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It’s easy to feel helpless while hearing about the catastrophic destruction and displacement that the Los Angeles wildfires have wrought. But there are ways you can make an immediate impact, even from afar.

How You Can Help

Help affected families directly by donating to their GoFundMe campaigns. You can consult this directory of GoFundMe's for Black families displaced by the wildfires in places like Los Angeles' historically Black Altadena neighborhood. The Nerd Lys, Los Angeles residents and self-proclaimed nerds, have also put together a list of GoFundMe’s for those in need.

Donate to @thesidewalkprojectla, an arts and peer empowerment organization that exists to create wellness for people who live outdoors. It is accepting donations of money, personal protective equipment, tarps, tents, sandbags, and other shelter supplies.

Donate to the California Community Foundation's recovery fund dedicated to helping victims of wildfires.

Looking to help those with pets? Pasadena Humane helps with animal evacuations and takes in animals from displaced families. You can donate here.

Passionate about mutual aid? Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts, people and resources across Los Angeles. Visit its extensive spreadsheet for ways you can donate money and resources. Check its Instagram for daily updates on evolving needs and ways you can support.

Donate to Baby2Baby’s Fire Relief Fund, which is providing diapers, food, formula and hygiene products for vulnerable children and families.

Instacart is facilitating the purchase and delivery of critical food, water and other supplies to be sent directly to local YMCA branches in the L.A. area. You can start an order here.

Donate to @altadenagirls, a parent-run group dedicated to restoring normalcy in the lives of teenage girls affected by the Eaton fire. The group is looking for beauty and care items, including shampoo and conditioner, moisturizer, school supplies, and plus-size clothing. Please consider products that cater to Black and other girls of color when choosing items to ship and donate.

Visit Charity Navigator’s page of charities responding to the LA wildfires for organizations you can support with a monetary donation.

If you need help talking to your kids about what's happened, Dr. Becky, founder of parent coaching app Good Inside, has got you covered. Read her helpful how-to guide here.

If You or Someone You Know Needs Help

See our list: Where There's Help Right Now