Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. created a special IPA called Resilience—with the intention of donating all of its proceeds to benefit wildfire victims. The company, which is based out of Chico, near the devastated town of ‘Paradise,’ hoped to garner additional donations by asking other brewers to sell Resilience to their customers.

When the company launched the new India Pale Ale in November, they expected maybe 300-400 California brewers to participate. By the time the beer was made available to the public in mid-December, over 1,500 breweries across the United States volunteered to serve up the liquid love.

The initiative is expected to raise roughly $15 million for wildfire relief, all of which will be donated to the Golden Valley Community Bank Foundation dedicated to victims of the Camp Fire.

“Our suppliers donated ingredients to every brewery nationwide,” said the brewer’s website. “Wholesalers and retailers agreed to carry the beer and donate every dollar they received. All of them agreed to do this for free to benefit people they had never met.”

17,000 barrels—or 4.2 million pints—of Resilience were produced, and the label design was stamped with the moniker: Butte County Proud.

Find Resilience IPA near you, using this list of participating brewers.

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José Andrés and his charity, World Central Kitchen, have traveled around the world to feed people during every kind of natural disaster. In the past, they have made headlines for giving away millions of free meals to victims of Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Maria.

In Puerto Rico alone, he served over 3.6 million meals – and kitchen volunteers stayed for an entire year to keep making food for the recovering nation.

During Hurricane Florence, he and his team were the only hunger relief operation still operating locally during the brunt of the storm.

Now, he and Food Network chef Tyler Florence are working alongside dozens of other volunteers in Camp and Woolsley, California so they can feed firefighters who are tirelessly tackling the blaze.

In addition to writing handwritten notes of gratitude on the lunch bags, they are also hand-delivering the meals to first responders on the scene of the fire and animal shelters that are taking care of displaced pets.

Our WCK Food First Responders delivered dinner tonight to the Camarillo animal shelter, which is housing many pets rescued from the #WoolseyFire! They are working non-stop to protect our furry friends and reunite them with their parents! #ChefsForCalifornia pic.twitter.com/DQAeB005LD

— WorldCentralKitchen (@WCKitchen) November 12, 2018

Lunch drop off to LA County Fire teams, with notes of gratitude written on bags from our younger volunteers! This is Nathan, who remembered WCK’s @cheftkilcoyne from the Carr Fire in August. Proud to support them once again! #ChefsForCalifornia #WoolseyFire pic.twitter.com/4FKz0HvFSL

— WorldCentralKitchen (@WCKitchen) November 12, 2018

Our @WCKitchen Food First Responders serving fresh meals to these heroes from Fillmore putting out #WoolsleyFire flare ups in Westlake! They are working non-stop with big threat from winds starting tonight… #ChefsForCalifornia pic.twitter.com/HvCjepzA1j

— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) November 11, 2018

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri also fired up his stovetop this week to make dinner for the police officers currently stationed at Butte College, as well as the evacuees and firefighters in Chico.

“Guy Fieri made a surprise visit to serve dinner to everyone at the law enforcement staging area at Butte College,” wrote the Butte County Sheriff’s Twitter page. “Thank you so much Guy for filling our bellies and lifting our spirits.”

Big thanks to our team at @camp_chef The gear is awesome help cookin for folks at the #CampFire pic.twitter.com/EFJ3l6S1V4

— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) November 11, 2018

This is not the first time that Fieri has offered his culinary assistance, either; shortly after evacuating his own home in Santa Rosa last year, Fieri served thousands of meals to first responders and California families.

“In today’s tumultuous world, it’s amazing to see our fire fighters, military, law enforcement and first responders come together to rescue our communities devastated by fire,” wrote Fieri. “So many great people stepping up to take care of one another.”

Guy Fieri made a surprise visit to serve dinner to everyone at the law enforcement staging area at Butte College. Thank you so much Guy for filling our bellies and lifting our spirits. #ButteSheriff #CampFire pic.twitter.com/ZnhNxOa81n

— Butte County Sheriff (@ButteSheriff) November 12, 2018

Meanwhile, billionaire CEO Elon Musk recently volunteered his specially-equipped Tesla models to assist with transportation.

“If Tesla can help people in California wildfire, please let us know,” the Tesla CEO said. “Model S & X have hospital grade HEPA filters. Maybe helpful for transporting people.”

Though there has been no concrete statements about moving forward with the initiative, Chef Andrés enthusiastically suggested that the Teslas could be used to deliver meals to first responders in regions with higher air pollution.

Other Tesla users have simply taken to social media to vouch for the Tesla air filter’s efficiency.

“#ModelX HEPA filter was a massive help as we evacuated the #WoolseyFire last night,” says Twitter user Scott Spiro. “Air was unbreathable and literally caused my lungs to hurt until I got in the vehicle. Thank you #Tesla”

Finally, grocery chain Trader Joes has also reportedly been delivering donated food and supplies to volunteers in the afflicted areas.

