Resources for L.A. Wildfire Assistance
California communities are facing unimaginable challenges as wildfires continue to devastate L.A. County. To the teachers who are checking on their students while managing their own evacuations, the families navigating displacement while trying to maintain stability for their children, the school staff working tirelessly to coordinate resources, and the first responders who are protecting everyone in the L.A. area around the clock—our hearts are with you.
Whether you’re in need of help or looking for ways to help, below are a few resources—and links to many more.
For those asking how to support affected communities, below is a list of some of the local community organizations that are providing direct assistance to evacuees and first responders. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference in supporting recovery efforts.
Online Donations:
- Project HOPE is coordinating with government officials and local organizations to support local shelters, health workers, and marginalized communities
- World Central Kitchen is providing free meals for first responders
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles is supporting displaced elderly folks, people with disabilities, and unhoused individuals
- 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
- 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
- California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund is working on long-term solutions in Los Angeles County
Physical Donations & Volunteers:
- 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 needs financial donations, food donations, and volunteers:
- 1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, California 90058
- 2300 Pellissier Place, Industry, CA 90601
- Volunteer Collective has a list of local organizations that need your help—updated hourly
For those directly impacted by the wildfires, we’ve also compiled links for emergency resources, temporary housing assistance, mental health support, and pet care.
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:
- 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:
- Find 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
- Many local restaurants are 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
- Call the Animal Services Communication Center to find more vets and shelters in your area
- 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
- If you’re in crisis, 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 Resources:
- If you need to find a loved one, call the American 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
The wildfires in California have brought unimaginable challenges, and we want you to know you’re not alone. Thank you to the first responders and firefighters who are working around the clock to keep the community safe. While we can’t ease the pain you’re experiencing, we are ready to help in any way we can. Please take care of yourselves.
