During the turmoil of these devastating LA wildfires, mutual aid and donation efforts become vital lifelines. This blog highlights trusted resources and opportunities to make a meaningful impact, whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness.
FIND MUTUAL AID
- Mutual Aid Network of Los Angeles (MALAN) Fire and Wind Resources – MALAN has created a Google spreadsheet with information about shelters, animal centers, and volunteer opportunities, as well as places to donate funding for those impacted by the fires. Details, which will continue to be updated, are organized by city and type of aid.
- MALAN Group Directory – A collection of mutual aid groups across the greater LA area.
- LA Fire Mutual Aid Hub – This interactive guide is designed to bring people the exact type of aid required at the location in which it’s needed. Those in search of help can find everything from animal boarding and workspaces to free meals or transportation, complete with hours of operation for certain businesses.
- List of Evacuation Centers
- List of Animal Shelters
- Airbnb Temporary Housing – Airbnb has partnered with 211 LA to offer free temporary housing to those who have been displaced or forced to evacuate from the wildfires. Those in need of a place to stay can request aid by filling out this intake form with 211 LA. If you’re able to offer shelter, visit Airbnb.org for more information on how to sign up to host, free of service fees and with damage protection insurance included at no extra cost.
DONATE
- 2025 Wildfire GoFundMe Spreadsheet – Here’s a link to a Google Sheet with almost 300 families severely impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
- Airbnb – Help provide free, emergency housing to people displaced by the LA wildfires.
- American Red Cross | UCLA Health – supporting the efforts of the Red Cross to provide emergency shelters, meals, medical care, emotional support and recovery planning services.
- Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory – This spreadsheet provides resources to donate money to over 50 Black families that have been impacted by the Eaton fire in Altadena.
- California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund – supporting both mid-term to long-term recovery efforts for those affected by California wildfires.
- California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief – providing critical support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve.
- Emergency Network Los Angeles – providing assistance to people impacted by disasters.
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles – rebuilding homes for those affected by wildfires.
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation – The official nonprofit of the Los Angeles City Fire Department, which supports local firefighters and paramedics by providing equipment and tools.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – working with government agencies, nonprofit, and faith-based partners to respond to the fires throughout LA.
- L.A. Works – coordinating volunteer power and resources to nonprofits across LA to help uplift the entire community.
- Mutual Aid Network LA – using funds to support smaller, local mutual aid efforts across the city who are doing direct, on-the-ground work.
- National Day Laborer Organizing Network – supporting impacted Immigrant workers and their families find shelter and emergency services, and helping the Pasadena Community Job Center continue to distribute food, water, N-95 masks, and other personal protective equipment.
- The Pasadena Community Foundation Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund – providing flexible support to local nonprofit organizations as they respond to the local Eaton fire.
- Pasadena Humane Society – providing medical support to over 300 animals, many of whom are suffering from burns and other injuries.
- Project HOPE – coordinating with government officials and local organizations to help rush urgent aid and supplies to survivors.
- Salvation Army – providing food, water, shelter and other needed resources to those affected by the fires.
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles – The organization’s Wildfire Response Fund focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of local communities.
- World Central Kitchen – supporting first responders and families impacted by the wildfires by providing immediate relief in the form of water and meals.
Every act of kindness, no matter how small, helps rebuild lives and strengthen communities in the wake of these devastating wildfires. Together, we can make a difference. Explore the resources above and take action today to support LA wildfire relief.
