In January, fires encircled Los Angeles, California, killing 29 and destroying both businesses and homes, from the mansions in the Pacific Palisades razed by the Palisades Fire to the 9,400 buildings in predominantly middle- and working-class areas like Altadena and Pasadena destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Early estimates rank it the costliest disaster in US history, with damages and economic losses totaling more than those caused by Hurricane Katrina. California is accustomed to seasonal fires, yet the scale of loss from these out-of-season blazes means the community is just beginning the recovery journey. 

Here are some of the organizations using our fundraising platform to support disaster relief efforts. 

The nonprofits

A Moment of Magic Foundation

This organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. A Moment of Magic, formerly known as The Princess Project, is a program originally founded by Kylee McGrane and Margaret McAndrew. With chapters across the United States on a mission to spread some magic and a little bit of pink, this national program dresses college-age students as some of the world's most popular princesses to volunteer at children’s hospitals and schools. A Moment of Magic Foundation uses a Give Lively-powered Branded Donation Widget on its website. 

Support A Moment of Magic Foundation’s fire response efforts
A Moment of Magic's LA Fire Response Fund provides care packages to children with medical vulnerabilities affected by the LA Fires.  

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Savvy Giving by Design™

The mission of this nonprofit national network of professional interior designers is to provide comfort, support and healing to families with a child facing a medical crisis by transforming the interior spaces of their homes at no cost to the families. By supporting new room transformations, Savvy Giving by Design gives children a space to “just be” away from the demands of treatment, supporting them as they navigate their new lives, both mentally and physically. The “Donate” button on the Savvy by Design website leads to a Give Lively-powered Campaign Page. 

Support Savvy Giving by Design’s fire response efforts
‍The GTYRB: LA Fire Response 2025 will send Angeleno children 100 or more “Go to Your Room Boxes,” a care package filled with comfort essentials like cozy blankets, soft pillows and a few carefully selected items that offer a sense of support, care and warmth. These boxes were originally designed to reach children across the country who may not be able to receive an in-person room transformation from the nonprofit.   

Christ is Relief, Inc.

This nonprofit’s mission is to mitigate the impact of disasters through swift and compassionate response, recovery assistance and resilience-building initiatives. Christ is Relief is committed to serving the most vulnerable communities affected by natural and human-made disasters, offering immediate relief and long-term support. Leveraging a network of volunteers, partnerships and community engagement, the organization aims to restore safety, health and hope to those in need. Guided by empathy, integrity and collaboration principles, it strives to foster a world more prepared and resilient in the face of adversity.

Support Christ is Relief’s fire response efforts
‍Relief for Renewal: California Strong provides aid and long-term support for the communities affected by the LA Fires.