California Wildfires
For individuals who would like to support those in need, below is a list of reputable charities assisting with relief efforts.
If you are a Dayton Foundation donor and use Donor Express, you may direct grants to the organizations listed below or to any other 501(c)(3) that is providing support. Please specify in the “Grant Purpose” section that your contribution is to be made for the organization’s appropriate fund.
American Red Cross - Wildfires Response
California Community Foundation, Disaster, Los Angeles - Wildfire Recovery Fund
California Fire Foundation - Disaster Relief Donation Page
Direct Relief - Wildfire Relief
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Kern Community Foundation: Borel Fire Relief Fund
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation - Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Kindful
New Orleans New Year's Day Tragedy
Our hearts and prayers are with the individuals whose lives were taken or who were seriously injured following the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans.
If you would like to make a charitable donation to help them, we have listed reputable charities below that are providing aid.
If you are a Dayton Foundation donor and use Donor Express, you may direct grants to these organizations or to any other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that is providing support. Please specify in the “Grant Purpose” section that your contribution is to be made for the organization’s appropriate fund.
To learn more about each organization’s efforts, please click the links to visit their websites.
Greater New Orleans Foundation: New Orleans New Year's Day Tragedy Fund
Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Gaza
As the Israel-Hamas war continues in the Middle East, individuals are in desperate need of aid, including food, medical supplies, medical and psychological care, and shelter. Below is a list of organizations that actively are providing support services in Israel and essential humanitarian aid to affected individuals and families in Gaza.
If you are a Dayton Foundation donor and use Donor Express, you may direct grants to these organizations or to any other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that is providing support. Please specify in the “Grant Purpose” section that your contribution is to be made for the organization’s appropriate fund.
To learn more about each organization’s efforts, please click the links to visit their websites.
American Friends of Magen David Adom
Doctors Without Borders
Jewish Agency For Israel-North American Council Purpose: Fund for Victims of Terror
Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton: Israel Emergency Fund
Jewish Federations of North America: Israel Emergency Fund
International Rescue Committee
Palestinian American Medical Association
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
Parents Circle Families Forum
UNRWA USA National Committee
World Central Kitchen
Ukraine Invasion
For individuals who would like to support those in need, below is a list of reputable charities assisting with relief efforts.
If you are a Dayton Foundation donor and use Donor Express, you may direct grants to the organizations listed below or to any other 501(c)(3) that is providing support. Please specify in the “Grant Purpose” section that your contribution is to be made for the organization’s appropriate fund.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy - Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery
Fund
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston - Ukraine Emergency Fund
DirectRelief
GlobalGiving - Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund
Myriad USA (formerly King Baudouin Foundation United States) - Humanitarian Response Fund for Ukraine