Those wanting to help residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.

Communities in and around Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar are grappling with the devastation caused by the fires, which burned a total of more than 21,000 acres of land and destroyed more than 1,000 homes, businesses and other buildings.

State, regional and local grassroots organizations are raising funds and recruiting volunteers to help those displaced or affected. There is also a call to support the Los Angeles Fire Department by donating to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.

The foundation is seeking monetary donations to provide firefighters battling the wildfires with items such as emergency shelters, hydration packs and wilderness brushing tools. You can donate to the good cause online.

You can also support regional and local organizations that need funds, donations and volunteers.

This story will be updated as additional organizations report their need for support.

American Red Cross

What it does: The American Red Cross is working with its partners to provide shelter, food, emotional support and health services. The Los Angeles Regional Division is still determining what resources will be needed to support evacuees in the coming days, said Mimi Teller, development communications manager for the Red Cross’ Los Angeles Region, but there are already a number of ways to support the organization’s efforts.

Here’s how you can help: You can support the Red Cross by making a donation online by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting REDCROSS to 90999.

If you want to volunteer with the Red Cross, Teller said participants must complete training before they can help. You can register as a volunteer online.

California Fire Foundation

What it does: The foundation is working with local fire departments and community organizations to support residents affected by the fires.

Here’s how you can help: An online monetary donation to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund directly supports victims of wildfires and disasters throughout California, including the LA County region.

Dog rescue club

What it does: The Canine Rescue Club is a network of caregivers who care for dogs waiting for their forever homes.

Here’s how you can help: The club is looking for volunteers to provide temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the fires. You can request temporary rehoming of an affected dog by filling out an online form.

GoFundMe

What it does: GoFundMe has created a central online hub containing all verified fundraising pages related to the wildfires. The hub will be updated with accounts as they are reviewed by the GoFundme team.

Also spearheading the hub is GoFundMe’s 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund.

Here’s how you can help: You can donate to the Wildfire Relief Fund. Cash donations help distribute cash grants directly to those affected by fires. The GoFundMe team identifies verified people who qualify and will raise funds either for themselves or on behalf of someone else. The team can also provide grants to fundraisers that benefit small businesses and community relief efforts, or to verified nonprofit organizations that coordinate long-term recovery.

You can also browse the verified donation accounts in the hub and select an account to help directly.

Lagartijas Climbing Cru

What it does: The Lagartijas Climbing Crú, a local BIPOC climbing club, created a Google spreadsheet to connect fire victims with people who would like to donate equipment and dehydrated meals.

Here’s how you can help: You can register on the table to lend or give away equipment such as sleeping bags and sleeping pads. You can also donate clothing, fuel and dry meals.

Set active

What it does: Set Active is a sports brand based in Los Angeles and is accepting clothing donations for families affected by the fires.

Here’s how you can help: You can send the company a direct message via Instagram with your intention to donate, and the company will then send you an address where you can drop off your donation.

YMCA Koreatown Locations

What it does: The Anderson Munger Family YMCA and the Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Wellbeing are accepting donations of essential items for the victims.

Here’s how you can help: Both locations accept donations of items, including unopened food – bread, jam and canned goods – clothing, blankets, emergency supplies and dog and cat food.

Donations can be dropped off at the Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles. Doors close at 10:00 p.m. and at the Koreatown YMCA, 433 S. Vermont Ave. in Los Angeles, doors close at 7 p.m

Direct relief

What it does: Direct Relief is a California-based disaster medical relief organization. The company is currently working with the two YMCA locations in Koreatown to distribute free N95 masks to residents affected by the harmful smoke.

Here’s how you can help: Anyone interested in supporting wildfire suppression efforts can do so Donate online to Direct Relief’s Wildfire Response Fund. Donations will directly benefit individuals affected by the fires in Palisades, Altadena and throughout California, providing vital assistance when needed.

Salvation Army

What it does: The Salvation Army’s Southern California division works with government and nongovernmental organizations to provide food, personal needs and shelter to survivors and first responders, said Melinda Lankford, communications and marketing director for the organization’s Southern California division.

What you can do: The Salvation Army is currently accepting donations through the Emergency Disaster Fund to address urgent needs throughout Southern California. monetary donations Direct help for the region can be provided online.

Checks can be sent to The Salvation Army – Disaster Relief at PO Box 93002, Long Beach 90809-9355.