Essay: Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

This week:

Be prepared — because these fires that are still burning are only the beginning. Start somewhere, start right in front of you, do what you can.

Here's What You Can Do:

LA isn’t the only place suffering this week, but it was home for a long time, so here’s vetted ways you can contribute right now, from near or afar.

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