Options to Support the New Orleans New Year’s Eve Tragedy and the California Wildfire Crisis

Many of our fundholders and community members have reached out asking how they can support the New Orleans New Year’s Eve tragedy and the California wildfire crisis. Central Indiana Community Foundation has connected with not-for-profits and foundations who have activated relief funds. Join us in supporting those affected by donating to trusted organizations.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact—whether through small contributions or larger gifts—to support these communities in a crucial time of need.

New Orleans NYE crisis

• New Orleans Foundation, New Orleans New Year’s Tragedy Fund »
  In partnership with Mayor Cantrell, the Greater New Orleans Foundation has opened a New Orleans New Year’s Tragedy Fund to assist the families of those whose lives were taken and those seriously injured or impacted by today’s horrific events. The Fund will serve as a resource to provide assistance to the families of those whose lives were taken and those seriously injured or impacted by the tragedy.  Note:  Please list “New Orleans New Year’s Tragedy Fund” when making your donation.

California Wildfire crisis

• California Community Foundation, Wildfire Recovery Fund »
  Through the Wildfire Recovery Fund, the California Community Foundation provides grants to multiple partner organizations and foundations positioned in the communities they serve. Past grants have supported replacing and rebuilding homes for the displaced, and to restore lost belongings and/or employment. Resources have also gone to help provide support services including case management services, mental health services and financial assistance as well as to upgrade support services like 2-1-1 phone lines and information systems, follow-up medical care and supplies and updated safety equipment for first responders.  Note: Please list “Wildfire Recovery Fund” when making your donation.
• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation »
  The LAFD Foundation is actively seeking funds to equip LAFD members battling wildfires with tools and supplies channels support into tangible resources for L.A.’s firefighters. For more than a decade, the LAFD Foundation has bridged critical gaps to secure essential equipment and support vital safety programs that would otherwise go unfunded. Every donated dollar has a direct and meaningful impact on those who risk their lives to keep Los Angeles safe.
• American Red Cross, California Wildfires 2025 Support »
  Red Cross Los Angeles area responders have opened three evacuation shelters. With 30,000 households ordered to evacuate, over 400,000 homes experiencing power outages, and the fires currently 0% contained, they’re preparing for significant sheltering needs. Alongside partners, disaster teams are working to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and other relief services. In addition, the organization is mobilizing hundreds more disaster workers to support the wildfire victims and moving truckloads of supplies like cots, blankets and water to be ready to support thousands of people in emergency shelters if needed. At this time, the priority is the safety of responders and households displaced by evacuations and fire danger. Once containment improves and the immediate risk dissipates, Red Cross teams will begin detailed damage assessments to determine the full scope of need.  NOTE:  Please list “California Wildfires 2025 Support” when making your donation.