LA County Wildfires Fund

HELP US MEET A $100,000 MATCH

The Town of Palm Beach United Way is raising money to help residents impacted by the unprecedented wildfires in Southern California. We have started a wildfires fund to support emergency response efforts in the greater Los Angeles area with the help of matching gifts from

Susan and Dom Telesco | $50,000
Sandy and George Garfunkel | $50,000

Please help us meet these generous matching gifts.
Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

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Several major wildfires have devastated Southern California, with the two biggest blazes – the Palisades and Eaton fires – continuing to burn as firefighters work towards containment. Wind and dry conditions continue to complicate response efforts. At least 27 people have died and more than 100,000 have been displaced. The fires have burned about 40,000 acres and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Tens of thousands of people remain under evacuation orders or warnings. Entire communities have been destroyed, with downed power lines, possible gas line issues, debris, and toxic ash lingering for months. Clean up and rebuilding will be a long-term effort.

By donating to the Town of Palm Beach United Way, you are supporting vetted organizations on the ground that are providing vital help to those who need it most. The situation is fluid and there is no doubt the needs will be great and will continue for some time.

100% of all money donated will benefit children and adults impacted by the fires

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Other Ways to Donate

PHONE

Call 561-655-1919

CHECK

Make check payable to Town of Palm Beach United Way
with "LA Fires" in the memo and mail to:

44 Cocoanut Row, Suite M201
Palm Beach, FL 33480

Fund Distributions

$200,000 distributed to date

The LA County Wildfires Fund is providing food, water, medicine, medical supplies, hygiene kits, masks, firefighting equipment, cleaning materials, financial assistance, and emergency grant funding to vetted organizations on the ground that are providing vital help to those who need it most. The Town of Palm Beach United Way will continue to identify additional partners on the ground to support the needs of LA residents.

Americares | $50,000

As devastating wildfires scorch Los Angeles, Americares is launching a rapid response to restore access to health services and address the most urgent health needs in affected communities.

Americares is prepared to deliver essential medicines, medical supplies, hygiene kits and first aid items to support communities impacted by the fires. The health-focused relief organization has offered assistance to more than 70 partner health facilities in the path of the fires.

The organization is also prepared to provide emergency funding to help restore health services for low-income and uninsured residents in affected communities.

https://www.americares.org/news/2025-0109-americares-launches-response-to-california-wildfires

Global Empowerment Mission | $50,000

The GEM team is presently on the ground in Los Angeles County assisting those affected. They currently have truckloads of supplies coming to Southern California from their Chico warehouse and have opened a second west coast branch in LA. This branch is a long term recovery hub that will be solely focused on supporting the Los Angeles community well into the future. GEM's headquarters in Miami, as well as its North California branch have already deployed over 20 full size semi trucks of vital aid to the LA hub. Supplies include immediate needs such as food, water, and cleaning supplies, and will transition to longer term needs such as mattresses and rebuilding materials. This will continue on an ongoing basis until needs are met.

In collaboration with BStrong, GEM is also distributing cash assistance cards to evacuated residents. These cash cards are distributed to assist with urgent needs, such as gas, food, children’s supplies, clothing, and/or whatever else is needed most at that moment. The GEM team is visiting various locations throughout the area including shelters, evacuation points, and distribution sites to deliver cards.

https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/la-county-wildfires

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | $50,000

The LAFD Foundation is actively seeking funds to equip our LAFD members battling wildfires with equipment and supplies such as:

EMERGENCY FIRE SHELTERS –These light, compact personal fire shelters are designed to reflect radiant heat, protect against convective heat, and trap breathable air within.
HYDRATION BACKPACKS - Firefighters can be on the front lines of a wildfire for up to 12 hours with these unique backpacks that carry three quarts of water.
WILDLAND BRUSH TOOLS –These light and durable hand tools are specially designed to help ground crews cut through tree limbs, clear brush overgrowth, and remove potential fuel sources.

The LAFD Foundation has already used funding to support its base camp for firefighters. They have purchased essential items like tech equipment, EZ-ups, and generators to keep operations running smoothly.

https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812

World Central Kitchen | $50,000

World Central Kitchen is distributing comforting meals to first responders and impacted families at 20+ locations in Southern California, including emergency personnel hubs, shelters, and public distribution sites. In total, WCK’s local network of 25+ food truck partners has served more than 42,000 comforting meals and counting to communities affected by the fires’ destruction.

Moving forward, WCK will continue to adapt its relief model as needed to ensure the food support needs of the hardest-hit communities in Southern California are being met.

https://wck.org/relief/california-fires-jan25