.
The California Fire Foundation supports firefighters, their families, and the communities they serve.
California Volunteers, through the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, helps with firefighting service and emergency response.
The Canine Rescue Club needs volunteers and foster homes for pets who are displaced throughout Los Angeles.
Direct Relief equips doctors and nurses with lifesaving medical resources.
Greater Good Charities has a Disaster Relief Program to help people and pets, through medicine, emergency transport and funding; as well as the mobilization of first-responder teams.
Jenesse Center, which helps people involved with domestic violence, is partnering with the L.A. Care Health Plan’s Community Partners Collaborative to provide critical resources and support, particularly those in the Altadena/Eaton Canyon areas. They’ll be collecting food, clothing, toiletries, blankets, gift cards.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation released a Wildfire Emergency Funding Alert, asking for funds for emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks and wildland brush tools for its emergency responders.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank provides food year-round for people who are fighting hunger, but right now they are focusing on the people affected by the fires through their two offshoots, The National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and
Feeding America.
Pasadena Humane has already taken in more than 300 animals with burns and injuries. Their animal control officers have been on the ground, and members are working with shelters to rehome pets.
Teladoc offers telehealth services through licensed physicians in California for non-emergency medical issues.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles helps during times of natural disaster, economic hardship and housing instability.
World Central Kitchen, founded by famed Chef José Andrés, sent its Relief Team to Southern California, where they will provide first responders and families with fresh, hot meals.
The Attorney General for California warns people to be careful when donating to a charity and to be wary of potential scams.
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