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 areasThe American Red Cross California fire resource pageVolunteer/Donate to the Dream Center in Los Angeles, a charitable organization that offers emergency shelter to evacuees Volunteer/Donate money, food, water bottles and/or supplies to Water Drop LAVolunteer/Donate money, food, and supplies to Hollywood Food Coalition Volunteer/Donate Masks, COVID tests, and PPE to Mask Bloc LA See on Instagram Shelters211 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.Studio DDL - 944 Chung King Rd, Los AngelesCAMP LA - 2723 Lincoln Blvd, Santa MonicaLA Dream Center Emergency Shelter - 2301 Bellevue Avenue, Los AngelesReality Center - 1428 2nd St #400, Santa Monica, 90401Mud/WTR:gather - 2151 Main Street, Santa Monica Re/Creation Cafe - 4500 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles 90016Black Lantern Books/Black Lantern Co-Op - 6533 West Blvd, Inglewood 90302Sender One Westwood - 10887 Lindbrook Dr, Los AngelesSender One LAX - 11220 Hindry Ave, Los Angeles Westwood Recreation Center - 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles 90025The Sidewalk Project LA - 768 Stanford Ave, Los Angeles 90021El Camina Real Charter High School - 5440 Valley Circle Road, Woodland Hills 91367Animal SheltersLos Angeles Equestrian Center - 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506Pierce College Equestrian Centers - 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills/6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills 913167Agoura Animal Care Center - 29525Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills 91301 See on Instagram 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 unhousedVolunteer/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 FundVolunteer/Donate to the Pasadena Red Cross Resource Center–They’re in need of pillows, cots, mats, sanitary products, diapers, and clothes (prioritize children). Located at 128 S Marengo Ave (Pasadena Convention Center Parking Lot)Volunteer/Donate clothes, meals, water bottles, supplies, blankets, sanitary products to Pasadena Convention Center Donate to DENA RELIEF DRIVE. Located at 236 W. Mountain Ave, Pasadena 91103 (Starting at 10:30AM 1/9/25; contact Brandon Lamar at 626-314-4256 or kinginme2020@gmail.com)SheltersAll Saints Church - 32 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena St Sarkis Armenian Church - 58 S Sierra Madre, Pasadena 91107Friends in Deed Bad Weather Shelter at Trinity Lutheran Church - 997 East Walnut Street 91106Pasadena Convention Center - 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena (welcomes pets on leashes and in carriers)Odyssey Games - 1795 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena Junior High LA - 603 S Brand Blvd, Glendale 91204Pacific Community Center - 501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale 91204Arcadia Public Library - 20 West Duarte Road, Arcadia 91007Arcadia Community Center - 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia 91007Ritchie Valens Recreation Center - 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 91331Animal Shelters Rose Bowl Stadium - 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena 91103Pasadena Humane Society - 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 91105 - YouTube www.youtube.com Azusa Volunteer/Donate to Halfsies Snack Shack - 600 E 5th Street, Azusa 91702 HELP: Prepare MealsGather DonationsDistribute Food & SuppliesDONATE: Money for groceries Food to cook Packaged or Prepared Food Bottled WaterHygiene ProductsBlankets and Clothing GIVECALFIREHabitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation World Central KitchenMutual Aid LA Network LA Regional Food BankWildlife Recovery FundCalifornia Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief FundEaton Fire LinktreeGoFundMe (Help families affected by the wildfires. 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