Support for Los Angeles Fire Victims
A resource list and ways to help
Hey folks, with some help from friends at SchoolStatus, I’m sharing a list of ways you can help support folks in Los Angeles who are impacted by the fires. Consider donating to these organizations who are on the ground helping. For those impacted directly by the fires, please scroll down for some direct resources for assistance.
Online donations:
World Central Kitchen is providing free meals for first responders
Pasadena Humane is providing emergency care for animals affected by the fires—300+ so far. Be patient, the website is a little slow right now.
Animal Wellness Foundation needs donations to support free housing and care for evacuated animals.
Disability Rights California (DRC) is providing evacuation support and resources for individuals with disabilities
United Way of Greater Los Angeles is supporting displaced elderly folks, people with disabilities, and unhoused individuals
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is the official nonprofit of the L.A. City Fire Department
The California Fire Foundation provides support to firefighters and the communities they serve
Project HOPE is coordinating with government officials and local organizations to support local shelters, health workers, and marginalized communities
Physical donations:
Multiple YMCA locations are collecting water, non-perishable food, clothing, and emergency supplies to distribute in collaboration with the Red Cross. Drop off locations:
Anderson Munger Family YMCA: 4301 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, 90020
Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-Being: 433 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, 90020
Westchester YMCA: 8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
East Valley Family YMCA: 5142 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Ketchum-Downtown YMCA: 401 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is accepting financial donations and food donations—and volunteers:
1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, California 90058
2300 Pellissier Place, Industry, CA 90601
Local volunteers: Volunteer Collective has a list of local organizations that need your help—updated hourly.
For those directly impacted by the wildfires, below is a compiled a list of emergency resources, temporary housing assistance, and mental health support services:
Resource lists:
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network created a detailed spreadsheet and Google Map with donation hubs, animal housing, and shelters.
The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles has also complied resources for mental health support, meals, shelter, and volunteer opportunities.
You can also find shelters, evacuation centers, child care, and wifi locations on LA List.
Housing and shelters for evacuees:
211 LA and Airbnb are offering free temporary shelter
Find a local American Red Cross center online or by downloading the app
Here’s a list of hotels in and around L.A. with available space and information on discounts for fire victims and evacuees
Food:
Search for a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank location on their pantry locator
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires. Find meal sites, donate to support their efforts, or sign up to volunteer.
Many local restaurants are also offering free or discounted meals. Infatuation LA compiled a list of restaurants offering shelter or free meals to first responders and evacuees. Here are just a few:
Resources for animals:
Animal Wellness Foundation has opened up its old hospital building for free housing for evacuated animals (the new facility is across the street): 4134 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Western Veterinary Center in Agoura Hills is offering housing for dogs and cats affected by fires. Call 805-957-7387
L.A. County Animal Care & Control has a list of local shelters to support evacuated animals.
You can also call the Animal Services Communication Center
South County: (562) 940-6898
North County: (661) 940-4191
Mental health services:
CalHOPE provides free crisis counseling for disaster survivors: 833-317-4673
Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 support with trained counselors in multiple languages: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
LA County Department of Mental Health offers support for individuals and families dealing with trauma
Call LA County Mental Health free 24/7 crisis counseling and trauma support: 1-800-854-7771
Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 24/7 or visit 988lifeline.org for online chat
Veterans can connect with a trained responder by calling the Crisis Line at 988, then press “1.” You can also text 838255 or chat online
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has an online tool for finding Medicare providers
Other types of resources:
If you need to find a loved one, call the America Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767
Lyft and Uber are providing free and discounted rides: use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 for Lyft and WILDFIRE25 for Uber.
Planet Fitness and Crunch Fitness locations in L.A. are offering free access to showers, locker rooms, and WiFi.
Dr. Ariel Ourian in Beverly Hills is offering free medical and surgical care for anyone who sustains burns in the L.A. fires: (310) 424-5424
Caveman Vintage in Lincoln Heights is offering storage for belongings or vehicles
Thank you for sharing!