Understanding the most effective ways to help Los Angeles in the wildfire crisis

January 14, 2025

COFFEE:

Donating directly to the organizations listed below is the most direct and effective way to help LA. Please know that, should you still need coffee this month from us, any and all profits will additionally go directly to the below linked organizations.

PEOPLE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE:

According to Emergency Network Los Angeles, monetary donations to Salvation Army and American Red Cross are "the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating. Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through businesses local to the disaster, which supports economic recovery." It's also been stated that an overwhelming amount of physical supplies have been donated and they don't have the means to properly circulate them, so donating money is indeed the best way to help.

SALVATION ARMY DONATIONS

AMERICAN RED CROSS DONATIONS

Emergency Network Los Angeles

ANIMALS:

Monetary donations to LA Animal Services are "the best way to help animals in times of an emergency as it ensures we will be able to access necessary resources to provide support." Their partners are many of the recognized organizations you likely know of like the ASPCA and Best Friends.

LA ANIMAL SERVICES DONATIONS Tragically they had online fraud when they need your support the most. Please consider writing them a check (instructions at bottom of linked page). They need your help!

The individual shelters aren't set up on a macro network in a financial sense. Please consider donating to them as well.

Emergency Shelters and Rescues for Animals

Agoura Hills

Western Veterinary Center

Animal type: Small animals
Address and phone: 4990 Reyes Adobe Rd, Agoura Hills, CA; 805-957-7387

Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park Animal Care Center

Animal type: Small animals
Address and phone: 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA; 626-962-3577

Burbank

Los Angeles Equestrian Center

Animal type: Horses
Address and phone: 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA; 818-840-9063

City of Industry

Industry Hills Expo

Animal type: Large animals; capacity for 200 horses
Address and phone: 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA; 626-330-0324

Downey

Downey Animal Care Center

Animal type: Small animals
Address and phone: 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA; 526-940-6898

El Segundo

Grateful Dogs Clubhouse

Animal type: Dogs
Address and phone: 202 Illinois St, El Segundo, CA; 310-364-0011

Gardena

Carson Animal Care Center

Animal type: Small animals
Address and phone: 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA; 310-523-9566

Laguna Hills

Pasture Space

Animal type: Horses and goats
Phone: 949-371-1736

Lancaster

Antelope Valley Fair

Animal type: Large animals
Address and phone: 2551 W Avenue H Lancaster, CA; 661-948-6060

Lancaster Animal Care Center

Animal type: Large animals
Address and phone: 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA; 661-940-4191

Lawndale

South Bay Rodent Rescue

Animal type: Rats, mice, hamsters
Phone: 424-571-9530

Los Angeles

Belle’s Boarding

Animal type: Dogs
Address and phone: 5751 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; 323-424-4145

Best Friends Animal Society

Animal type: Small animals
Address and phone: 1845 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles, CA; 424-208-8840

Westwood Recreation Center

Animal type: Small animals; open to evacuees with small animal companions
Address and phone: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; 310-473-3610

Malibu

Big Heart Rescue

Animal type: Large and small animals
Phone: 424-395-4200

Manhattan Beach

South Bay Wildlife Rehab and Education

Animal type: Wild birds
Phone: 310-400-9147

Palmdale

Palmdale Animal Care Center

Animal type: Small animals
Address and phone: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA; 661-575-2888

Pasadena

Pasadena Humane

Animal type: Small animals and wildlife
Address and phone: 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA; 626-792-7151
If you need help with injured wildlife, Pasadena Humane requests that you text or call 626-344-1129