UNIVERSITY BULLETINS | Donations and fundraising are the most effective assistance the LMU community can provide at this time in regards to fire relief efforts in California. It is best that you make monetary contributions, no matter how small, so that agencies on the ground can use these funds to meet the needs of the victims of the fires in the most-effective way possible.
The following agencies are on the ground and are already providing aid to fire victims:
- American Red Cross: Is accepting donations in support of the California wildfires.
- Catholic Charities of Ventura County: Provides social services to those affected by the Ventura fires. Donations can be made here.
- California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund: For 15 years, the foundation has offered aid to those affected by wildfires. Grants have gone to rebuilding homes, providing financial and mental health assistance and helping those affected to get medical treatment.
- Humane Society of Ventura County: More than 100 animals are being housed at the Humane Society location. The group has set up an Amazon registry wish list.
- The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is working with local shelters to clear space to allow for incoming animals. They are waiving adoption fees to help make room for more animals. If you’re considering giving a home to a pet in need, you’ll actually be helping two animals- the one you adopt, plus the next pet that arrives in need of care.
- Baby2Baby is working to get high-need items to children affected by the ongoing Camp, Hill, and Woolsey fires in California. Help them supply diapers, wipes, blankets, and other basic baby essentials to families in need by purchasing from their registry.
- The LAFD Foundation collects money to cover costs that the fire department can’t always afford, including brush helmets, custom flashlights and night-vision capability. Donations can be made here.
If you would like to work on a fundraising event or for more information, please contact Patrick Furlong in the Center for Service and Action at Patrick.Furlong@lmu.edu.
