May Los Angeles overflow with Angels.
Yes, and you, sweet friend, are one of those angels. Thank you for gracing us with your stories of your childhood home. May the city come back from this debacle, the city of light.
@Andrew, my cousin, who lives there once explained to me that it is the city of light in more than one way. He said that the reason the film industry took off there is because of the beautiful light. Long before they had the equipment to light up a set, Los Angeles lit up for them.
I'm currently south of the LA area. The neighborhood outpouring of support for people fleeing is heartwarming.
At least a hundred moms and good hearted singles are donating huge bags of clothing to people fleeing from the Alta Dena and palisades area that left with only the clothes on their backs. I'm doing a couple of loads of laundry to drop off a nice donation myself.
The Art gallery is collecting insulin, masks, and epi pens and socks and undergarments to distribute.
Good news that's not reported on the news.
This fire story is incredible! Please watch it until the end. It will give you hope for humanity.
I'm not crying, you're crying.
https://www.instagram.com/andersoncooper360/reel/DEoMLrFN_3K/
I need help with this idea and feel this could help. I wrote my Governor because I live in a state that gets between 40”-90” of precipitation a year. Whereas Los Angeles has been surviving on 5”-14” a year. We could cut tops of containers, spray them with water tight coating on the inside and collect precipitation. Then the collection containers can be pumped into shipping containers and sent to CA for fire fighting efforts only.(then no need for expensive filtration.). The water can be stored for trucks to pump water when they need it. Much of the devastation that happened was because the water scoopers that scoop water from the ocean and other places could not fly in the wind. When overuse of water caused the pressure to drop they had no place to turn after depleting their own stores and the firefighter’s couldn’t stop the fires from spreading. So if you live in a precipitation rich state write your Governor and ask her/him to help in this way. The way I have outlined is pretty cost effective. Tell your friends to help with this effort. Let’s keep us the United States of America kind souls. I appreciate it.
Personal fire impact update.
My former College, the main Getty, and a former elementary school of mine are now under mandatory evacuation.
A separate elementary school of mine is under a prepare to evacuate order.
All of Brentwood (where Kamala Harris lives in CA) is under mandatory evacuation.
Family members living in Palisades left for a couple of hours before the fires started. While they were out the evacuation orders were issued. They were never able to return to the family home of 50 years and now it's gone. In their late 70s they are restarting with 1 car, the clothes on their back, resilience and profound grief.
Here is list of some ways people can help the people of LA.
Hopefully you won't encounter a firewall to read the article. If you do, below I've provided the complete list that I pulled from that article:
DONATE/VOLUNTEER
Los Angeles Fire Department Fund
https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812
The Los Angeles Fire Department is on the front lines of containing the fires and is in need of donations. It has issued an emergency funding alert.
Money donated to the LAFD will help equip fire fighters with necessary equipment and supplies, such as emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks, and wild land brush tools needed to put out the fires.
The California Fire Foundation
https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donation/index.html
Supporting some of the 7,500 firefighters and emergency personnel currently on the ground, the California Fire Foundation provides critical help to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve. You can donate to them directly here.
Los Angeles Food Bank
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is providing nutritious meals to those impacted by the fires at their two locations. Right now, the food banks are accepting money and food donations, and are actively looking for volunteers.
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles.html
Serving more than 10 million residents in Los Angeles County's 88 cities, the American Red Cross is providing medical services to those impacted by the fires. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is currently accepting monetary donations, which will help support two emergency shelters in the Palisades. Ninety percent of its workers are volunteers-here's more info on how you can get involved.
National Day Laborer Organizing Network
Immigrant day laborers, undocumented workers, and mixed-status families who have been impacted by the fires face the additional burden of fear and uncertainty when seeking shelter and emergency services. The Pasadena Community Job Center is currently serving as an emergency center for the day laborer community, providing temporary shelter, food, water, and emergency kits. Donate here to support immigrant workers impacted by the California fires.
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen's Relief Team has dispatched to Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires by providing nourishing meals. Right now, they're based at the Pasadena Convention Center-you can donate here.
Pasadena Humane
The Pasadena Humane Society is a nonprofit animal shelter servicing the Greater Los Angeles Area. Since the fires broke out, they've taken in over
300 animals, many of which have experienced burns and are injured. "Our biggest need right now is for monetary donations to help provide emergency resources to animals affected by the wildfires," reads the website.
Baby2Baby
https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/560183#!/donation/checkout
Baby2Baby, a nonprofit dedicated to serving children in need, is providing essential items such as diapers, food, formula, and hygiene products for children and families in Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires. Here's how you can donate directly to their disaster and emergency relief program.
2025 Wildfire GoFundMe Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10gvOxituYvxxknoY9IQa-YEqfK8WvCjcLBcg4hsmME4/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Many families who lost their homes in the Los Angeles fires have started GoFundMe pages to raise the funds needed to rebuild their lives. Here's a link to a Google Sheet with almost 300 families severely impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory
Altadena, one of the neighborhoods devastated by the Eaton fire, has historically been a hub for Black families in Los Angeles County. This spreadsheet provides resources to donate money to over 50 Black families that have been impacted by the Eaton fire, which destroyed over 1,000 structures in Altadena.
A continuation from the list above -- Here are more ways to help:
RESTAURANTS PROVIDING FREE MEALS
LA Times List of Food for Fire Victims
The publication has built an interactive map of 47 restaurants and counting that are providing free or discounted meals to those affected by the fires.
Each listing includes up-to-date information regarding the establishment's location, hours, pricing, and type of cuisine.
TimeOut List of Free Food for Fire Evacuees
Find a curated list of eateries offering food and shelter amid the wildfires, broken down by neighborhood, provided by TimeOut, which also gives details about how to apply for such aid.
LA Infatuation List of Restaurants Offering Support
https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnlahATatJ/?igsh=d3F5anJjdGpyOGhv&img_index=1
On the outlet's Instagram, LA Infatuation has provided a list of restaurants with free food for evacuees and first responders, encouraging others to add additional businesses that are providing support in the comments section. LA Infatuation notes that "some of these restaurants should be contacted via DM before walking in" and that information is subject to change as fires continue.
FIND RESOURCES
MALAN Fire and Wind Resources Mutual Aid
https://hcb.hackclub.com/donations/start/malan
The Mutual Aid LA Network has created a Google spreadsheet filled 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.
You can either donate directly to the group or connect with other local hubs, as provided by the organization.
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 Local Evacuation Centers
LAist, an NPR-affiliated radio station located in Pasadena, has compiled a list of local evacuation centers for both humans and animals. The website also includes specific resources for those seeking mental health assistance, as well as food or childcare, specifically.
List of Animal Shelters
https://secretlosangeles.com/available-resources-for-those-affected-by-socal-wildfires/
Secret Los Angeles, which curates best-of guides for the area, has a list of available animal shelters for refuge from the fires, in accordance with LA County Animal Care & Control. The lineup is separated between small and large animals, and indicates whether or not each facility has remaining space for pets in need.
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. Certain qualifications must be met to receive accommodation, including living in the current evacuation zone and having an Airbnb account. 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.
Gavin Newsom released a new website to combat misinformation about the wildfires: californiafirefacts.com.