The wild fires in California have caused many people and pets to become displaced or worse. The incredible loss so many are experiencing in LA right now is unfathomable. There are a number of organizations that are in desperate need of donations. We were hoping to do a donation drive to collect items here at MBVC but many of these organizations are overwhelmed with physical donations and have no space. It will take quite a long time to sort through the donations and figure out how to best support people, their families and pets. We've researched a list of credible places to donate that we know funds will go back into rebuilding the community and supporting its people and animals right away. If you have the ability to donate, here are the organizations we recommend:
Pasadena Humane Society: https://pasadenahumane.org/give/donate/wish-list/
LA Animal Services: https://www.laanimalservices.com/waystodonate
American Red Cross Los Angeles: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/palisades-fire--red-cross-opens-emergency-shelter-.html
Direct Relief: https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/california-wildfires/
World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/news/first-alert-ca-fires-jan25
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812