Los Angeles Fires: How to Help

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Los Angeles Fires: How to Help

The series of wildfires in Los Angeles has become one of the country’s worst natural disasters in history and still continues to rage. Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their neighborhoods, and hundreds of homes have been burned to the ground. The situation remains highly volatile because the conflagration has been fueled by monthslong dry conditions, persistent high winds, and unseasonably warm temperatures.

Our hearts go out to those who have been displaced by the fires and especially to the families who have lost everything in this apocalyptic weather event that continues to churn and threaten thousands of people and their homes. We care about all our subscribers, advertisers, sponsors, and friends going through this horrific event, so we’ve made charitable donations to help those in need.

Anyone who has seen coverage of this catastrophe surely feels as sympathetic as we do about the dire plights facing the residents in the L.A. basin, so we encourage you to give generously to offer your assistance. Please check out the options of ways for you to help in the list we’ve compiled below.

Shelter and Emergency Relief

• American Red Cross
  The Red Cross is providing shelter, food, emotional support, and health services to displaced residents.

  • How to Help: Donate at redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 contribution.

• United Way of Greater Los Angeles
  United Way is assessing needs and working with community partners to aid long-term recovery efforts.

  • How to Help: Support their work at unitedwayla.org.

• Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA)
  This network provides disaster relief to individuals and communities in need.

  • How to Help: Learn more and donate at enla.org.

• Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE)
  CORE is supporting wildfire recovery with a focus on underserved communities.

  • How to Help: Visit coreresponse.org to contribute.

Food and Essential Supplies

• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
  The Food Bank is distributing meals to wildfire survivors and welcomes donations of food or funds.

  • How to Help: Donate at lafoodbank.org or drop off food at their locations in Los Angeles or City of Industry.

• World Central Kitchen
  This organization is delivering fresh meals to displaced families and first responders in Southern California.

  • How to Help: Visit wck.org to donate.

Financial and Pet Support

• California Fire Foundation
  This foundation collaborates with fire agencies to provide financial assistance to wildfire victims.

  • How to Help: Donate to their Wildfire Relief Fund at cafirefoundation.org.

• Pasadena Humane
  Pasadena Humane is caring for animals displaced by the fires and seeks donations of food, crates, and blankets. They also need foster homes for larger dogs.

  • How to Help: Visit pasadenahumane.org for details.

Community and Crowdfunding Support

• GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief Fund
  Verified campaigns are raising funds for individuals and organizations affected by the wildfires.

  • How to Help: Explore fundraisers at gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california.

• California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery Fund
  This fund supports long-term solutions for communities affected by wildfires in Los Angeles County.

  • How to Help: Donate at calfund.org.

• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFD)
  The LAFD Foundation provides critical equipment and funds to support firefighters during emergencies.

  • How to Help: Visit supportlafd.org to make a donation.

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