L.A. Fire Relief Resources

We are gutted by the L.A. Fires and the devastation left in their wake.

These flames have consumed homes, lives, and living photo-albums that we thought we could return to.

To those directly, and indirectly, impacted -- we see you, hear you and are with you in solidarity. There are no words, just love, for our City of Angels.

Below, you'll find a variety of Relief Resources sourced by our community. Please share and support in any way you can.

Much love,
A Fellow Angeleno

The SAVE program, a California Fire Foundation, offers $250 gift cards immediately to survivors.

FEMA Individual Assistance is available already - this is the one we all filled out to get immediate housing assistance and basic needs funds.

Leah James is the sole caregiver to her 89-year-old father who is battling dementia. Uncle Bill (or BJ as many know him) worked for the City of Pasadena. His late wife, Linda, worked as an educator in the Dena area.

Now, we ask for the community to work for them.

Donations will support:
1. Temporary Housing: To provide Leah and her family with a safe place to stay as they begin to rebuild.

2. Basic Necessities: To cover essentials like food, clothing, and other critical items for Leah, her father, and her son.

3. Transportation & Lost Income: To help Leah attend necessary appointments and regain financial stability.

The grief, anxiety and stress, is unimaginable in the wake of a disaster. Which is why we are offering 100% complimentary sessions to anyone directly impacted by The L.A. Fires.

When you are ready to be held, to grieve and process your experience, we will be here with open arms.

A local group of life-long-residents have banded together to create: Together Palisades.

This grassroots funding effort is birthed by their shared grief. Stating, "This is the town we always planned to come back to and raise our future families in."

Donations will be allocated to:
Cleanup Efforts - 30%
Restoration - 25%
Displaced Family Relief - 20%
Business Subsidies - 20%
LAFD - 5%

Anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress because of the fires can call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-985-5990 to receive free crisis counseling.

State and nonprofit partners like the American Red Cross are providing a safe place to stay, meals and emotional support, to those impacted.

To find a shelter, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

You can also call this number if you need assistance locating a missing loved one because of the fires.

A local community member shared this live-spreadsheet of brands offering free product, and support, to survivors.

Please note that this organization does not provide direct funding to survivors.

However, The CCF "ensures that resources reach those most in need, leveraging partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies while using data from CalFire and the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index to prioritize underserved communities."