![[CREDIT: Fire.CA.gov] the WPD LA fire aid fundraiser aims to help LAPD officers, among first responders to the fires, who have lost their own homes to the fires.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LA-Fire-Aid-WPD-Fundraiser.jpg)
“The Warwick Police Department is launching a special campaign to support the brave officers of the LAPD Headquarters Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who tragically lost their homes in the recent wildfires. The LAPD has been working around the clock alongside the LAFD in efforts to keep the city safe. We have been in touch with LAPD and they have 20+ active officers who have lost their houses and all of their belongings. We are collecting gift cards to help provide them with some relief during this challenging time,” Warwick Police wrote in a statement announcing their fundraising effort to help the West Coast officers.
Warwick Police Sgt. John Zaborski said he and other Warwick officers were moved to do something to help the LAPD officers as emergency personnel team up to fight the wildfires.
“We see the officers and firefighters out there on the front lines,” Zaborski said, “We’re just trying to give back to people who have lost everything. Every little bit would help with this unfortunate situation that they’re in.”
How You Can Help the WPD LA Fire Aid Fundraiser through Feb. 10:
• Donate gift cards to be used at local retailers or online platforms (e.g., Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, Costco, VISA etc.) that LAPD officers can use to purchase necessities.
• Drop-off location will be at Warwick Police Department, 99 Veterans Memorial Drive, Warwick, RI.
• Mail donations to:
Warwick Police Department
Attn: Sgt. John Zaborski
99 Veterans Memorial Dr
Warwick, RI 02886
A member of the Warwick Police Department will hand-deliver collected gift cards to LAPD officers in February, showing solidarity and compassion for our brothers and sisters in blue.
Other ways to provide LA Fire Aid
Want to help in other ways? You can make a donation through the following links:
- LAPD Relief Fund: https://lapra.org/support/forms/LAPRAF-Donation-Form-Fillable1.pdf
- LAFD Relief Fund: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/los-angeles-firemens-relief-association/donation-form
- NBC News has posted an article with helpful information on how best to help victims the LA wildfires, including a list of vetted charities for people seeking to help in additional ways.
Status on LA Fires as of Saturday morning
At about 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, CAL FIRE had posted the following updates on several wildfires being fought in the area, on their Facebook page:
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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