We need them to deliver food all around! @WCKitchen #ChefsForCalifornia https://t.co/8OQcMNT3rm

— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) November 10, 2018

#ChefsForCalifornia are up and running at full force, preparing thousands of fresh meals for evacuees + first responders. Thank you Trader Joe’s for the food drop! Want to volunteer? Info coming soon! 100% of donations go to meals: https://t.co/GsXLDnc7bv #WoolseyFire #CampFire pic.twitter.com/yaR37NTKjO

— WorldCentralKitchen (@WCKitchen) November 10, 2018

(WATCH the food delivery in action below) – Photo by José Andrés

This is what it’s all about! Giving a smile and hot nutritious meals to those displaced. This is where some displaced families from the #campfireparadise are living ! We served 500 meals in this make shift POD! #ChefsForCalifornia @WCKitchen pic.twitter.com/iINdWo1HQ7

— Jason Collis (@chefjasoncollis) November 11, 2018

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According to ABC News, more than 6,700 residences and businesses have been destroyed thus far in the Camp Fire in Northern California’s Butte County, which started on Nov. 8. Meanwhile, the Woolsey and Hill fires, which ignited the same day, have ravaged Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. At least 177 homes, many of which belonged to celebrities, have been destroyed in the area. In all, almost 200,000 acres of land have been burned across California, and about 228 people are missing.

As of Monday morning, the Camp Fire was only 25 percent contained and the Woolsey and Hill fires were about 75 percent contained, which makes providing support to the region crucial. Here is a collection of organizations that are helping with aid and recovery on the ground.

American Red Cross

American Red Cross has established shelters across the area and is also providing emotional support for those who’ve been affected by the devastation. It’s possible to donate directly to their efforts in the California wildfires through the website. You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 contribution.

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

This organization supports the Los Angeles Fire Department, which has assumed much of the burden of containing the fires, as well locating and helping victims, in the southern part of the state. Donating money, as opposed to contributing goods, is the best way to support the firefighters. Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation has started a campaign to provide hydration packs, according to LA Magazine.

CCF Wildlife Relief Fund

The California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund leads both recovery efforts, as well as prevention and preparedness campaigns. In the wake of the current fires, the organization aims to rebuild homes, provide mental health services, medical care, financial assistance and other basic needs. Donate online. You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation. Checks should be mailed to: California Community Foundation 221 S. Figueroa St., Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90012.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles

Focusing on low-income individuals and families, United Way of LA started a relief fund to support long-term recover for those affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires. The efforts will be largely dedicated to helping victims reestablish their lives. You can donate online or text  “UWVC” to 41444.

Humane Society of Ventura County

Animals in the area affected by the wildfires are also in need of assistance, which the local Humane Society chapter is providing. You can donate online to support shelters taking these animals in, or you can contribute by purchasing an item off the group’s Amazon wishlist, such as wheelbarrows, stretchers and chairs.

Direct Relief

This California-based nonprofit specifically responds to natural disasters, poverty and other emergency situations. Donate online to their wildfire relief efforts, which provide masks and medicine for both victims and first responders. The organization also maintains a standing inventory of life-saving items.

The Firefighters Charitable Foundation

This organization works with volunteer fire departments, which have played an important role in the relief efforts across the state. It also supports fire safety programs and provides first aid education by working directly with those affected and collaborating with other charities. Donate by calling 516-249-0332.

This article originally appeared on People.

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The ‘What Do You Mean?’ hitmaker, 23, took to his Instagram account on Saturday (12.30.17) to share a photograph of a simple piece of artwork he created called Calvary, which sees the cross rising in an overcast sky, and said he was selling it in order to raise funds for those affected by the recent wildfires in California.

He wrote alongside the photo: “Selling this painting I did called “Calvary” ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WILDFIRES IN CA (sic).”

The Thomas Fire has scorched more than 200,000 acres in the Santa Barbara area and more than 88,000 people had to evacuate and 85,000 were without power.

Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency as wildfires ripped through California earlier this month and around 4,000 firefighters were deployed to tackle it.

He said: “These fires are unprecedented.

“We’ve never seen anything like it. Scientists are telling us, ‘This is the kind of stuff that’s gonna happen.’ And we gotta deal with it.”

Ellen DeGenres was one of those caught up in the fire as she and her wife Portia de Rossi had to evacuate their pets from their home after the blaze neared their pad.

Ellen wrote on Twitter at the time: “Our house is under threat of being burned. We just had to evacuate our pets. I’m praying for everyone in our community and thankful to all the incredible firefighters. (sic)”

But the ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ presenter admitted she was “proud” to be part of the community after seeing everyone come together at such a scary time.

She tweeted: “Everyone in the Montecito area is checking up on each other and helping to get people and animals to safety. I’m proud to be a part of this community. I’m sending lots of love and gratitude to the fire department and sheriffs. Thank you all. #ThomasFire (sic)”

This article originally appeared on Kokomo Perspective.

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While the hero can initially be seen panicking over the critter’s erratic movements, he eventually catches on to its patterns and chases it down.

He then gently scoops the rabbit up into his arms and carries it away – all with flames blazing in the background.

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