Thousands of wildfire evacuees in Southern California still have no idea if their homes are still standing.
Many are still staying with friends, in hotels, or temporary shelters until they know if they will ever be able to go back to the homes they knew.
Now, one technology platform is working to help get money directly to the victims who need it the most.
There are dozens of reputable organizations where you can make contributions to help wildfire victims, but GoFundMe has now set up a dedicated portal for the Los Angeles County wildfires.
The company’s teams are vetting these requests to make sure your money goes exactly where it’s supposed to go.
One of those wildfire victims in need is Melanie Bonhomme.
When Bonhomme was rushing home to evacuate her residence in the Palisades Fire, she saw plumes of smoke bearing down and had no idea what she’d find.”
“It is hard to watch the fire and there were no …