Kathryn Ross

Upworthy is a Los Angeles based company. Our teammates, their families and friends have all been directly impacted by the devastating wildfires affecting the place we call home. Right now, the internet is flooded with misinformation, politics and so much focus on what has gone wrong. It can feel overwhelming. But we also know that there are so many more of you that are in need of help and want to help others in any way you can. Let's be a force for good together.

We've put together a brief guide with some trusted resources for people living in areas hit by the fires and for those of you looking for ways that you can be of service to others. We'll keep updating this resource guide on our end as more information becomes available. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have suggestions on great resources that should be included. As we work to get through this tough time together, we'll be doing what we can in our small capacity to be part of the solution.

Los Angeles & surrounding areas

• The American Red Cross California fire resource page
• The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has a regularly updated list of available shelters for people impacted by the fires.
• 211 LA: Airbnb.org, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
• Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE): CORE is supporting wildfire recovery with a focus on underserved communities. Visit coreresponse.orgto contribute.
• Volunteer/Donate money, food, water bottles and/or supplies toWater Drop LA
• Volunteer/Donate money, food, and supplies to Hollywood Food Coalition
• Volunteer/Donate Masks, COVID tests, and PPE toMask Bloc LA

Additional places to give

• CALFIRE
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
• World Central Kitchen
• Mutual Aid LA Network
• LA Regional Food Bank
• Wildlife Recovery Fund
• California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund
• Eaton Fire Linktree
• GoFundMe (Help families affected by the wildfires. All accounts vetted for legitimacy by GFM)

Pasadena & surrounding areas

*The City of Pasadena has requested via their Instagram that if you do not live or work in the areas impacted by fires, please stay out.

• Volunteer/Donate to Friends in Deed, a nonprofit in Pasadena that’s open for Bad Weather Shelter and provides services for the unhoused
• Volunteer/Donate to Pasadena Humane Society to help animals affected by the fires. They’re seeking food, water, blankets, bowls, and supplies
• Volunteer/Donate to the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund
• Volunteer/Donate clothes, meals, water bottles, supplies, blankets, sanitary products to Pasadena Convention Center
• Volunteer/Donate toHalfsies Snack Shack. Located at 600 E 5th St, Azusa 91702.

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