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JAN 2025

LA WILDFIRE RESOURCE GUIDE

LAST UPDATED: [1/15]

 

The goal of this guide is to simplify access to the wealth of resources currently circulating the digital space. There are descriptions, direct-links to forms, addresses, and any other relevant information. Please see “About this Guide” at the bottom of this page.

I will be managing and updating this page in the short-term as well as in the coming weeks, as the LA community navigates the aftermath of this devastation and forges paths toward recovery and rebuilding.

Looking to Support

 

The sheer devastation of these wildfires means that our efforts will need to continue beyond immediate need to help stabilize and re-establish communities, so my hope is that this guide can be an evolving resource to help us to do so.

    • Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) Directory
      IG | Website
      Incredibly comprehensive and up-to-date directory of resources including: Donations & distribution centers, services, meals, volunteer needs & more.
      Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts, people and resources across Los Angeles. We’re building toward abolition and believe in an abundant world that can be freed of oppression through community solidarity.

    • Interactive, Mobile-Friendly Map | LA Fire Mutual Aid Resources
      created by @johan.michalove
      An interactive visual of the above MALAN directory to make sense of the ‘overwhelming generosity of mutual aid networks in Los Angeles.’ An incredibly accessible and helpful map.

  • Be sure to check on volunteer needs of an organization or drive beforehand as volunteer opportunities have been filling quickly.

    Upcoming

    • Project Room LA | January 18th
      4006 N Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90065
      Volunteers needed all day or drop in to sort staff and clean up. No RSVP Needed.
      Schedule:
      10am-12pm volunteers/donators bring and sort items
      12:30-4 Free Store (please stay and help if you can)
      4:00-5:00 clean up and if needed, people to take items to shelters If you want to purchase new clothing items please consider buying local as well as environmental impact/long term use.


    Ongoing (as of now)

    MID-CITY/KOREATOWN/CENTRAL/SOUTH CENTRAL/DOWNTOWN

    • It’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU)
      IG | Website
      Sign ups are first-come, first-served at this link
      At IBTU, we meet people where they are—providing critical resources like food, safety, and community support that address the core needs of human potential.

    • LA Dream Center

      IG | Website

      Send an email to volunteers@dreamcenter.org
      The Dream Center serves as a resource center focused on providing support to those affected by homelessness, hunger, and the lack of education through residential and community outreach programs.

    EAST LA/PASADENA/ALTADENA

    coming soon

    WEST LA/PALMS/CULVER CITY
    coming soon

  • Donations to organizations small and large are vital in supporting communities in need, however, this list prioritizes individuals and families to create a direct path of care.

    • I FUND WOMEN Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund | |Donation Link

      In response to this heartbreaking situation, we have launched the #IFW4LA fund. This initiative is designed to provide immediate support to our community members who have lost everything due to the fires.
      IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections.

    • Support Immigrant Workers Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires | Donation Link

      Your donation will support impacted workers and their families and will help ensure the Pasadena Community Job Center is able to continue to distribute food, water, N-95 masks, and other personal protective equipment.

    • Ktwon For All
      Venmo: @ktwonforall
      Emergency supply distribution for the unhoused.
      List of other mutual aid Venmo handles

    More resources coming soon

  • More resources coming soon

    • Books for Altadena’s Displaced Children
      Fundraising initiative to get books back to the children of Altadena. Link to donate.
      Contributions will:

      • Provide books for affected children as families are displaced

      • Help us strengthen local businesses as we order and buy books

      • Rebuild and replenish our PUSD libraries

    • We Are Moving the Needle Microgrants | Donate here
      Supporting early and mid-career producers, engineers, and creators who have lost studio space or gear due to the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires.

    • Los Angeles Center of Photography Equipment Drive | Until February 15th
      Collecting new or gently used cameras, lenses, printer paper, and other photography gear. For more information or questions email info@laphoto.org.

      Donations can be dropped off at the following locations and times:

      Los Angeles Center of Photography
      252. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
      Saturdays, January 18 and January 25, between 10am-1pm

      Freestyle Photo & Imaging Supplies
      5401 West Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027
      Monday to Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturday 10 am-2 pm 

    • Donate to LA Photographers Impacted by Fires

      Goal is to provide direct support to photographers who have lost their homes, studios and personal property that is not covered by FEMA , in the Eaton, Palisades, Sunset, and other fires in the Los Angeles area.
      For over 30 years, photo l.a. has supported the photography and arts community. LENSCRATCH has been helping photographers for over 18 years internationally.

    More resources coming soon

 

Looking for Support

 

For those impacted: I am aware that seeking aid in the midst of devastation is an overwhelming task. My hope is that the organization of this guide can streamline access to resources for those looking for support.

    • EBT FOR HOT FOOD until Feb 8th
      Effective immediately USDA allows SNAP Hot Foods Purchases in five California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Ventura.

    • Süpermarkt | Accepting EBT for hot prepared food until Feb 8th
      IG | Website
      3526 W. Slauson Ave | 12p-7p Monday - Saturday
      Accepting EBT for hot prepared food and providing 55% off food items for all EBT users.
      South Central grocer committed to ending America’s #FoodApartheid and making food affordable.

    • Immediate Support–Los Angeles Area YMCA

      • ALL YMCA centers are offering showers, wifi, food, water, and essential items

      • Our parking lots can serve as staging areas for emergency vehicles and safe spaces for community members to park

      • ALL non-affected locations are opening their doors with free day passes, supporting:

        • Basic needs and necessities ( phone charging, water, etc)

        • Mental health support or resource guidance

      • Social workers are providing support for youth and families. Please complete this form.

    • FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers
      Monday - Sunday: 9a–8p
      Help applying for federal assistance.
      FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses, or other uninsured, disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral, or dental expenses.

      Two locations:

      • UCLA Research Park West | 10850 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064

      • Pasadena City College – Community Education Center | 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

    • Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) Directory
      IG | Website
      Incredibly comprehensive and up-to-date directory of resources including: Donations & distribution centers, services, meals, volunteer needs & more.

    • Interactive, Mobile-Friendly Map | LA Fire Mutual Aid Resources
      created by @johan.michalove
      An interactive visual of the above MALAN directory. An incredibly accessible and helpful map.

  • More resources coming soon

  • Seeking more resources

  • Seeking more resources

    • If You or Someone You Know is Disabled Website
      Call or text the disability & disaster hotline at: 800.626.4959
      Or email: hotline@disasterstrategies.org
      “The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is the only U.S. disability-led, 501(c)(3) organization that prioritizes equity, access, disability rights, disability justice, and full inclusion of people with disabilities, older adults, and people with access and functional needs before, during and after disasters and emergencies.”

    • The Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund
      Complete application here
      “Investing in disabled writers and filmmakers so they can achieve artistic and financial freedom.”

    • Type 1 Diabetes LA Fire Relief Support
      If you or someone you know needs Type 1 Diabetes supplies, fill out this form.
      You’re Just My Type is a non profit dedicated to improving the mental well being of those living with Type 1 Diabetes.

    Seeking more resources

    • SKNMUSE #LONGLA Emergency Resource Support - Marginalized Business Impacted by the California Wildfires | Form Link

      “SKNMUSE is uniting with our partners to provide relief for the most marginalized businesses affected by the recent fires…Freelancers are also encouraged to complete the form, as we understand the fires have deeply affected your income and overall livelihood.”

    • Las Fotos Project LA FIRE SUPPORT | Form Link

      “This form collect’s people’s information who need financial support to rebuild their lives after losing their homes.”

    • SBA (Small Business Administration) Disaster Loan Outreach Center

      • Pasadena Community College | Community Education Center
        3035 Foothill Blvd. Pasadena 91107, Bungalow - B4
        Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov

        The PCC Community Education Center will host the SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center teams that will assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, and residents who sustained economic losses and physical damages from the wildfires.

    Seeking more resources

    • Guitar Center Instrument Replacement

      Request Replacement Assistance Here (Deadline: February 28, 2025)
      “If you’ve been impacted by this week’s fires, please visit our website for information and to request instrument replacement assistance. The Guitar Center Music Foundation is committed to supporting our music community in times of need.”

    • Resources for Artists and Art Workers Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires by Artsy

    • Artist Relief Support Application by FORTHEFUTURE
      Complete the form here
      FORTHEFUTURE Relief Fund will allocate resources to support recovery and continued creative practice of artist impacted by the wildfires.
      “FORTHEFUTURE is a dynamic research initiative dedicated to exploring the profound intersections of art, culture, and education.”

    • We Are Moving the Needle Microgrants
      Complete application here
      Supporting early and mid-career producers, engineers, and creators who have lost studio space or gear due to the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires.

    • Music Cares Relief
      Helping the music community in affected areas recover. Reach out to their team.
      Email: musiccaresrelief@musiccares.org
      Call: 1-800-687-4227
      They will consider emergency funds related to evacuation and relocation costs, instrument replacement/repair, home damage, medical care, medical health services, & other essential living needs.

  • Seeking more resources

  • More resources coming soon

    • Insurance Workshop Saturday January 25 and Sunday January 26 at 10a
      Pasadena Community College | 570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106
      Schedule your appointment at: 1-800-927-4357.
      Meet with someone to help you navigate your policy.

    • Rebuild Hotline
      Offering free, one-hour video consultation for those who have lost their homes.
      Fill out this form to get started.

    Seeking more resources

About this Guide:

  • Due to the urgency of immediate need and daily-changing updates on donation and volunteer efforts across the city, this guide will prioritize ongoing or longer-term efforts. Short-term or immediate efforts will be added to stories and highlights as they arise.

  • This guide is not an exhaustive list but will also prioritize direct-help, local, non-profit, grassroots and mutual aid organizations and efforts, that directly serve the needs of vulnerable and/or historically underserved communities who may already be disproportionately impacted by socio-economic and socio-cultural inequities.

  • I will be mindful not to overlap or repeat resources already available in robust lists like this incredible directory from Mutual Aid LA, for efficiency sake, so some sections may seem more lean.

  • I know that monetary donations or even physical volunteering (particularly for those with health vulnerabilities or comprising health conditions), is not always possible, so as more long-term efforts unfold in weeks to come, I will also aim to source a range of inclusive ways to support.

  • At this time, I am the sole contributor to this guide and will do my best to update all information and relevant links in a timely manner. Thank you in advance for your patience. If you would like to contribute a resource, please see below!

Requests to Add, Edit, or Remove Resources:

  1. If you would like to add a resource email me at: sundai@wordhaus.studio with link and info and the subject line: ADD RESOURCE

    (or DM here)

  2. If you see information that needs to be updated or corrected please email me at: sundai@wordhaus.studio with link and info and the subject line: EDIT RESOURCE

  3. If you are the owner of any links or files included here and would like the information removed from this guide please email me at: sundai@wordhaus.studio with link and info and the subject line: REMOVE RESOURCE