How to Help Victims of the LA Wildfires

Returning readers are accustomed to reading an array of policy suggestions or commentary on the myriad policy failures that lead to tragedies like this week’s devastating wildfires.

But today we want to tell you how you can help.

As we write, nearly 12,000 structures — homes, businesses, churches and schools — have been destroyed, and at least 11 Californians have lost their lives. The worst part may be that it’s not over.

We’ve received calls from several donors asking where their dollars can make the most impact. They’re looking for private, philosophically-aligned organizations engaged in disaster relief rather than government agencies.

Along with our partners, we have vetted a handful of trustworthy organizations providing direct aid to those in need. We’re moving donations to these groups through the California Wildfire Relief Fund at DonorsTrust, the oldest and largest donor-advised fund committed to the principles of liberty.

If you’d like to join this relief effort, please download contribution instructions here.