Support families affected by the California Wildfires

GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub where all of the verified fundraisers for people impacted by the California wildfires can be found, making it easier for people to donate.

Thousands of people have been affected by the wildfires that have devastated and decimated cities and towns in Los Angeles county.

HOW TO HELP OR DONATE

• Donate to a verified fundraiser via the California Wildfire Relief Hub

• Spread awareness by sharing verified fundraisers and the centralized hub link across social media channels. Encouraging others to donate to or share verified fundraisers can also make a difference for individuals and families who need help right now.

• Donate to the GoFundMe.org 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund. Tax-deductible donations will go directly to people impacted through grants who are seeking help through GoFundMe fundraisers, and to nonprofit organizations on the ground providing relief.

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• Start a certified charity fundraiser for a verified organization providing critical support to those affected

“Our hearts continue to be with everyone impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. At GoFundMe, we are working around the clock to ensure these impacted communities receive the support they need. To make it easier for people who want to help those affected, GoFundMe created a centralized hub housing all verified GoFundMe pages related to these wildfires in Southern California. Our Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified.”

Some GoFundMe wildfire fundraisers

Here are fundraisers for several individuals who have selflessly given back to the community and are now facing immense challenges due to the fire:

• Tiffany Hockenhull, a youth coach, lost her home in the recent Eaton Fire. She is the founder of Hawks Village of Leadership, a nonprofit organization committed to leadership development among the youth in the Altadena and Pasadena communities.
• Donny Kincey is a second grade teacher in Altadena who lost his home and two businesses in the Eaton Fire. “For over 20 years, Mr. Donny has been a cornerstone of our community, dedicating his life to coaching, counseling, and inspiring hundreds of young people.”
• Saundra Parker lost her belongings during the wildfires. She co-founded daycare centers and private schools in Pasadena before shutting down during the pandemic. She was in the process of resuming her services before the devastating fires.
• Bill and Grace Coleman lost their home in the recent Altadena fire. Grace is a retired special education teacher for the Pasadena Unified School district and Bill is a deacon at First AME church of Pasadena and a retired teacher as well.
• Joe Joiner and his wife Sherry purchased their Altadena home to escape racial discrimination in the South. It was destroyed in the wildfire. Sherry is a teacher with the Pasadena Unified School District and Joe is a veteran.
• Mattie Dandy’s was ravaged by the flames. The home was built by her late husband and was once used to support at-risk youth in Los Angeles.
• The Washington family lost three homes in less than 24 hours. Allene and Leon Washington moved to Altadena in 1975. They raised their children there who are now adults who also lost the places they call home.
• The Heidelbergs have lived in Altadena for 38 years and lost everything in the fire. Varetta Heidelberg is a Christian saxophonist who founded two non-profits focused on youth and widows. Her husband Levi is an Air Force veteran who worked at a church in Pasadena.
• Nadine Crawford Washington passed away in the wildfires. Her husband is looking to find housing and plan a funeral for the love of his life. The family needs help with expenses.
• Ashley Stinson, along with her mother and children, fled their home of over 30 years with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The fire tragically claimed her father’s ashes.
• Portia Wood’s family has deep roots in Altadena and Pasadena, with a history spanning over a century. This fundraiser aims to support her brother and his family as they navigate the financial challenges of rebuilding their lives and business after this significant loss.
• Terri Williams bought her home more than 30 years ago and spent years renovating it before the wildfires. She planned to retire soon to help raise her granddaughter but now will have to rebuild. “We are devastatingly heartbroken. The grief comes in waves, and our once comfortable life has been shattered,” the fundraiser reads.
• Rhythms of the Village, a black-owned cultural center in Altadena, was destroyed. The center provided a vital space for cultural expression and community gatherings.
• Pam and Julius Norwood had lived in the home for 45 years before it was destroyed in the wildfires. They were planning to leave it to their granddaughter.
• The Ingram family lost their home and business in the recent Eaton Canyon Fires. This includes a daycare center which was run by 74-year-old Theresa.

To view more, please visit the centralized hub.