Wildfires

How to Help California Wildfire Victims

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Wildfires driven by strong winds are continuing to cause damage and destruction throughout Northern California. Here are some of the ways you can help those whose lives have been impacted.

  • The American Red Cross provides shelter, food and other emergency support and recovery services for those affected by the wildfires.
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  • The Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund is a collaboration between four local United Way chapters that offers both immediate and long-term recovery aid to residents affected by wildfires across more than a dozen counties.
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  • United Way of Northern California (UWNC) offers immediate and long-term support for residents in nine Northern California counties impacted by the wildfires.
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  • The California Fire Foundation’s Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program brings immediate, short-term relief to victims of fire and other natural disasters throughout California.
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  • The California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund will support immediate, mid- and long-term community recovery efforts, as well as animals affected by the fires.
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  • The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) California Wildfires Recovery Fund supports communities across the state as they work to rebuild and recover from wildfires.
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  • The Latino Community Foundation‘s Wildfire Relief Fund distributes contributions to Latino-led organizations supporting families displaced by wildfires throughout California.
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  • The Napa Valley Community Foundation’s 2020 Napa County Wildfire Fund supports residents who have been displaced or lost their homes to the wildfires.
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  • For a more comprehensive list, Philanthropy California partners with state and local agencies to maintain a vetted list of 2020 wildfire relief funds where you can donate. Visit the Philanthropy California website here and click on the "Response Funds" tab for a searchable list. The Charity Navigator website also maintains a list of nonprofits providing relief and recovery to communities impacted by wildfires. You can find Charity Navigator's list here.
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