In the face of the wildfires impacting our community, there are many ways to help those in need.

This guide highlights volunteer opportunities, donation drives, and other ways to provide support during this challenging time pulled from our community allies. From assisting at evacuation centers to contributing essential supplies or funds, every action helps make a difference. Explore how you can join efforts to aid recovery and show solidarity with those affected.

If you know of additional opportunities that could make a difference, please email us at connect@la2050.org or DM us @LA2050.

[Related: Our Los Angeles Wildfires: Safety & Support Guide for Angelenos with emergency resources for those impacted.]

Financial Contributions:

• Donate to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Emergency Fund or text "LAFD" to 24365.
• Donate to Global Giving's California Wildfire Relief Fund.
• Donate to California Fire Foundation.
• Donate to California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund.
• Contribute to the California Fire Foundation's Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program, which brings immediate, short-term relief to victims of fire and other natural disasters throughout California.
• Donate to One World Kitchen Southern California Relief Fund.
• Donate to the Los Angeles Food Bank.
• Donate to Direct Relief’s California Fire Fund.
• Donate to verified GoFundMe’s of people affected by the fires.
• Donate to Inclusive Action’s Open Air Worker Emergency Fund.
• Donate to Pasadena Village's Relief Fund.
• Donate to Social Justice Learning Institute (select “General” and leave a comment stating that you want your donation used for mutual aid.)
• Donate to PATH to support its emergency response efforts.

Essential Item Donations:

• Covenant House – Looking for flashlights, bottled water, and sandwiches.
• Connecting Compton - Looking for water, non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, and feed for horses and other animals. Email: connectingcompton@gmail.com.
• Union Station Homeless Services – Looking for bottled water, N95 masks, non-perishable food items, non-perishable toiletries, meals, baby formula and food, disposable utensils, plates, and cups.
• Social Justice Learning Institute - Looking for physical, non perishable and water donations at its office at 600 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302 by appointment which can be set up by contacting nsteele@sjli.org.
• PATH - Looking for N95 masks, blankets, bottled water, pet food for dogs and cats, granola bars and similar non-perishable food or donations via its Amazon wish list.
• Thai CDC - Looking for donations such as water, coffee, granola bars, fresh produce, and any other materials or ingredients that can be contributed. Contact Vendor.atsiam@gmail.com to support these efforts.
• Ktown For All – Looking for KN95 masks, tarps, tents, and donations.
• LA Mission – Looking for hygiene kits and safety gear (n-95 masks, toothpaste, deodorant, tampons, and travel-size toiletries), blankets & tarps and shelter items, water and food donations (canned goods, non-perishable items, bottled water, formula, and other items) and clothing.
• Shop Quirk LA – Looking for clothing, shoes, and accessories.
• Active SGV – Looking for basic necessities (hygiene items, toiletries, N95 masks, canned food and pet food), medical supplies (First aid kits, gauze, alcohol wipes, over-the-counter meds), essential gear (blankets, sleeping bags, tents, thermal blankets), safety equipment (fire extinguishers, flashlights, batteries, portable radios), clothing & baby supplies (new or gently used clothing, diapers, baby food), household items (cleaning supplies, cooking utensils, portable stoves), and gift cards (grocery, clothing, or hardware stores).
• Pasadena Humane – Looking for foster parents, monetary donations, and donations of large dog bowls, extra large dog crates and blankets.
• Misc. roundup countywide – Multiple opportunities to donate a variety of items.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Project Angel Food – Seeking immediate volunteers for both delivery and in the kitchen over the next several days. Please call (323) 845-1816 or email at volunteers@angelfood.org to volunteer.
• Thai CDC - Extra hands are needed to assist in efforts to provide hot meals and care packages to first responders and displaced families. Contact Vendor.atsiam@gmail.com to support these efforts.
• Pasadena Community Job Center – If you want to support, call the center to find out what is needed at (626) 440-0112.
• Canine Rescue Club – Looking for temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the fires.
• The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Accepting volunteers to help distribute meals.
• LA Animal Services – Help foster or adopt dogs that have been displaced from the fires.
• YMCA Los Angeles – To inquire about volunteer opportunities, contact AshleyBerg@ymcaLA.org.
• Los Angeles Regional Fire Safe Council – Join the volunteer program to become a public safety leader.
• Red Cross – Sign up to volunteer with Red Cross’ disaster action team volunteers offer help and hope to disaster victims.
• Airbnb's Open Homes Program – Sign up to list your space at a discounted rate for people in times of crisis.