How to Help CA Wildfire Victims

Californians are still recovering from the last year's devastating and historically destructive fire season. Thousands more will need additional assistance recovering from the blazes that are currently burning across the state.
Here are some organizations seeking help for victims. 
The Salvation Army has deployed disaster response teams to help evacuees and first responders in Redding, California, where the Carr Fire has has already destroyed hundreds of buildings and threatens thousands more. The organization is collecting monetary donations from the public, which it says will go directly toward relief efforts.
GoFundMe has created a list of verified campaignsthat are raising money for those impacted by the Carr Fire. Donors can send money to help families, residents and firefighters.
Facebook has launched a crisis response page for those affected by the fires in Northern California. Users can create public posts on the page to request, find or offer help. They also have the option to donate money directly to relief efforts.
The Shasta Regional Community Foundation is accepting donations for its Community Disaster Relief Fund. The money collected will be funneled to local nonprofits and disaster relief organizations.
The American Red Cross is providing shelter and aid for fire victims in Northern California. Those who want to help the organization can make $10 donations to the Red Cross by texting REDCROSS to 90999.
The Wildfire Firefighter Foundation is accepting donations to help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and to assist injured firefighters and their families.
CNN’s Impact Your World initiative has created a page to collect donations that will go toward seven organizations working on helping the victims of California’s wildfires. The organizations include The Community Foundation Sonoma County, Convoy of Hope and Direct Relief.
The California Community Foundation is accepting donations to help those who are displaced or homeless because of the fires. The Los Angeles-based organization will also help rebuild homes and assist with medical needs, like mental and physical health problems and respiratory illnesses exacerbated by the fires.

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