Ruitort mentioned that the immediate response of donations and volunteers following the wildfires has been overwhelming, with even those who have lost their homes offering help. However, the need for donations and volunteers will continue long after the fires have been extinguished. Ruitort stated, “The outpouring of support has been immense, but the demand will persist for weeks to come. Many organizations are struggling to manage the surplus of donations and volunteers. We appreciate the public’s patience as we navigate the disaster response. The needs will be ongoing, and assistance will be required for an extended period.”
If you would like to assist the victims of the Southern California wildfires, here are some organizations where you can donate:
American Red Cross: Providing shelter, food, water, and support services to wildfire victims. Donations can be made by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999.
Westside Food Bank: Seeking financial donations to purchase food in bulk. Accepting items such as granola bars, cereal, soups, hygiene products, and more.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Accepting donations to distribute healthy food to wildfire victims.
Salvation Army: Accepting donated basic needs items for survivors, such as protective clothing, hygiene products, and infant care items.
California Wildfire Relief Fund: GlobalGiving’s fund supporting wildfire relief and recovery efforts in the state.
Wildfire Recovery Fund: The California Community Foundation’s fund providing relief to marginalized communities affected by the wildfires.
Your support will make a difference in helping those impacted by the wildfires.
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Wildfire and Disaster Relief program
The Foundation for California Community Colleges and the California Community Colleges have joined forces to establish the Wildfire and Disaster Relief program.
California Fire Foundation
The California Fire Foundation offers assistance to firefighters on the front lines, as well as their families and the communities they serve. Through your generous donations, you can aid in honoring fallen heroes, providing scholarships to the children of fallen firefighters, offering support to fire victims and other disaster-affected individuals, and supplying fire safety resources to underserved communities throughout California.
Pasadena Humane Society
The Pasadena Humane Society is welcoming donations to assist in the evacuation of pets across the Southland region.
Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is seeking donations to help animals impacted by the wildfires. Both Los Angeles Animal Services and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control are encouraging the public to foster animals, if possible, as a means to relieve shelter capacity without necessitating the adoption of new pets during this challenging time of devastating wildfires.
GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is accepting donations and has committed to distributing funds to low-income families affected by the fires. The company has stated that it targets and provides financial assistance to families in Los Angeles who are receiving food stamps, using zip codes as a basis for outreach, and conducting the entire process remotely.
Contributing: Mike Snider
This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles: How you can offer assistance.
