How to Help People Impacted By The California Fires

The fires ravaging Los Angeles are more than just news headlines—they’re a devastating reality for countless families who have watched their lives go up in flames within moments. It’s impossible to see the images of homes reduced to ash and hear the gut-wrenching cries of those who’ve lost everything without feeling the weight of their grief. While many of the affected homes belonged to the wealthy, the heartbreak doesn’t discriminate—people from all walks of life are now left with nothing but memories of what once was. In these moments of unimaginable loss, our shared humanity calls us to action. Whether it’s a few dollars or a simple gesture of support, this is the time to show that even in the face of tragedy, the human spirit shines brightest when we come together.

Here are some options for you to do your part in helping the folks in LA.

Apologies for the earlier oversight. Here are the donation opportunities you mentioned, along with their respective links:

WHERE TO DONATE

• Dream Center: An L.A.-based charitable organization offering emergency shelter to those evacuated in the Palisades and Eaton Canyon Fires. Donate here.
• Friends in Deed: A nonprofit providing services for the homeless, as it opens its Bad Weather Shelter amid the fires. Donate here.
• California Fire Foundation: Provides resources to firefighters, fallen firefighters, their families, and the communities they serve. Donate here.
• Ventura County Community Foundation: Its Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund provides immediate funding for those in most urgent need. Donate here.
• American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles: Provides shelter, food, water, health, and mental health services for those who need to evacuate immediately.Donate here.
• Center for Disaster Philanthropy: Its California Wildfires Recovery Fund helps communities rebuild after the fires. Donate here.

WHERE TO DONATE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS

• California Department of Education: Accepting donations through SupplyBank.org to support students affected by the fires. Donate here.
• Baby2Baby: Provides assistance with diapers and formula for young children and families. Donate here.
• Project Camp: Provides trauma-informed childcare for displaced families in the aftermath of disasters. Donate here.

WHERE TO DONATE TO HELP ANIMALS

• Humane Society of Ventura County: Provides shelter and care for animals affected by the fires. Donate here.
• LA County Animal Care Foundation: Supports animals in need throughout Los Angeles County. Donate here.
• Pasadena Humane Society: Offers shelter and support for animals displaced by the fires. Donate here.
• SPCA LA: Dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and providing care for those in need. Donate here.

WHERE TO DONATE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS

• Mask Bloc LA: Provides respirators and masks to communities affected by the fires. Support here.
• National Day Laborer Organizing Network: Fundraising for immigrant workers impacted by the fires. Donate here.
• Water Drop LA: Delivers water to unhoused communities in Los Angeles. Support here.
• KTown for All: Provides resources and support to unhoused residents in Koreatown. Donate here.
• Hollywood Food Coalition: Offers daily meals and services to those in need in Hollywood. Donate here
• Direct Relief: Provides medical assistance to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies. Donate here.
• Climber Relief Fund: Supports climbers affected by natural disasters and emergencies. Support here.
• Mutual Aid LA: Offers a list of mutual aid organizations in the region. Learn more.