{"id":92403,"date":"2025-01-31T12:22:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=92403"},"modified":"2026-03-03T01:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:46:06","slug":"california-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/california-wildfires","title":{"rendered":"6 Nonprofits Making a Difference During the Los Angeles Wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the initial Palisades Fire erupted on January 7, 2025, the historic Los Angeles fires have resulted in approximately $250 billion<\/a> in damage. This has left many people and animals desperate for food, lodging, and recovery support.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll look at six nonprofit organizations making a difference and raising funds using Donorbox<\/a> during the Los Angeles County fires.<\/p>\n

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Los Angeles Wildfires Inspired These 6 Nonprofits to Help Those Affected<\/h2>\n

Since the fires first swept the region, we\u2019ve seen many nonprofit organizations step up to provide disaster relief for victims of the Los Angeles County fires.<\/p>\n

From crowdfunding<\/a> and peer-to-peer<\/a> campaigns to donation forms, the support has been overwhelming. Here are six nonprofits making a difference for those affected by the California fires.<\/p>\n

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1. <\/a>Aveson Community Organization<\/h3>\n

The Aveson Community Organization<\/a> has launched a peer-to-peer campaign to help its local community raise close to $100,000 for damages caused by the Eaton Fire.<\/p>\n

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Supporters can easily donate to this local community affected by the Los Angeles fires using Donorbox\u2019s multi-step donation form<\/a>, or choose to help them fundraise by clicking on the \u201cI want to fundraise for this\u201d button.<\/p>\n

The Aveson Community Organization is the parent-teacher organization of Aveson Charter Schools. As a registered nonprofit, their primary goal is to raise funds for their school programs and spaces through events, while remaining dedicated to disaster relief that supports their overall goal.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to donate to this initiative, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. <\/a>Animal Victory Fund<\/h3>\n

The Animal Victory Fund<\/a> is providing relief for animals affected by the California wildfires through a Donorbox fundraising page.<\/p>\n

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By enabling the donor wall<\/a> feature, this campaign also provides social proof and further motivates supporters to give to animals impacted by the Los Angeles firestorm.<\/p>\n

The Animal Victory Fund comprises 20 organizations focused on assisting animals impacted by natural disasters or other crises. Together, they have helped more than 50 organizations and individuals and gathered nearly five million signatures via petitions as part of their cause.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to support the animals directly impacted by the Los Angeles fires through their cause, donate here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>3. First Responders Children\u2019s Foundation<\/h3>\n

The First Responders Children\u2019s Foundation<\/a> is seeking donations to help financially support children and families of first responders, including firefighters who have risked or lost their lives in the line of duty. Their Natural Disaster Program<\/a> provides support to the families of first responders who live in these communities and also experience hardship as a result of disasters like the California wildfires.<\/p>\n

Below is their donation page, which showcases their preferred giving interval, encouraging supporters to donate a recurring<\/a> gift.<\/p>\n

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For 23 years and counting, the First Responder\u2019s Children\u2019s Foundation has raised funds and provided comfort and assistance by supporting, promoting, and facilitating activities and programs for children and the community at large.<\/p>\n

To donate to their cause, visit the link here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>4. Love Like Water<\/h3>\n

Love Like Water<\/a> has set up a donation page to assist legendary producer Madlib in raising funds. Madlib and his family have lost their home, decades of music, and equipment due to the tragic Los Angeles County fires.<\/p>\n

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Created by artists and activists, Love Like Water strives to raise awareness and provide sustainable assistance in the face of the global water crisis.<\/p>\n

They have delivered more than 12,000 gallons of clean water to date, responding to the water crises by implementing solutions to water insecurity in the United States and beyond.<\/p>\n

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5. Far Away Projects<\/h3>\n

Far Away Projects\u2019<\/a> crowdfunding campaign aims to provide critical relief to countless families and animals affected by the California fires.<\/p>\n

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This organization is committed to supporting global social impact projects and grassroots efforts by connecting social entrepreneurs to resources, tools, and support that help grow their initiatives. Projects are then selected for fiscal sponsorship based on their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

This nonprofit has raised a whopping $14 million and has over 5,000 individual donors and more than 140 projects worldwide.<\/p>\n

Show your support for families in dire constraints due to the Los Angeles wildfires by donating<\/a> to this campaign.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>6. Operation Blankets of Love<\/h3>\n

Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)<\/a> is a proud partner and service provider of the American Red Cross, providing shelters, rescue groups, and pet owners in California, the U.S., and beyond with critical supplies.<\/p>\n

Take a look at their brand-aligned donation form<\/a> embedded on their website.<\/p>\n

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Since being established, OBOL has served 1,040 animal rescues and 124 shelters, with over 60,000 animals served annually.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to give towards their cause, donate here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Donorbox Tools to Help Provide Disaster Relief<\/h2>\n

When disaster strikes, having the right tools to quickly mobilize your supporters and provide support is crucial.<\/p>\n

Donorbox\u2019s secure<\/a> donation forms provide 22+ payment options for donors and make it easy for them to give again using our QuickDonate™<\/a> feature. Plus, donors can enjoy a superfast checkout process with Donorbox UltraSwift™ Pay<\/a> digital wallet payments.<\/p>\n

Here are some of our top features that help bring in countless donations for disaster relief.<\/p>\n

Bonus resource: <\/strong>Explore the most critical tools that help inspire generosity during disaster relief fundraising (plus examples!) in our blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. <\/a>Peer-to-peer<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking to rally your best supporters to help you collect donations towards your all-important mission, then a peer-to-peer campaign is for you.<\/p>\n

Donorbox Peer-to-Peer<\/a> fundraising pages are easy to set up. Once you\u2019ve signed up<\/a>, you can create a peer-to-peer campaign on the backend and either send invites directly to your supporters or add an \u201cI want to fundraise for this\u201d button to your campaign page. Supporters will then be guided to create their own fundraising pages and promote them within their networks, with all the funds they raise going straight to your cause.<\/p>\n

Donorbox makes it easy for nonprofits to create a sense of urgency during a peer-to-peer campaign with its goal meter<\/a> feature. This is also a great way to show supporters how far their donations have come in helping you reach your goal.<\/p>\n

For more information on setting up a peer-to-peer campaign, check out our step-by-step guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. <\/a>Crowdfunding<\/h3>\n

Crowdfunding is a wonderful way to engage your donors<\/a>, accelerate your campaign, and bring in more donations to provide disaster relief.<\/p>\n

Donorbox Crowdfunding<\/a> allows you to quickly create a compelling, brand-aligned crowdfunding campaign that can increase recurring donations and drive engagement.<\/p>\n

Supporters can share your campaign on social media and stay in the loop with regular updates which you can share directly on your campaign page \u2013 photos and videos included.<\/p>\n

Plus, adding a donor wall gives credibility to your campaign while encouraging further support and interaction from your donors.<\/p>\n

Check out this comprehensive guide on crowdfunding<\/a> for more!<\/p>\n

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<\/a>3. Text-to-give<\/h3>\n

Thinking of mobilizing your fundraising efforts? Donorbox Text-to-Give<\/a> empowers your supporters to donate to your nonprofit from their smartphones by sending a simple text message. It\u2019s quick, convenient, and hassle-free!<\/p>\n

Setting up Text-to-Give is easy. All you have to do is create a Donorbox campaign and enable our Text-to-Give feature. Then, your donors can send a text message with your campaign ID, and they\u2019ll receive a link to your campaign page from where they can donate.<\/p>\n

Repeat donations are even easier, with no need to fill in a form or visit a website. Donors can simply send a text to repeat their gift.<\/p>\n

Check out our video tutorial<\/a> for more!<\/p>\n

Bonus resource: <\/strong>Download our free guide to discover why you need text-to-give<\/a> in your fundraising strategy.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>4. Donorbox Live™<\/h3>\n

Almost no one carries cash these days. That\u2019s why a giving kiosk is essential to streamlining your fundraising, so you can gather those precious donations wherever your donors find you.<\/p>\n

Donorbox Live™<\/a> turns your tablet and Android smartphone (coming soon to iOS) into a mobile giving station, so you can accept quick and cashless donations on the go via credit card, Apple Pay, and more. Cashless donations are also more secure because they reduce the chances of theft and fund mismanagement.<\/p>\n

Plus, bring your brand identity to your in-person fundraising events with Donorbox Live features, inspiring more donor trust and credibility.<\/p>\n

Rally your supporters to give on the spot with an in-person giving kiosk and increase donations to your cause. Watch this short video to learn more!<\/p>\n