With thousands of people being displaced and losing everything in the Los Angeles wildfires, many people want to know how to help. There are plenty of resources and charities you can donate to. While the focus has been on the celebrities that lost their homes, many of the victims are average people and small business owners. Here are some organizations you can safely donate to according to “Time”:
- California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund. The California Fire Foundation works with local fire agencies and community based organizations to provide ongoing, mid- and long-term support to California communities affected by natural disasters like wildfires. The organization, which provides direct support to victims, is beginning to support those impacted by the Palisades Fire.
- World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit global food relief organization founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, is already on the ground in Southern California to aid first responders and evacuees. “Our teams have mobilized across the region to provide immediate relief in the form of sandwiches and water as we identify all areas of need,” the organization said in a statement yesterday.
- Salvation Army. The Salvation Army operates a disaster services fund that directly supports evacuees and first responders of California wildfires. The organization provides emergency relief and long-term assistance to those impacted by natural disasters.
- California Community Foundation. The California Community Foundation has been working to strengthen Los Angeles County since 1915. The organization's Wildfire Recovery Fund targets the most underserved and hard to reach communities in the region, with the goal of helping provide long-term recovery relief.
- CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation. CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation provides financial aid to firefighters and their families in the case of injury or loss of life. The organization also helps support burn victims and their families, along with research focused on firefighter health and safety.
You can also donate to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, as well as the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA LA.