Hello, It's been heartbreaking witnessing the fires currently burning through Los Angeles. Seeing people fleeing their homes, people trying to save lives and put out fires, and animals running confused in fear is horrific.
If you’re in LA or have family/friends there – our thoughts are with you, and please follow evacuation notices. You can register for disaster assistance in the US at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ - We hope you all stay safe.
If you’re feeling as helpless as me watching the news unfold, I wanted to share some donation links for those who wish to help. Not everyone affected are millionaires and entire cities, towns and residential areas have been destroyed, with animals losing their habitats and having nowhere to return.
-> American Red Cross (Global) - https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/kcal-pub.html/ - providing disaster relief, shelters, food and drinks etc.
-> Pasanda Humane (LA specific) - https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout - providing emergency shelter and medical for affected animals.
-> LAFD (LA specific) - https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 – providing funding for the LA fire department, including shelters and water.
-> World Central Kitchen (Global) - https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=navbar – providing meals and food to anyone affected by disasters.
-> LA Food Bank (LA specific) - https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/ - accepting food and funding donations towards people affected.
You can find more places to donate at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/help-victims-california-wildfires-affecting-los-angeles-county/ and https://www.dailynews.com/2025/01/08/heres-how-to-help-southern-california-wildfire-victims/
If you’re in LA or have family/friends there – our thoughts are with you, and please follow evacuation notices. You can register for disaster assistance in the US at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ - We hope you all stay safe.
If you’re feeling as helpless as me watching the news unfold, I wanted to share some donation links for those who wish to help. Not everyone affected are millionaires and entire cities, towns and residential areas have been destroyed, with animals losing their habitats and having nowhere to return.
-> American Red Cross (Global) - https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/kcal-pub.html/ - providing disaster relief, shelters, food and drinks etc.
-> Pasanda Humane (LA specific) - https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout - providing emergency shelter and medical for affected animals.
-> LAFD (LA specific) - https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 – providing funding for the LA fire department, including shelters and water.
-> World Central Kitchen (Global) - https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=navbar – providing meals and food to anyone affected by disasters.
-> LA Food Bank (LA specific) - https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/ - accepting food and funding donations towards people affected.
You can find more places to donate at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/help-victims-california-wildfires-affecting-los-angeles-county/ and https://www.dailynews.com/2025/01/08/heres-how-to-help-southern-california-wildfire-victims/
(Edited by Mench at 11:11 am on 1/9/2025)
