So, I'm sure we've all seen the posts and articles regarding the fires happening right now in CA. As I write this, there are up approximately 48 deaths from this fire. Multiple celebrities have posted about helping and being affected by the fired, but being that we are not local to CA right now, I thought it might be helpful to find some ways we can all help, even if we can't be there. To all families affected and first responders, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-AT&T and The Red Cross have partnered to help, you can donate to California Wildfires by texting CAWILDFIRES to 90999
-The Humane Society of Ventura is accepting donations for evacuated animals to seek shelter and basic needs, you can send your donation here.
-The Salvation Army is accepting donations, by going here, or mailing your donation to The Salvation Army , PO Box 348000, Sacramento, CA 95834. Be sure to specify that you want your donation to go to Camp Fire aid
-Baby2Baby is seeking new baby items such as diapers and other essentials for children affected by the fires by going to their registry.
-LA Fire Department is accepting donations for their orphans, widows, disabled fireman's fund, helping families of firefights injured or killed in the line of duty.
-Entertaining Industry Foundation is seeking donations for firefighters battling these fires, looking to provide them with hydration packs and night goggles. Text GIVE to 50555 to give $25.
-Enloe Medical Center is accepting donations for patients and families of displaced, head to their website or text "CampFireRelief" to 91999.
-Dutch Bros Coffee will be matching customer donations up to $150,000 until November 19th.
As always, please be careful with crowdfunding donations, all of the above links are verified. If anyone has any additional please send them our way.