The American Red Cross is committed to providing individuals affected by the devastating wildfires with: safe shelter; access to food; basic health services; emotional support; financial assistance to Californians who lived within the fire perimeters of Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, and Kenneth, as defined by Cal OES.

Your financial donation can help people affected by the 2025 California Wildfires.

3 days ago · The American Red Cross provides emergency relief to residents and families impacted by disasters, providing meals, medical care and a safe place to shower and sleep. Click here to learn more.

5 days ago · The American Red Cross, along with partners, has been working around the clock to support people like Michael and his family, whose lives have been upended after two massive wildfires destroyed more than 16,000 structures in California. Hundreds of Red Cross responders are providing food, shelter, emotional care and recovery planning.

5 days ago · When Sheets completed his American Red Cross disaster relief training on New Year’s Eve, he never imagined his first deployment would come just days later—nearly 2,000 miles from home. The devastating Southern California fires were so widespread that the Red Cross issued a nationwide call for volunteers. Sheets, who had prior experience as ...

Jan 10, 2025 · More than 200 American Red Cross workers are helping southern California residents fleeing from the massive and fast-moving wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes of all sizes.

Jan 13, 2025 · Anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress because of the fires can call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-985-5990 to receive free crisis counseling. State and nonprofit partners like the American Red Cross and others are providing a safe place to stay, meals and emotional comfort to people.

6 days ago · As January draws to a close, the two massive fires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures in California are almost out, but for those impacted, recovery is just beginning. The American Red Cross is helping now and will continue to be there for weeks and months to come.

Jan 16, 2025 · Nearly 10,000 people in the Los Angeles area have enlisted as new American Red Cross volunteers in the past week, a staggering number.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 9, 2025 — The American Red Cross is on the ground helping Southern California residents affected by the massive, fast-moving wildfires that continue to destroy homes, neighborhoods, businesses and livelihoods. We’re focused on making sure everyone has a safe place to stay and that no one faces this heartbreaking ...