Please be aware of illegal charity scams that may be set up through crowdfunding websites. Also, note that donations made through crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe may or may not be tax deductible. Check their websites or https://www.charitynavigator.org/ for more information.

United Way California Chapters
Click below to find your local United Way Chapter and see how you can help donate or volunteer for disaster relief efforts in your community.
Ventura County | Santa Barbara County | San Luis Obispo County

Red Cross
The Red Cross is accepting applications for volunteers on its website.
Those who wish to make monetary donations can call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross website here.

Salvation Army Chapters
Click below to find your local Salvation Army, or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
Ventura Corps | Santa Barbara Corps | San Luis Obispo Corps

Direct Relief
Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief has previously responded to fires in our region with items requested by local healthcare providers, including N-95 respiratory masks and emergency health kits full of emergency medicines and supplies. To donate, visit http://directrelief.org/donate, and click “Direct my donation to,” and choose the cause you would like. For example, “Southern California Wildfires.” Direct Relief says it is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of funds designated by donors for relief will go to the chosen cause.

Ventura County Community Disaster Relief Fund
The Ventura County Community Disaster Relief Fund, created by the Ventura County Community Foundation, supports organizations providing shelter and long-term housing, legal services, education, healthcare and other immediate and long-term needs of those affected by fires. Donate to the VCCF Disaster Resilience and Preparedness Fund

CCF Wildfire Relief Fund
The CCF Wildfire Relief Fund supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires and preparedness efforts. Donate here!

Foodbank of SB County
The Foodbank annually provides 10 million pounds of healthy food and produce to SB county residents. http://foodbanksbc.org/