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Help the victims of the Los Angeles Fires

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If you’ve seen the news lately, then you know that Los Angeles in the victim of high winds and fast moving wildfires. The devastation is awful. With the city burning around me, it seems ridiculous to talk about sales or fashion tips.

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Instead, I want to ask my readers and remind everyone  that the American Red Cross is here to help Los Angelenos affected by the fires.   The Red Cross is a reliable way to get help or donate to help the Los Angeles fire victims To find a Red Cross shelter, you can download  the Red Cross Hurricane app, visit the Red Cross web site or  call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767.).  You can also make a donation by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999.

Please look for donation areas in your neighbourhood to help the victims and evacuees who now need clothing, blankets, water, household goods and tolietries (tooth paste, tooth brushes, soap.)  I took some time to clean out my closet and donate clothing this week to give to those who have lost all of their clothes, shoes and accessories. Following is a list of organisations and places where you can donate to  provide aid  to Los Angeles Fire Victims.

Give to help the victims of the LA Fires

  • CNN IMPACT Donations Pledge
  • California Community Foundation.  The California Community Foundation has a Wildfire Recovery Fund that addresses the long-term impact of wildfires, such as helping rebuild homes, providing mental health support and financial aid and strengthening infrastructure to improve emergency response systems. You can donate to the fund online or by mailing a check to 717 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, Calif., 90012.
  • CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)  CORE has an emergency response team supplying hygiene kits, masks and protective gear to anyone who experiencing poor air quality because of the wildfires.
  • AirBnB.  If you’re here in Los Angeles and need housing, Airbnb.org is providing free, temporary housing for people who have been displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires. The company has partnered with 211 LA to connect people with a free place to stay. Simply fill out the form on AirBnB to apply for help.L
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Since 2008, Mary Hall has been the author of The Recessionista Blog, which is read by thousands of regular readers in over 160 countries. An internationally recognized expert on the art of the living the good life for less, she has been a commentator on local, national, and international radio and TV shows. Her advice has been featured in over 2,000 media outlets, including The New York Times, Reuters, Life & Style magazine, ABC News, NBC News and now The Huffington Post, among many others.

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