Southern California Wildfires: How You Can Help
Want to donate to fire victims in Southern California? Here are groups assisting people affected by the wildfires
Wind-driven wildfires in Southern California have scorched more than a quarter of a million acres, destroyed over 1,000 homes and structures, and displaced tens of thousands of people. The largest blaze is the Thomas Fire, in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, which started Dec. 4. Large fires have also forced evacuations in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Here are some ways to donate or volunteer to help people and animals affected by the fires.
Smoke from the Thomas Fire is seen from Santa Barbara as sunset approaches Dec. 5. Photo by Doc Searls
United Way of Ventura County, American Red Cross of Ventura and Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services have formed the Thomas Fire Fund. Donate online at United Way of Ventura’s website or by texting UWVC to 41444. Info
Facebook has a Crisis Response page for the Thomas Fire. Info
United Way of Ventura County, American Red Cross of Ventura and Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services have formed the Thomas Fire Fund. Donate online at United Way of Ventura’s website or by texting UWVC to 41444. Info
Facebook has a Crisis Response page for the Thomas Fire. Info
Salvation Army workers assist victims of the Thomas Fire. Photo from Salvation Army USA West
Salvation Army of Southern California is taking donations for Southern California fire disaster relief. Info
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles is accepting monetary donations, clothing and Christmas presents for those who have lost belongings in the fire. Info
Red Cross is providing shelter and food for victims and is accepting donations for wildfire relief. Info
Salvation Army of Southern California is taking donations for Southern California fire disaster relief. Info
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles is accepting monetary donations, clothing and Christmas presents for those who have lost belongings in the fire. Info
Red Cross is providing shelter and food for victims and is accepting donations for wildfire relief. Info
A California Army National Guard helicopter returns to base Dec. 9 after dropping water on the Thomas Fire. Photo by Senior Airman Crystal Housman, U.S. Air National Guard
Ventura County Community Foundation has set up a Ventura County Community Disaster Relief Fund to support organizations providing shelter and long-term housing, legal services, education, health care and other needs related to the Thomas Fire. Info
San Diego Foundation is accepting donations for victims of the Lilac Fire through its Regional Disaster Fund. Info
Ventura County Community Foundation has set up a Ventura County Community Disaster Relief Fund to support organizations providing shelter and long-term housing, legal services, education, health care and other needs related to the Thomas Fire. Info
San Diego Foundation is accepting donations for victims of the Lilac Fire through its Regional Disaster Fund. Info
The Los Angeles Fire Department responds to the Creek Fire in Sylmar. Photo by Greg Doyle, LAFD
Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization, is providing respiratory supplies and emergency medicines to Southern California fire victims, and is accepting donations online. Info
GoFundMe has several campaigns raising money for victims of the Southern California wildfires. Info
Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization, is providing respiratory supplies and emergency medicines to Southern California fire victims, and is accepting donations online. Info
GoFundMe has several campaigns raising money for victims of the Southern California wildfires. Info
Rescuers lead a horse from the Creek Fire. Photo by Greg Doyle, LAFD
Humane Society of Ventura County has taken in more than 300 animals since the Thomas Fire began and is accepting monetary donations online through its Thomas Fire Animal Rescue Relief Fund. Info
San Diego Humane Society is providing animal evacuation and support for the Lilac Fire, and is taking donations. Info
California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation is a charitable trust taking donations to help fire victims from the San Luis Rey Downs racing facility, where dozens of horses died. Info
Note: Use caution when making disaster-aid donations to other, lesser-known organizations. Sites such as Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org can help you make sure a group is legitimate.
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Humane Society of Ventura County has taken in more than 300 animals since the Thomas Fire began and is accepting monetary donations online through its Thomas Fire Animal Rescue Relief Fund. Info
San Diego Humane Society is providing animal evacuation and support for the Lilac Fire, and is taking donations. Info
California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation is a charitable trust taking donations to help fire victims from the San Luis Rey Downs racing facility, where dozens of horses died. Info
Note: Use caution when making disaster-aid donations to other, lesser-known organizations. Sites such as Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org can help you make sure a group is legitimate.
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United Way of Greater Los Angeles is collecting funds online to support long-term recovery and rebuilding for low-income families affected by the fires, including allocations via United Way of Ventura County and United Way of San Diego. Info
YouCaring, an online crowd-funding platform, has a landing page focusing on fundraising for Southern California wildfire relief. Info