Connor Claire Caitlyn Jenner’s house survived the California wildfires but many people were not so lucky. Celebrities such as Liam Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus, Shannen Doherty, Gerard Butler, and Robin Thicke lost their homes and so did a lot of other people.
The fires in California have displaced hundreds of thousands of people and pets and destroyed thousands of homes. The death toll is now over 50 people. What can we do to help?
According to the Center for International Disaster Information, sending money is almost always the most efficient way to help in a disaster.
When you donate physical goods, precious resources (ie. volunteers’ time) are used to sort through the donated items rather than buying exactly what is needed. You can check the credibility of a charity on Charity Navigator.
Here are some charities accepting donations for the terrible fires affected hundreds of thousands of people across the state. California Fires How to Help:
American Red Cross
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund
Caring Choices
Entertainment Industry Foundation
Humane Society of Ventura County
GoFundMe has organized a page that details the current relief efforts in Northern and Southern California.
Also, if you live in the area, AirBnB is operating its Open Homes program that asks people to open their homes to those affected by the fires. Until Nov. 29, the company is allowing residents to mark their homes as a place for evacuees and aid workers to stay for free. If you have an empty bedroom in the area, consider opening it to someone in need.
Finally, Google is collecting donations to help those affected by the wildfires. It is funneling the donations to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, which will distribute the money to local nonprofits.
The team at Celebrity WotNotsend their thoughts to everyone affected by these wildfires.
