Thousands flee their homes as wildfires rip through Los Angeles-area neighborhoods. Aid organizations like the American Red Cross, United Way, Emergency Network Los Angeles, Inc., World Central Kitchen, and the California Fire Foundation are mobilizing to provide shelter, food, healthcare, and financial assistance to those affected.
late Wednesday, tearing through multiple Los Angeles -area neighborhoods. Tens of thousands have fled their homes in Pacific Palisades, in Pasadena and Altadena and La Cañada and Santa Monica and other areas threatened by the flames, and many weren't sure when they'd be able to return — or what would be left to return to.
The American Red Cross is on the ground supporting Southern California residents, the organization said on Wednesday. The Red Cross is working to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and health services to those affected by the fires. Learn more about how the American Red Cross is, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The donation, the organization says, will help them prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters.
World Central Kitchen, founded by chef Jose Andres, provides fresh meals to communities in need worldwide. World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires. Find outThe California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide direct financial support to impacted residents as details of the damage emerge. Learn more about the CFF Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund andCORE is a global humanitarian organization launched in 2010 to respond to the devastating Haiti earthquake.
The group is also seeking people willing to foster animals, especially larger dogs, amid the emergency. Find more information onGoFundMe has centralized all fundraisers related to the wildfires
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