As the world continues to witness the devastation being suffered by the city of Los Angeles, with this week's Southern California Wildfires still raging, we have put together a short list of resources to assist those in need.
Multiple wildfires continue to rage throughout parts of the city, with close to 180,000 lives already upended in the evacuation process and another 200,000 residents under evacuation warning. On Tuesday night (1/7), California Governor Gavin Newsom officially declared a state of emergency and deployed thousands of firefighters to the region. “This is a tragic time in our history here in Los Angeles, but a time when we’re really tested and see who we really are,” Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said.
Scroll below for information on how you can help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires:
California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund
The California Fire Foundation works with local agencies and community organizations providing support to communities affected by natural disasters.
GoFundMe
GoFundMe has a centralized list of verified fundraising pages constantly updated by the company's Trust & Safety team to ensure authenticity, and has set up its own 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund, with all money raised going directly to those impacted, and nonprofits providing relief.
CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation
The CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation provides financial aid to firefighters and their families in case of injury or loss of life, and support to burn victims and their families, as well as supporting research on firefighter health and safety.
Pasadena Humane Shelter
Los Angeles Animal Services and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control are desperately seeking people to foster animals if they can, to help alleviate capacity at shelters without adopting a new pet amid the devastating wildfires.
L.A. Works
Find resources and volunteer opportunities throughout the city to support the communities impacted by fire, as well as ways to prepare. For further information on how local businesses are coming together to help their communities, CLICK HERE.