Philanthropic response to California and Oregon wildfires

In the past few weeks, states along the western coast of the United States have seen a record-breaking fire season, with associated displacement of residents, damage to buildings and forests and health impacts from smoke-filled air. With fire season still beginning, it’s difficult to estimate the full economic and environmental effects of this crisis, but 2020 has already shattered the all-time California record with 3.2 million acres burned so far.

Many of our donors want to know how they can help with short-term response and long-term recovery in California and Oregon. Below is a list of organizations providing direct assistance and funds that support local nonprofits working to assist the victims of the fires and rebuild burned businesses and communities.

California Fire Foundation

Direct Relief – California Wildfires

Latino Community Foundation – California Wildfire Relief Fund

Oregon Community Foundation – Oregon Wildfire Relief and Recovery

United Way Bay Area – Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund

In addition, this is a list of community foundations in California that have relief funds in place.

Photo credit: Andrea Booher, FEMA Photo Library.