LA WILDFIRE DONATION SITES
American Red Cross:
You can support the Red Cross by making a donation online AT www.redcross.org , OR by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting REDCROSS to 90999
California Fire Foundation:
AT WWW.cpf.salsalabs.org the California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund directly supports victims of wildfires and disasters throughout California, including the L.A. County area.
YMCA Koreatown locations:
The Anderson Munger Family YMCA and the Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-being are accepting essential items donations for victims.
Donations can be dropped off at the Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles, doors close at 10 p.m.; and at the Koreatown YMCA, 433 S. Vermont Ave. in Los Angeles, doors close at 7 p.m.
Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army is currently accepting donations through the Emergency Disaster Fund to help meet the urgent need across Southern California. Monetary donations to directly aid the region can be made online.
Checks can be mailed to “The Salvation Army - Disaster Relief” at P.O. Box 93002, Long Beach 90809-9355.
World Central Kitchen:
World Central Kitchen’s relief team is in Southern California to support first responders and families affected by the fires, providing nourishing meals to people in need. You can help by making an online donation.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles:
United Way focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of the community and is currently working with community partners to assess the impact on the ground. You can support these efforts by making an online monetary donation.
Where you can volunteer this weekend to help those affected by L.A.’s fires:
www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/volunteer-opportunities-los-angeles-fires
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighters Fund:
supporting firefighters who have suffered injuries while battling fires including several who have lost their homes. The organization assists families of firefighters with financial, emotional and other support. You can support the organization’s efforts by making a monetary donation online, Paypal or Venmo.
Direct Relief:
Direct Relief is a California-based disaster relief medical assistance organization. It’s currently working with the two Koreatown YMCA locations to hand out free N95 masks to residents affected by the harmful smoke. Those interested in supporting wildfire response efforts can donate to Direct Relief’s Wildfire Response Fund online.
GoFundMe:
GoFundMe has created a centralized online hub housing all verified fundraising pages related to the wildfires. The hub will be updated with accounts as they are verified by the GoFundme team.
At the top of the hub is also GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund 2025.
Canine Rescue Club:
The Canine Rescue Club is a network of caregivers who foster dogs awaiting their forever home. The club is looking for volunteers to offer temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the fires. You can apply to temporarily house an affected dog by filling out an online form.
Pasadena Humane:
Pasadena Humane animal control officers have been assisting with animal evacuations while Pasadena Humane staff have been working at the shelter to help take in the animals of displaced families. You can make a monetary donation online. The organization is also accepting donated items, including food and water bowls, extra large crates and blankets. Donated items can be left in a donation bin in the front parking lot at 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena 91105.
Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE):
CORE is deploying an emergency response team to support those where air quality is a major concern. It is supplying emergency go-bags, masks and other protective equipment while providing information about evacuations and shelter support.
You can support CORE’s efforts by making an online monetary donation.