Wildfires are ravaging the West coast. Here's how you can help

CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire | 9/10/2020, 9:32 a.m.
Wildfires are wreaking havoc on California, Oregon, and Washington, killing at least seven people and forcing tens of thousands of …
A resident runs into a home to save a dog as the Hennessey fire continues to rage near Lake Berryessa in Napa, California./Credit: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images

By Lauren Lee, CNN

(CNN) -- Wildfires are wreaking havoc on California, Oregon, and Washington, killing at least seven people and forcing tens of thousands of people into shelters amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Various non-profit organizations are responding to assist displaced residents and help with recovery. To support all of the organizations helping out, click on the button above or click here.

The Red Cross is working in all three states providing meals, health services, comfort and other support for affected residents.. The organization is accepting donations and looking to enlist thousands of volunteers to help during wildfire season.

United Way of Northern California, Whitman County and Jackson County are providing emergency cash grants to those who lost their homes.

Due to the pandemic, long-term needs like rehousing and income recovery may be particularly difficult for fire victims. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy is allocating funds to help.

The California Fire Foundation's Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program accepts donations to help those affected by the fires. The organization provides $250 gift cards to eligible victims.

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