By: Ashley Arax
The loss from the Los Angeles wildfires is overwhelming. So, too, can be finding a way to help.
Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have burned thousands of acres, destroying homes and businesses and forcing thousands to evacuate. 27 people have been killed.
You can support those affected by donating to the verified fundraisers on this page.
- LA Fire Recovery Donation Resources
A page of GoFundMe-verified fundraisers for people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County. GoFundMe’s Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified. - California Community Foundation
Provides grant money to support housing, case management, mental health, and medical care. Also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems. Offers financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families. As of January 17th, CCF awarded more than $15-million in grants to more than 100 nonprofits in Altadena, Pasadena, the Palisades, and other impacted areas. - World Central Kitchen
When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to cook and provide meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of food trucks or emergency kitchens, WCK provides freshly made, nutritious meals to communities impacted by disasters quickly and effectively. - LA Regional Food Bank
Part of the Emergency Network Los Angeles with more than 600 partner agencies. Accepting financial donations online or you can make a check out to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and mail to: 1734 E. 41st St.; Los Angeles, CA 90058. - Baby2Baby
Baby2Baby has already distributed more than 6-million emergency supplies including diapers, food, formula, water, clothing, blankets, & hygiene products to the most vulnerable children and families impacted by the fires. - Pasadena Humane
The animal rescue agency has taken in more than 1,000700 animals from the Eaton Fire and desperately needs donations to help purchase medical supplies & and other resources as they begin to see an increase in the number of burned or injured animals coming to the shelter. - Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Supports the LAFD by purchasing equipment, funding programs, and providing mental health support. They ask for donations to cover essential tools & safety equipment. - Pasadena Community Foundation
The Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund assists displaced residents, providing services like temporary shelter, food, medical care, childcare, & supporting long-term recovery efforts. - California Fire Foundation
Providing direct financial support to the families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve.