A Serious Moment
“There are moments when you have to just walk away and cry.”Support wildfire relief in Southern California
~ Lou Angeli, Filmmaker
The Southern California wildfires are under control, but for those who have been impacted by this disaster, the recovery has barely begun. Your donations to either of these organizations will help the victims of the fires and other disasters around the nation rebuild their communities, and their lives.
Here are some of the agencies collecting donations for fire victims, their phone numbers and Web sites:
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund: 800-HELP-NOW or 800-257-7575 for Spanish speakers, http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html
San Diego American Red Cross: 858-309-1200, http://www.sdarc.org/donate/ Designate option 2, San Diego/Imperial Counties Local Disaster Fund, to support the Harris/Witch Creek response operations.
Orange County American Red Cross: 714-481-5300, http://www.oc-redcross.org/ Businesses who are interested in making bulk donations of needed items may call 714-481-5370.
Los Angeles American Red Cross: 800-435-7669, http://www.redcrossla.org Corporations and businesses interested in making in-kind donations may call 800-746-5463.
San Diego Food Bank: 866-350-3663, http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Goodwill Southern California: 888-4-GOODWILL, http://www.goodwillsocal.org/
Salvation Army Southern California: 213-896-9160, http://www.salvationarmysocal.org/
Governor's Office of Emergency Services: 800-750-2858, http://www.californiavolunteers.org/
Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: 888-SPCA-LA1, http://www.spcala.com/
Google also posted a page: http://www.google.com/checkout/wildfires.html
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