GoFundMe pages are supporting those impacted by the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles County. These can all be found on their centralized hub housing all verified GoFundMe pages related to the wildfires in Southern California. Their Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified.
- Palisades Fire – Rebuild Hope for Chad and His Family
- A local musician and community organizer who takes care of his disabled parents sadly lost his home in Pacific Palisades.
- “Chad’s mom is paralyzed by Neuromyelitis Optica, a rare autoimmune disease, and his dad is blind. The fire took everything: clothes, possessions, and memories. His parents didn’t have insurance on the home. Chad and his family need immediate financial assistance to help recover from the fire.”
- Support Jenny and John: Rebuild Their Lives
- Jenny Weigle-Bonds of Pacific Palisades lived directly on Sunset Boulevard with her husband John. She was on a work call when her phone wouldn’t stop ringing. Neighbors, friends, and family were calling when she suddenly got the order to evacuate. The couple later saw video footage of their home burning down on Instagram.
- “I left my lunch in the toaster oven thinking we would be coming back. We grabbed our medicine, a couple of changes of clothes, hopped in the car, and suddenly we were bumper to bumper on Sunset Boulevard. It took us four hours to go one mile. When we finally reached a friend’s house I just lost it.”
- Hunter Needs Us: Fire Took It All
- A local actress and singer sadly lost her home in the Palisades Fire.
- “She lost her childhood journals, family heirlooms, all of her clothes, all of her everything. She needs our help to recover from this awful disaster.”
- Help Us Rebuild After Losing Everything in Palisades Fire
- A single mother to a four-year-old girl needs urgent support to secure temporary housing following the devastating Palisades Fire.
- “As a single mother, this is the most difficult challenge I’ve ever faced. If you can’t donate, sharing our story with others would mean the world to us.”
Fire Recovery Fund for the Adam Family
A Palisades Village father lost his family’s home and studio in the devastating fire, just a few months after losing his job.
“We lived in Palisades Village for three and a half years, our daughter Hazel was born here in our home, and we are heartbroken over the loss of our community and home…Kristina also lost her studio (the foundation of her business) in the fire, and after losing his job in August 2024, Alex currently also has no income.”
- Help Nikki & The Rifkin Family Rebuild After Palisades Fire
- A local fitness instructor and her family are receiving support from Bar Method employees after they lost everything in the fire.
- “Our dear Bar Method instructor, Nikki, tragically lost everything in the Palisades Fire. We are here to rally the Bar Method community around her to help raise funds to attempt to get her and her family back on their feet.”
- Help the Jungers who lost everything in the Palisades Fire
- The Junger family was unable to return to their home before the wildfire tore through, destroying their home, possessions, and memories.
- “This hardworking, loving family of five has lost their home and everything they owned in this tragedy.”
- Eaton Fire
- Zuniga Family Home Lost in Eaton Fire
- A Huntington Hospital nurse and her family sadly lost their home in the Eaton Fire.
- “Our dear friend and colleague, a dedicated nurse at Huntington Hospital who has spent years caring for our community, is now facing an unimaginable crisis.”
- Help Walt Rebuild After Devastating Fire
- An Altadena community staple who has lived in his home for over 60 years has tragically lost his house in the Eaton Fire.
- “Our father, Walt Butler, has been the heart and soul of Altadena for decades. Known for his unwavering dedication to the community, he built a legacy through his beloved shoe stores and endless support for local youth. Whether it was sponsoring youth sports teams, mentoring kids, or simply offering a listening ear, Walt has always been there for others.”
- Help Destiny’s Grandparents Rebuild After Eaton Canyon Fire
- A retired elderly couple in Altadena who live on social security is in need of help after their home was lost in the wildfire.
- “My grandmother, who spent years working for the Department of Water and Power of Los Angeles, and my grandfather, who worked at Sysco, have always been hardworking and independent. My grandfather is a survivor of lymphatic cancer, and just two weeks ago, he underwent a stent procedure. Along with their medical bills, they are already facing the rising costs of mortgage payments and property taxes…The fire has taken not just their home but their sense of security and stability.”
- Help Lani after losing all belongings in Eaton Fire
- A recent college graduate hadn’t even unpacked after moving back to her hometown when the Eaton Fire burned down her home.
- “My means of making a living, and all belongings I’ve ever had are gone. I was not even finished unpacking. I have lost just about everything except my life. Please help. I am now homeless and have the clothes on my back and my car.”
- Together for the Bagby Family: Fire Recovery Fund
- The Bagby family was forced to evacuate quickly and lost nearly everything in the devastating Altadena Fire.
- “Please donate to help the family in order to take the next steps. Donations will be going to food, clothing, essentials, etc.”
How to Help
Here is additional information you can share with your audiences who want to support those impacted:
- 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. Funds raised will go directly to people impacted who are seeking help through GoFundMe fundraisers, and to nonprofit organizations on the ground providing relief.
- Start a certified charity fundraiser for a verified organization providing critical support to those affected
Protecting the GoFundMe Community
At GoFundMe, being a safe and trusted place to give and receive help is our top priority. We have a team of experts working around the clock to review fundraisers and prevent misuse. During humanitarian disasters and other crises, our team proactively monitors and verifies fundraisers so the communities impacted can receive the quick and trusted support they need. For a fundraiser to be considered verified, it must go through an enhanced due diligence review process. This process includes both a robust human review from our world-class Trust & Safety experts as well as technical tools designed to catch misuse.
GoFundMe also has the first and only donor protection guarantee in the crowdfunding industry. Through the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee, we guarantee donors a full refund in the rare case something isn’t right. You can learn more about our Trust & Safety practices on our safety hub, as well as find tips that can be shared with your audiences.
