As many of you know, California has been struck by a series of wildfires that has literally devastated our state. Potentially, hundreds of people may have died in Northern California in the Camp Fire, and Southern California was hit at the same time by the deadly Woolsey and Hill Fires that marched through Agoura Hills and Calabasas and into Topanga and Malibu Canyons causing complete and total anihiliation.

Needless to say, we are hearing of many people who were affected catastrophically by the fires, and are doing everything we can to help and aid in their recovery. Please help us reach out, and share love and resources:

First on the list is the American Red Cross. When the Woolsey Fire was at its height, the Red Cross set up numerous relief shelters to accommodate all the displaced residents, and to feed and clothe them. In fact, as of this writing, the Red Cross shelters are still open, sheltering citizens and helping them to find their way back from this tragedy. (Click on name for link)

American Red Cross

In addition to people, thousands of animals were also endangered, and many courageous souls risked their own lives to save the horses, dogs, llamas (!), and other animals from the fire. One group in particular stood out: Pony Posse, whose founder’s daughter, Rebecca, raced through flames in Malibu Canyon and saved 48 horses from certain death. So brave, and so remarkable! However, the family lost their ranch, White Cloud Ranch, to the flames and with it, lost everything: business and home. Here is a GoFundMe set up by actress Ever Carradine to help them recover. (Click on name for link)

Pony Posse Recovery Fund

Lastly, many families suffered in these fires, and lost not only their homes, but also their clothes, toys and household goods. One group that is helping families get back on their feet is the Las Virgenes school district, which serves the Calabasas area, and has created a fund to help their families begin again:

Las Virgenes Fire Relief Fund

We will update this page in the days to come as we learn of more who need help, and the results of the recovery. Please note that as we are a SoCal business, we have focused primarily first on two of the SoCal relief funds, as we are not quite aware of the needs for the North just yet. We will add those as soon as we become more familiar with their recovery process.

(Owl on Malibu beach, taken by LA Times photographer Wally Skalij)

 

Love and peace to all……………….