The following list is offered by the New York Times newspaper, and The Center for International Disaster Information suggests that donating money is almost always the most efficient way you can help. Also remember to get the particular charity’s reputation before you give; Charity Navigator is a good source to consult, CIDI says.
- The American Red Cross
- California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund
- California Fire Foundation
- Caring Choices
- Enloe Medical Center
- Entertainment Industry Foundation
- Humane Society of Ventura County
- North Valley Community Foundation
- Salvation Army
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles
- United Way of Northern California
In addition, the GoFundMe site includes links to donate to families who have lost their homes.
Google is collecting donations to funnel to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy which will distribute the money to local nonprofit organizations.
Airbnb allows residents to mark their homes as places for evacuees or aid workers to stay for free.