Destroyed homes are seen in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 17, 2025, in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, which began Jan. 7. Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and charred more than 60 square miles. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn as of Jan. 17. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)CHARLOTTE — Parishioners across the Diocese of Charlotte are invited to participate in a special collection to benefit victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, which have devastated communities, killed at least 28 people and left hundreds homeless or stranded. The collection will be taken up at Masses the weekend of Feb. 1-2.
All funds raised help individuals and families in these communities. Your financial support will provide life-giving essentials such as water, food, diapers, baby formula and more. Your support will also help with long-term recovery efforts, as individuals and families work to rebuild their lives.
To donate, place your contributions in the specified collection at your parish, making checks payable to your parish and marked “CA Wildfire Relief.”
Donations will be sent to support Los Angeles Catholic Charities’ relief efforts.
— Catholic News Herald