Southern California is currently battling a series of destructive wildfires across Los Angeles County, including the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Fires. Fueled by dry vegetation, unseasonably warm temperatures linked to broader climate change patterns, and strong Santa Ana winds, these wildfires have spread rapidly, forcing widespread evacuations, destroying homes, and threatening communities from the Santa Monica Mountains to the San Gabriel Valley. The scale and speed of these fires have created a challenging situation for residents and emergency responders, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the blazes.
Amid the devastation, numerous nonprofit organizations are stepping in to provide crucial support. These groups are offering shelter to displaced families, distributing food and medical aid, supporting animal rescues, and assisting with wildfire recovery efforts. Their work is vital to helping affected communities recover and rebuild in the wake of these ongoing crises.
Charity Navigator has compiled a list of highly-rated 501(c)(3) organizations that are providing immediate and long-term assistance to those impacted by the wildfires across Los Angeles County, including the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires.
If you are a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) charity with a three- or four-star Charity Navigator rating and are actively responding to these disasters, please complete and submit this survey. Our team will review your information for potential inclusion in our disaster response listings to help connect donors with trusted organizations making a difference.
