Chicago-area residents, charities step up LA wildfire relief efforts – NBC Chicago

As wildfires devastate the Los Angeles area, Chicago-area groups and residents are rallying to support those affected, including Liz Ribeiro launching a fundraiser for friend Megan Handley Katerjian whose house was destroyed. Team Rubicon, a veteran-led nonprofit in Chicago, is gearing up to assist in California, offering various skills and resources to aid in disaster relief efforts. The group is trained in clearing paths for first responders and providing manual labor to help in the aftermath of the fires.

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