Los Angeles Wildfires

Hi All -- the wildfires in CA, especially the ones in LA are only getting worse, unfortunately. Please don't worry--Ryan and I live so far into the city, that we are not in any danger although it is raining ash where Ryan works (and large parts of the city). In case you are wondering what you can do to help the people who have been directly affected, I've put together some resources below. At this point, organizations are saying the greatest need is monetary in order to sustain supply lines of food and to maintain counseling and relocation services.

Red Cross

To make a financial contribution, call 310-445-2685 or go online at:http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=COGP_CA_LosAngls_main.

To volunteer, call 310-943-5268 or visit: http://redcrossla.org/volunteers/american-red-cross-volunteer-info-for-station-fire.

Numerous blood drives have been canceled due to fires and the blood supply is dipping. To make an appointment to donate blood, call (800) GIVE-LIFE or visitwww.GiveLife.org.

Goodwill

Donors of clothing and household goods at Goodwill stores in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties can ask that their gifts be used to help provide shopping vouchers to fire victims under an arrangement with the Red Cross. Goodwill Southern California has 100 stores and donation centers, which can be found by calling (888) 446-6394 or going online to www.goodwillsocal.org.

Salvation Army
To donate or volunteer, call (800) 725-2769 or visit: www.salvationarmy-socal.org.