Our hearts hurt for our Southern Californian neighbors who have been displaced or affected by the wildfires. We are inspired by the restaurants who are offering free meals to first responders, by the organizations who are in Southern California providing much needed aid, by the first responders who are putting their own lives at risk to fight these fires and keep peace, and by the volunteers who are tirelessly serving those affected by the fires.
While we know there are many worthy organizations, the Ahlsten Foundation has chosen to donate to the following:
$50,000 to Direct Relief
directrelief.org
Direct Relief is providing over 2 million N95 masks, asthma and tetanus medications, and other medications for chronic conditions.
$100,000 to First Responder’s Children’s Foundation
1strcf.org
FRCF is providing financial aid and essential supplies to the firefighters, EMT, and law enforcement officers whose own homes have been damaged or lost by the wildfires.