01/10/25 - California Wildfire Relief Funding

Multiple agencies are willing and able to help aid families and business affected by the California wildfires.

Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents have had to flee their homes following destructive wildfires that have burned thousands of acres.

In the midst of this, people's inclination to help is at risk of being taken advantage.

Laurie Styron, the CEO and executive director of CharityWatch, is quoted by CNBC saying "It’s important that Americans 'don’t donate impulsively.'

“Take your time to confirm that a charity is not only legitimate and efficient but is actively providing aid on the ground.”

Here are a list of resources if you would like to help.

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Addresses needs and equipment that firefighters need in real time.

https://supportlafd.org/

California Community Foundation

Manages both short and long term recovery for those displaced and effected by the wildfires.

https://www.calfund.org/

California Fire Foundation

Coordinates with local fire departments and organizations to provide financial relief to impacted residents.

https://www.cafirefoundation.org/

Convoy of Hope

Providing relief to thousands affected by the fires. Get regular updates about both conditions as well as relief efforts.

https://convoyofhope.org/disaster-services/california-fires-25/

Salvation Army Wildfire Relief

Providing both immediate care and long-term relief for those affected by the fires.

https://socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california/wildfires-in-los-angeles/

Pasadena Humane

Coordinates with animal control to evacuate animals and also working with shelters to take in animals of displaced families. By Wednesday, they had helped take in over 300 animals.

https://give.pasadenahumane.org/