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As multiple fires continue to rage on across L.A. county and thousands of Angelinos have lost their homes and belongings, it's easy to feel helpless while watching the destruction from afar. But despite the fact that we're thousands of miles from our sister city, New Yorkers have been scrambling to find ways they can help out.
This weekend and into early next week, the collective Migos Events and the restaurant Viva Toro are partnering up to send clothes to those affected by the L.A. fires.
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To donate clothes, head over to 987 Grand Street in East Williamsburg, where Viva Toro is located. They'll be accepting donations from on Sunday, January 12; Monday, January 14; and Tuesday, January 15 4pm until 7pm. They'll be accepting women's, men's, kids', and babies' clothing, shoes, and accessories that are either gently used or new. All donations must come in bags.
Once you drop off your items, Migo Events and Viva Toro will ship the donations to Salvation Army L.A., which is helping those directly affected by the wildfires.
"Migo Events number one priority is community. As we give a space for people to come to dance and celebrate Latino culture. It's important for there to be a place for our community to pour into each other," Paulina Montiel, who co-runs Migo Events, tells Time Out. "Its important for us no matter where you live/ from to come together to rebuild after such a tragedy, we are all human at the end of the day."
If you happen to be in L.A. or have loved ones there, keep an eye on Time Out L.A.'s page, where you can find a list of restaurants that are giving out free meals to those affected by the fires. We've also compiled a list of other ways you can help those impacted by the fires.