As wildfires in Los Angeles County continue to rage, one public library branch and two LA Unified School District schools are among the thousands of structures already destroyed. The California Department of Education has partnered with SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund to help students, teachers, and school staff.

SLJ will follow the impact of this disaster on the education and library community. For now, the focus is on immediate assistance for the victims of this tragedy.

People in Los Angeles can access a list of resources compiled by Mutual Aid LA Network.

For anyone looking to help, the following organizations (listed alphabetically) are taking donations:

American Red Cross

Animal Wellness Foundation

Best Friends Animal Society

CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation Provides financial aid to firefighters and their families in case of injury or death and supports burn victims.

California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund

DirectRelief Provides medical supplies and aid.

GoFundMe California Wildfire Fund A central site for all verified GoFundMe campaigns for people impacted by the fires.

League of California Community Foundations A coalition of the state's nonprofits, coordinating relief efforts for people affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Pasadena Humane

SupplyBank.org

World Central Kitchen