Southern California Fires

Raging wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across Southern California.

To make a cash donation:
Your donation can help organizations obtain goods and services locally to issue assistance to victims.

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Help to rescue and evacuate pets

Volunteer San Diego
Support their Disaster Program which allows them to meet volunteer needs locally

San Diego Foundation
Support their After-the-Fires fund which will provide food, shelter, housing and address healthcare needs of the victims.

Next Of Kin Registry (NOKR)
Help reunify individuals and families displaced by these tragic fires

San Diego Zoo
Help restore the Wild Animal Park habitats affected by the fires by donating to the Zoological Society of San Diego.

American Red Cross
On Monday, 10/29 the American Red Cross issued a statement thanking donors for their support and stating that sufficient funds have been raised to cover its costs associated with the California wildfires crisis.

To offer non-cash donations (blankets, food, etc):
Please call a special hotline set up by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to offer your non-cash donations:
1-800-750-2858

To volunteer:
Search for ways to volunteer at www.californiavolunteers.org

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