From sea to sea, Americans have watched in horror as out-of-control wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles, California — the country’s second-largest city. Neighborhoods were wiped out, landmarks destroyed and families are devastated—it’s a true tragedy.
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A public, charitable organization for Los Angeles County since 1915, the California Community Foundation takes steps to make a direct and meaningful impact on individuals and families in need, ensuring that support reaches those most affected. Since 2003, the organization’s Wildfire Recovery Fund has given more than $30 million to communities affected by disasters.
Donate nowFor more than 140 years, the American Red Cross has provided disaster services. The Red Cross Los Angeles operation has opened an emergency operation providing shelter, food, water, health and emotional support services. You can contribute to their efforts to ensure everyone affected by the fires has the support they need during this difficult time.
Donate nowThis animal rescue organization has helped more than 700 animals impacted by the fires. The animals suffer from smoke inhalation, singed paws, burns and dehydration. A donation enables care experts to quickly provide food, fluids, oxygen, pain medications and wound care.
Donate nowThis highly regarded charity is “the only full-time resource dedicated to helping donors maximize their impact by making more intentional disaster-related giving decisions in response to domestic and international events.” CDP works with local nonprofits in Los Angeles to meet the needs of those impacted by fires.
Donate nowLed by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen responds to emergencies around the globe, and the ongoing disaster in Los Angeles fires is no exception. The group is providing fresh, nourishing and delicious meals to first responders and families impacted by the wildfires.
Donate nowThis Los Angeles-based global relief organization provides emergency assistance to people struck by conflict, disaster and disease, and offers additional medical and mental health services to health facilities that serve low-income and other vulnerable populations. In the fire-ravaged areas of L.A., IMC is providing essential supplies such as hygiene kits, first-aid kits and KN95 masks.
Donate nowThis Los Angeles group prepares and delivers meals that are medically tailored to each recipient’s nutritional needs. They help vulnerable people who face life-threatening illness and they’re stepping up to help even more people in the wake of the fires.
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