Donations for CA Wildfires

New LifeStyles supports our many advertisers and distribution partners in California as they face evacuations, losses of their own homes and more.

Following is a list of some of the organizations accepting donations:

  • GoFundMe has set up pages to directly help people affected by the fires. Head here to help.
  • Facebook has a Crisis Response page for the Woolsey Fire, which includes fundraising through GlobalGiving.
  • Google is channeling donations through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Read more about it here.
  • The Red Cross is providing both shelter and emotional support for evacuees. You can visit RedCross.org, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation.
  • Give to the Ventura County Community Foundation‘s Hill Fire and Woolsey Fire Sudden and Urgent Needs Effort Fund.
  • The United Way of Greater Los Angeles is partnering with United Way of Ventura County to collect donations to its Disaster Relief Fund. Donate online or  text “UWVC to 41444.”
  • Donate directly to Direct Relief, which helps provide resources to healthcare agencies and first responders in wildfire-affected areas across California. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is matching all donations, up to $15,000.
  • The Salvation Army Ventura Corps is accepting donations to go toward California wildfire relief.
  • The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit that is distributing emergency funds to fire victims, including distributing prepaid credit cards to help victims buy food, clothing, and shelter. Donate to the SAVE program here.
  • Since the fires are in Hollywood’s backyard, the Entertainment Industry Foundation is raising money through its Fire Relief Fund to help those affected. Last year funds went to the L.A. Fire Department, L.A. Kitchen, and the Humane Society of Ventura County.
  • You can also donate directly to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
  • The Firefighters Charitable Foundation accepts donations to support volunteer fire stations and help wildfire victims.
  • Baby2Baby is distributing essential items to children affected by the ongoing fires. Help them supply diapers, wipes, blankets, and other basic baby needs by purchasing from their registry.

If you know of other senior related organizations where donations are being accepted, or if your community has specific needs, please let us know.