Wildfires burn out of control in California and Oregon devastating many in its path. Below are a few places you can donate in order to give your support during this unprecedented fire season.
- America's Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund: supports evacuation centers and recovery programs
- GlobalGiving's Wildlife Relief Fund: provides relief and support for those affected
- Direct Relief: provides particulate-filtering masks across communities
- The California Community Foundation's Wildfire Relief Fund: supports immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts
- Oregon Community Wildfire Relief Fund: supports immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts
- GoFundMe: has various campaigns to distribute funds
- The Salvation Army: provides food, water and support
- The California Fire Foundation: provides emotional and financial assistance
- Los Angeles Country Fire Department Foundation: supports paramedics, firefighters, lifeguards and other personnel
- United Way Bay Area Wildfire Relief Fund: provides immediate and long-term recovery assistance
- World Central Kitchen: provides meals across California
- Volunteers for the Emergency Management of Animals Network: provides assistance to animal owners
- Red Rover: provides animals with shelter, food and supplies
- Mental Health America: list of phone numbers and aid for those in distress
If you can't donate, raise awareness! Help is needed no matter how big or how small.
