July 14, 2026
Over the past two weeks, devastating wildfires have erupted statewide, displacing families, damaging homes and cherished lands, and impacting communities across Colorado. While firefighters continue to battle these blazes, local nonprofits and community organizations are working tirelessly to provide emergency assistance, shelter, animal care, and long-term recovery support to the thousands of people affected.
There are many immediate needs in the myriad communities affected by the fires, and the work of rebuilding is a long road. If you are interested in donating to support any aspect of this work, below is a list of organizations of which we have been made aware.
Given the frequency of new Colorado fires, we have focused on need in communities for the current largest fires.
Aspen Acres Fire
United Way of Southern Colorado, Wildfire Relief Fund
Support wildfire relief and recovery efforts. Providing resources and information for evacuees and others impacted by the fire.
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Provide care for pets evacuated during the fires. Representatives from the American Humane Society are now working to assist their local counterparts, including activating three temporary pet shelters.
Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District Auxiliary
Assist the Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District personnel, many of whom have lost homes while continuing to fight the fires in Beulah and beyond.
Gold Mountain Fire:
Telluride Foundation, Ouray County Fire Fund
Provide immediate and flexible support where it is needed most through a partnership between Ouray County and the Telluride Foundation. All donations will be deployed for wildfire response and recovery efforts.
Western Colorado Community Foundation, Emergency Response and Recovery Fund
Support wildfire response and recovery efforts by designating a gift specifically for the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County by indicating preference in donation notes. Donations to the fund will be directed to organizations where they are needed most as recovery efforts continue.
Snyder Mesa Fire:
United Way of Mesa County, Snyder Fire Support Fund
Help meet disaster relief needs in the Mesa County community.
Western Colorado Community Foundation, Emergency Response and Recovery Fund
Support wildfire response and recovery efforts by designating a gift specifically for the Snyder Mesa Fire in Mesa County by indicating preference in donation notes. Donations to the fund will be directed to organizations where they are needed most as recovery efforts continue.
Willow Fire:
Lake County Community Fund, Lake County Disaster Relief Fund
Provide funding for immediate and emergent community needs in Lake County.
May the memories of the three brave young firefighters killed in the Snyder Mesa Fire, as well as the pilot who passed away fighting the Gold Mountain fire be for a blessing.