Having lived in Los Angeles for almost 15 years, this city has truly become home, and my heart aches for what it has endured. Over the years, Santa Monica, nestled on the edge of Malibu Beach, has been my refuge—a place to clear my mind, recharge, pray through life’s toughest moments, and reflect as I embrace new chapters.
However, I live near Pasadena. Literally a couple of blocks away. You can feel the community with a simple trip to the beauty supply store or local La Estrella. The people of Los Angeles, the grand majority, are judged due to the glitz and glamour fed by the media. These are hard-working, everyday, resilient people, a mix of those who decided to take a chance on life and their dreams and whose families have been there for generations - doing the best they can.
In this city, where I’ve built friendships that feel like family and formed connections across neighborhoods, it’s devastating to see the toll of recent wildfires. From Pacific Palisades to Altadena, I’ve watched friends and colleagues lose their homes and grapple with unimaginable loss. Countless people have been forced to evacuate, left displaced, and stripped of everything they once knew. The uncertainty of what lies ahead looms heavy, and for so many, the daunting task of starting over has become their reality.
Here is a list of resources to help those who have been affected. Please note that this will be updated as needed. Please give us information that you feel is important to add:
List of Communities who have lost their homes:
When creating GoFundMe's, please be careful with the language you use so that it doesn't interfere with your ability to get assistance from FEMA. For example, avoid statements like "Rebuild my home."
@PATTYRODRIGUEZ on Instagram shared to:
Avoid specifying that the funds are for disaster-related expenses like home repairs, rebuilding, medical bills, or cleanup if you intend to apply for FEMA assistance for those specific purposes. Instead, keep the language broader to reflect general recovery and supplemental needs.
Instead, use statements like:
"Your contributions will help us through this challenging time."
"We're seeking support to cover unexpected costs and to get back on our feet."
"These funds will assist with needs that might not be fully covered by other sources of aid."
"Your help will allow us to address the many aspects of recovery and support our family through this crisis."
"We're raising funds to recover and support our neighbors and family."
SUPPORT ESSENTIAL WORKERS:
HELP THE DISABLED:
Disaster Strategies: Disabled folks needing support due to the fires can contact:
800-626-4959 or hotline@disasterstrategies.org
EVERYONE can support disability-led disaster strategies at https://disasterstrategies.org/
HOUSING/ LODGING/ SHELTER:
AIRBNB
Airbnb commits to providing free, emergency housing for 25,000 additional people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires
Planet Fitness
Westwood Recreation Center
Pasadena Convention Center
El Camino Real Charter High School
Pierce College
Calico Fish House
Stand Up For Pits Foundation
TRANSPORTATION:
Project Pit
Offering free transportation services. The priority is to assist senior citizens, families with children, and those who have lost their modes of transportation. They are also providing transportation of supplies to first responders and volunteers working on the frontlines. If you need help getting to safety or delivering essential goods, please call: 310-291-4691
For additional information email: Carlton@projectpit.com or maryam@projectpit.com
UBER
LYFT
DONATION CENTERS:
All Los Angeles Public Library Locations are offering N95 Masks
Eaton Fire Relief Drive
Friendship Pasadena Church: 80 W Dayton St Pasadena, CA 91105
Welcoming all Altadena Residents in need of clothes, toiletries, and water
Holy Assembly Church of God in Christ
Friendship Pasadena Church
First AME Zion Church
YMCA
ARCO
Deliverance Tabernacle
LA Pin Distro
45 E Washington Bivd Pasadena, CA 91103
Nicole's Fancy
Instacart
The Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association (GLAMAA) launches the LA County Fire Assistance Program
Donation Drive: Together We Rise
The Source LA's Donation Center
Altadena Girls
Flintridge Center
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J. Crew
VOLUNTEER:
LA County: Volunteer.lacounty.gov (Register First)
LA Food Bank
Red Cross
MY SAFE LA
Stoney Clover Lane
Animal Hope & Wellness (needs fostering for 80 dogs)
Pasadena Humane Society (fostering needs)
West La Animal Shelter (fostering needs)
Walkgood Yard/ Walkgood LA :
Westchester YMCA
The Harbor Church LA
3751 W. 54th Windsor Hills - 10 am- 3 pm
Collin & Katz YMCA
Hand Brewed Beer
No Res Gourmet
600 E 5th st. Azuza - 8 am-8 pm
Help cook, package meals, and drivers
Santa Anita Raceway (Arcadia)
7am-11pm
Sort & distribute donations
Pasadena Job Center
500 N. Lake Ave - 6 am, 10 am, 40 shifts
Help receive items, sort and distribute goods. They are also accepting donations - current needs are clothes (including unused underwear), Ziploc bags to sort donations, feminine products, Tylenol, Advil, cough syrup (including for kids) and Pepto Bismol.
The Pasadena Civic
Show up. Be a self-starter
Pasadena City College
Neighbors and Friends
88 E Union Street Pasadena, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Organize clothes and wash dishes.
South Pasadena, YMCA
Flintridge Center
First AME Zion Church
Love Hour (K-town)
Hollywood Food Coalition
Bricks and Wood
Union Rescue Mission
Pasadena Humane Society
Skid Row For the People
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
Space to be. Space to Grieve: Virtual Care Space
A virtual community care space for BIPOC
impacted by LA wildfires with Dr. Shena @EmbodiedTruthHealing and Dr. Syre @LiberationHeals Jan 15th, @ 5pm PST
NO COST 10 Week Virtual Support Group
Herb Club LA
FREE Short-Term Therapy Support in CA
The Lifestyle Collective: FREE THERAPY FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE LA FIRES
Alliant Couples and Family Clinics
WELLNESS MUTUAL AID FOR LA
Erin Johnson Holistic Psychotherapy
Sonia Milbank
Kristin Lahey
Catherine Edelste (Self Practice)
SoCal Individual Family & Trauma Therapy
NAME: SARI ROSE BARRON, LMFT, EMDR
EMAIL: INTAKE@SOCIAL-IFT.COM
WEBSITE: WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.SOCAL-IFT.COM/SCHEDULE-APPOINTMENT
LOCATION: VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON
Emily Behrs Therapy
WalkGood LA
FINANCIAL & RELIEF RESOURCES:
Good Boy Records
Good Boy Records is offering free studio time at their studio space to creatives who have been highly impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
Guitar Center Music Foundation
Sports Broadcasting Fund
Entertainment Community Fund
MORNING MEDITATION
ANALOGr
FEMA RESOURCE LOCATIONS:
Will be available at the below locations.
La Cañada Flintridge Library
4545 N Oakwood Ave, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.790.3330
La Crescenta Library
Live Oak Library
San Fernando Library
San Gabriel Library
Temple City Library
West Hollywood Library
LEGAL RESOURCES FOR FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS:
Fires Insurance Claims for Friends and Family Pro Bono
Call: 818.219.8848
Legal Miga Law
Horace Hanif Wormely: RESTORE Altadena
INSURANCE POLICY ASSISTANCE AND AIDING WITH THE REBUILDING PROCESS WHICH INCLUDES: Contact H@WRMLY.COM or IG: @HXRVCE
CLAIM ADJUSTER
ARCHITECT
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
INTERIOR DESIGNER
EXPEDITED PERMIT AQUISITION
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