October 28, 2019 - When disaster strikes Californians are known to be empathetic and generous to help those in need. We want your assistance to be most effective and protected. Financial donations are the quickest and best way to get help to the people who need it most. We encourage all donors to carefully research charitable organizations prior to donating to ensure that their donated funds will have the desired result.

For additional information and easy-to-use tips on avoiding charity scams following a disaster, please visit the California Office of the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts website.

Our partners at Philanthropy California have vetted these wildfire relief and recovery funds that serve to support those who have been impacted by the fire.

You can also get volunteer information here: CalVolunteers Disaster Updates

For more information on donations for each of the biggest fires burning right now: 

Kincade Fire:

Community Foundation of Sonoma County – Resilience Fund

Northern California Grantmakers – Kincade Fire: How to Help

Tick Fire:

California Community Foundation – Wildfire Relief Fund

United Way of Greater Los Angeles – Disaster Relief Fund

Southern California Grantmakers – Tick Fire: How to Help
Source: Cal OES