In the wake of the devastating wildfires impacting communities across Los Angeles, we extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected. Many neighborhoods are facing unprecedented challenges, including power outages, damaged homes and infrastructure, and disrupted access to essential services.
Our goal is to amplify collective action and ensure that our customers — corporate givers, foundations, and nonprofits — can come together to address the urgent needs of Southern California communities.
This is an opportunity to double the impact of your support for these critical relief initiatives.
Matching programs for wildfire relief
Bonterra will match up to $100,000 in donations made by CyberGrants customers to the GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund and to any nonprofits in the Bonterra network listed below who are working on wildfire relief efforts.
By providing donation matching and operational support, we want to empower corporate givers, foundations, and grantmakers to extend their reach and deliver timely, meaningful aid to impacted communities. Read on for our list of nonprofits to support and be sure to take advantage of extended customer service opportunities.
Bonterra’s extended customer service and nonprofit directory
Nonprofits: In addition to creating a directory of Bonterra nonprofits to support, we’re offering reduced-cost and free services to further aid our NPO customers on the ground. Request support with wildfire relief efforts like creating new donation campaigns, getting discounted software expansion licenses, or simply to be added to our directory below. Reach out to your Account Manager or email [email protected] today!
Funders: If your team needs assistance using our platform to mobilize employees or direct grants to nonprofits, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager or Account Manager. Together, we can support those in need and help communities recover from this catastrophic event.
Matching gifts to nonprofits in the Bonterra network and GoFundMe: directory
We know many of you want to help those in need during this difficult time. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of trusted nonprofit organizations that are on the ground providing essential aid and support to wildfire-affected communities.
Consider supporting one of the following recommended nonprofit organizations from the Bonterra network through your grants or employee giving programs. Donations will be matched for the first $100,000 across the following NPOs:
GoFundMe
(81-2279757)
GoFundMe.org is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the unique ability to issue grants to verified, hyperlocal campaigns benefiting individuals, small businesses and community relief efforts, as well as to vetted nonprofits coordinating long-term recovery.
California Fire Foundation
(68-0118991)
The California Fire Foundation provides critical support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve. Your tax-deductible donation will help us commemorate fallen heroes, offer scholarships to children of fallen firefighters, provide aid to victims of fire or other natural disaster, and provide fire safety resources to underserved communities across California.
Feeding America
(36-3673599)
Feeding America supports communities before, during, and after disasters as part of a nationwide network. We are working closely with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to assess damage and provide help where it’s needed most. Food banks in other areas are also stepping in to help, providing emergency supplies like food, water, and other essentials.
Catholic Charities of California
(95-4098671)
At Catholic Charities, we’re dedicated to serving those in need and making a positive impact in our communities. Your generous donation allows us to continue providing essential services, from food assistance to immigration support, emergency relief, and more. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us fulfill our mission of compassion and service.
Your donation enables us to reach more individuals and families in need, offering them hope, dignity, and support. Join us in making a difference today!
Donate now and be a part of our mission to help serve those most vulnerable in our communities.
Covenant House
(13-2725416)
104 young people are currently in our care at Covenant House’s Hollywood campus where the Sunset Fire nearly reached. Quickly changing environmental factors make it impossible to predict if we will be able to continue operating or evacuate our youth, staff and volunteers at any moment.
Covenant House is partnering with local resources to provide essentials and shelter for any youth being displaced. We are all praying that the winds will dissipate. Please support Covenant House in this time of need as we house and protect youth who are depending on us for shelter, services and love.
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
(93-1007427)
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) will be directly supporting the relief efforts of the ongoing and devastating fires raging across the south land.
Over 100,000 residents and rising have been displaced. Our Mobile Wellness Units are being staffed and dispatched to help support the efforts alongside first responders and will include all of our essential emergency services.
We greatly appreciate the generosity of our donors to heed the call for this unprecedented disaster.
Braille Institute of America
(95-1641426)
Braille Institute is a non-profit that has been positively transforming the lives of individuals with blindness and low vision for over 100 years. We offer a range of programs, classes, and services to thousands of children and adults of all ages and all stages of vision loss. And it is all free, thanks to the generous support of our donors.
We have seven centers for blind and low vision individuals in Southern California. There’s also remote programming, our renowned library, nationwide programs like Braille Challenge and Cane Quest, and so much more. Our staff and volunteers are proud to support people in new and exciting ways every day.
We understand losing your vision can be scary, but we believe it is not the end of independence but a new way of living. Come and learn more about us.
Additional Resources
- Fundraising appeal template: Email template for employee giving
- Bonterra program overview video: Disaster relief & limited campaigns
- Increase impact with a data-driven disaster response: Review the case study
- Community Relief Impact Playbook: A long-term planning resource
