{"id":11035,"date":"2025-01-15T00:28:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T07:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/?p=11035"},"modified":"2025-01-15T15:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T22:01:52","slug":"want-to-help-s-california-fire-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/want-to-help-s-california-fire-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Help S. California Fire Victims?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here is a list of suggested organizations in the community now. Please feel free to share. We can all donate something. This list will be updated. – Luana Rubin, eQuilter.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MALAN Fire Storm Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/docs.google.com\/…\/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAo…\/htmlview…<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mutual Aid LA Network has created a Google spreadsheet filled with information about shelters, animal centers, and volunteer opportunities, as well as places to donate funding for those impacted by the fires. Details, which will continue to be updated, are organized by city and type of aid. You can either donate directly<\/a> to the group or connect with other local hubs,<\/a> as provided by the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Central Kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/donate.wck.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Central Kitchen\u2019s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Our teams and partners have mobilized across the region to provide nourishing meals to people in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California Community Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cafirefoundation.org\/what-we-do\/for-communities\/disaster-relief<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the LA County wildfires, we\u2019ve activated our fund to complement immediate relief, addressing the long-term recovery needs of neighborhoods long after media attention has shifted away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California Fire Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cafirefoundation.org\/…\/for…\/disaster-relief<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide direct financial support to impacted residents as details of the damage emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles Fire Department Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Los Angeles Fire Department<\/a> is on the front lines of containing the fires and is in need of donations.<\/a> It has issued an emergency funding alert. Money donated to the LAFD will help equip fire fighters with necessary equipment and supplies, such as emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks, and wild land brush tools needed to put out the fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles Food Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is providing nutritious meals to those impacted by the fires at their two locations. Right now, the food banks are accepting money and food donations, and are actively looking for volunteers. Here\u2019s a link to the Los Angeles Food Bank\u2019s disaster relief fund,<\/a> and how you can volunteer<\/a> if you live in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Day Laborer Organizing Network <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immigrant day laborers, undocumented workers, and mixed-status families who have been impacted by the fires face the additional burden of fear and uncertainty when seeking shelter and emergency services. The Pasadena Community Job Center<\/a> is currently serving as an emergency center for the day laborer community, providing temporary shelter, food, water, and emergency kits. Donate here to support immigrant workers impacted by the California fires.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby2Baby<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby2Baby, a nonprofit dedicated to serving children in need, is providing essential items such as diapers, food, formula, and hygiene products for children and families in Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires. Here\u2019s how you can donate directly to their disaster and emergency relief program.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Altadena, one of the neighborhoods devastated by the Eaton fire, has historically been a hub for Black families<\/a> in Los Angeles County. This spreadsheet<\/a> provides resources to donate money to over 50 Black families that have been impacted by the Eaton fire, which destroyed over 1,000 structures in Altadena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California Teachers Association Disaster Relief Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Blue Future is donating every dollar we can raise to the California Teachers Association\u2019s Disaster Relief Fund to help teachers get back on their feet. Can you chip in today to support teachers affected by the wildfires?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Good Charities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/greatergood.org\/disaster-relief\/california-wildfires<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your support helps us deliver essential aid to the right places at the right time for vulnerable people, pets, and communities affected by this disaster. Please, Rush Aid Now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pasadena Humane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/give.pasadenahumane.org\/give\/654134\/…<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pasadena Humane has taken in over 400 animals from the Eaton Fire Emergency. We are desperately in need of monetary donations to help us purchase medical supplies and other resources as we start to see a significant increase in the number of burned and injured animals coming to our shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BestFriends.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/bestfriends.org\/emergency…\/los-angeles-wildfires<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your gift brings emergency assistance to animals impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Donations to this fund are used exclusively to support lifesaving work in the Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LA Fire Mutual Aid Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This interactive guide is designed to bring people the exact type of aid required at the location in which it\u2019s needed. Those in search of help can find everything from animal boarding and workspaces to free meals or transportation, complete with hours of operation for certain businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

List of Local Evacuation Centers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAist, an NPR-affiliated radio station located in Pasadena, has compiled a list of local evacuation centers for both humans and animals. The website also includes specific resources for those seeking mental health assistance, as well as food or childcare, specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

List of Animal Shelters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secret Los Angeles, which curates best-of guides for the area, has a list of available animal shelters for refuge from the fires, in accordance with LA County Animal Care & Control.<\/a> The lineup is separated between small and large animals, and indicates whether or not each facility has remaining space for pets in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb Temporary Housing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb has partnered with 211 LA to offer free temporary housing to those who have been displaced or forced to evacuate from the wildfires. Certain qualifications must be met to receive accommodation, including living in the current evacuation zone and having an Airbnb account. Those in need of a place to stay can request aid by filling out this intake form<\/a> with 211 LA. If you\u2019re able to offer shelter, visit Airbnb.org<\/a> for more information on how to sign up to host, free of service fees and with damage protection insurance included at no extra cost. And nonlocal people looking to help can donate directly<\/a> to the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund 2025<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 GoFundMe is currently supporting relief and recovery efforts related to the wildfires burning in Los Angeles County by sending emergency relief grants of $1,000 each to individuals who have lost homes, loved ones and property due to the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires. You can have an immediate and direct impact on people who have lost everything and nonprofits on the ground serving survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pasadena City College Community Relief Fund<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Many members of the Pasadena City College community have lost their homes as a result of the Eaton Fire and other local fires. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference by providing critical support to those affected during this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pasadena Community Foundation Relief Fund<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has opened the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund providing an opportunity for those who want to support immediate and pressing needs in impacted communities like Altadena. PCF has seeded the fund with an initial $100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a list of suggested organizations in the community now. Please feel free to share. We can all donate something. This list will be updated. – Luana Rubin, eQuilter.com MALAN Fire Storm Resources https:\/\/docs.google.com\/…\/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAo…\/htmlview… The Mutual Aid LA Network … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99,34,30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-activism","category-animals","category-charity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11035"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11046,"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11035\/revisions\/11046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}