Los Angeles Wildfires: Essential Resources & Information
- Amsara Holly
- Jan 26
- 11 min read
Updated: Jan 25
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:
A QUICK NOTE About AIR Quality & Health:
Though the air quality index in your region may be noted as "good" it absolutely doesn't account for larger, visible ash particles, that are extremely unhealthy. The ash in LA and surrounding areas may contain asbestos, lead, plastic, and other carcinogens from old homes, buildings, and cars the harmful effects of carcinogens are long-term (similar to the alarming rate of lung cancer detections after 9/11).
What to do: If you return to a burn zone: wear an N95 or P100 mask wear eye protection cover your skin, and do not sweep the ash.
Review these air quality resources below:
Air Quality Index
LA Public Health
Coalition for Clean Air
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Purple Air
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:
ARRAY: REAL ESTATE + RECOVERY
HOUSING HELP FOR WILDFIRE SURVIVORS. Details @ www.arrayplay.com
IN PERSON + LIVESTREAMED - SATURDAY, JAN. 25 @ 11AM
Key Topics Covered: REBUILDING, SELLING OR RELOCATING OPTIONS WORKING WITH ARCHITECTS + CONTRACTORS, COMMUNICATING WITH MORTGAGE LENDERS, NAVIGATING INSURANCE CLAIMS LEGAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
AIRBNB
Airbnb commits to providing free, emergency housing for 25,000 additional people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires
Planet Fitness
PLANET FITNESS locations across the greater Los Angeles area have opened their doors to those impacted by the fires. Showers, Wifi, Charging station. No Membership needed.
Westwood Recreation Center
Evacuation Center - 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Westwood (accepts small animals)
Pasadena Convention Center
Evacuation Center - 30Q E Green St. Pasadena
El Camino Real Charter High School
Evacuation Center - 5440 Valley _Circle BIvd, Woodland Hills
Pierce College
Evacuation Center - 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills (accepts large animals)
Calico Fish House
Offering to feed evacuees and let them camp out in the restaurant's parking lot, 16600 Pacific Coast Highway.
Stand Up For Pits Foundation
Funding 20 hotel rooms for 3 days for displaced families with pets in Los Angeles.
Please email info@standupforpits.us for more information.
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
2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214
818.248.5313
Live Oak Library
22 W Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
626.446.8803
San Fernando Library
22 W Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
626.446.8803
San Gabriel Library
500 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.287.0761
Temple City Library
5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
626.285.2136
West Hollywood Library
625 N San Vicente Bivd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.652.5340
LEGAL RESOURCES FOR FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS:
Fires Insurance Claims for Friends and Family Pro Bono
Call: 818.219.8848
Legal Miga Law
Offering free contract guidance and review to those individuals and businesses impacted by the LA fires.
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
Mutual Aid and Legal EATON FIRE
EATON FIRE MUTUAL AID : 12pm to 3pm
LEGAL WORKSHOP TO FOLLOW: 3pm
INFORMATION SESSION AND LEGAL GUIDANCE FROM EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS
Saturday, January 25th | Pasadena Church 425 Sierra Madre Villa Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
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
Free rides up for evacuees. Code "WILDFIRE25"
LYFT
Free rides up for evacuees. Code "CAFIRERELIEF25"
DONATION CENTERS:
Ascend & Hollywood Church of Christ: California Fire Relief
Saturday JANUARY 25 | 3PM | HOLLYWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST
600 N. ROSSMORE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Please join us as we partner to support families affected by the fire devastation. We are collecting essential items, including toiletries, toilet paper, gently used and new clothes, blankets, pillows, and shoes. Together, we can bring comfort and hope to those in need during this difficult time.
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
55 E. VILLA ST. PASADENA, CA
DONATION PICKUPS * DISTRIBUTING GOODS
Friendship Pasadena Church
80 W DAYTON ST. PASADENA, CA
DONATION PICKUPS * DISTRIBUTING GOODS
First AME Zion Church
1087 N RAYMOND AVE. PASADENA, CA
DONATION PICKUPS * DISTRIBUTING GOODS
YMCA
611 E SIERRA MADRE BLVD. SIERRA MADRE, CA
DONATION PICKUPS * DISTRIBUTING GOODS
ARCO
2171 FAIR OAKS AVE. ALTADENA, CA
DONATION PICKUPS * DISTRIBUTING GOODS
Deliverance Tabernacle
1299 Sunset Ave Pasadena, Ca 91103
10am - 2pm
LA Pin Distro
45 E Washington Bivd Pasadena, CA 91103
Nicole's Fancy
2390 E. Foothill Bivd. Pasadena, Ca 91107
Instacart
Donate groceries & essentials to LA Fire Relief: Use Community Carts to donate items that LA-based organizations currently need.
The Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association (GLAMAA) launches the LA County Fire Assistance Program
Support Morehouse Alumni, Students, Parents, and Families affected by the recent fires. Contact:
Lorenz Willis, Community Initiatives Chair, (323) 599-0284
Brandon Rainey, GLAMAA President, (323) 708-9215
Donation Drive: Together We Rise
SATURDAY 1.11 - FRIDAY 1.17 - 9AM-3PM
LITTLE BELIZE RESTAURANT (MARKET ST ENTRANCE)
257 S MARKET STREET / POINT OF CONTACT: Krissy
The Source LA's Donation Center
Donations pickup Wed. Jan. 15th, 2025 from 12pm - 4pm
214 S. La Brea Ave Inglewood, CA 90301
In collaboration with @NourishHerSoulOrg, @HypeHairMag and @fr3eeventspace is now open to ANYONE in need!
Altadena Girls
Wed. Jan. 15th, 2025 from 12pm - 5pm
*LAST DAY OF SHOPPING*
Welcome students and teens who lost their stuff in the fires. Shop any time between 11 and 5 and work with our stylists! EVERYTHING IS FREE
Flintridge Center
When: Daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 236 W Mountain St., Pasadena
Sort and pass out donations. Donations needed include water, diapers, baby bottles, packaged snacks, masks, hygiene kits, blankets and pillows only.
alo
Distributing care kits this week.
Each kit will include personal care products, clothing basics (including kid's items), water and other essentials.
PICK UP LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th - THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th
Alo Beverly Hills - 370 N Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MONDAY, JANUARY 13th - SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th
Alo Commerce 6670 Flotilla Street- enter on Yates Los Angeles, CA 90040
J. Crew
Free new clothing for adults and children, as well as N95 masks.*
Wednesday & Thursday, January 15th & 16th / 12-5pm
J. Crew Factory at the Beverly Connection
100 N. La Cienega Blvd., E-3
VOLUNTEER:
Please reach out as these locations are changing in real time and we are doing our best to keep up:)
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 :
4019 Pico Blvd. - 11 am - 8 pm
They have a wealth of community resources regarding the LA County Fires available HERE
Westchester YMCA
8020 Alverstone - 8am - 8pm... Help cook, package meals, and drivers.
The Harbor Church LA
3751 W. 54th Windsor Hills - 10 am- 3 pm
Collin & Katz YMCA
1466 S Westgate - 8:30 am - 9 pm Call first 310-477-1511
Hand Brewed Beer
9771 Variel Ave. Chatsworth - 12 pm - 11 pm
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 Auditorium
300 E Green St | Show up. Be a self-starter
Pasadena City College
Where:
1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
3 Hour shifts all-day
Help receive items, sort and distribute goods. They are also accepting bottled water donations.
Neighbors and Friends
88 E Union Street Pasadena, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Organize clothes and wash dishes.
South Pasadena, YMCA
6 am - 8 pm - Sort donations and drivers
Flintridge Center
236 W Mountain St
First AME Zion Church
9 am - 6 pm
Love Hour (K-town)
532 S Western - Drivers Needed
Hollywood Food Coalition
When: Dinner program takes place everyday. Volunteers for receiving and distributing food to be distributed to other organizations are needed on weekdays.
Where: 5939 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles
Prepare and serve meals to people experiencing homelessness or receive and distribute food to non-profits affected by fires.
Bricks and Wood
When: Friday, Jan. 10, through Sunday, Jan.12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 4571 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles
The South Central-born streetwear brand is seeking help with organizing donations at their Space(s) store.
Union Rescue Mission
When: Friday, Jan. 10, through Sunday, Jan.12, from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Union Rescue Mission, 545 San Pedro St., Los Angeles
Help in kitchen. Volunteers must be age 14 and up.
Pasadena Humane Society
Where: 361 S Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Foster a displaced pet.
While the Pasadena Human Society is most urgently in need of donations, the organization, at the time of writing is also seeking those who may be able to foster a dog or cat for at least one week. Interested parties should email foster@pasadenahumane.org.
Skid Row For the People
When: Fridays from 5:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Where: 1017 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles
Give out essentials including food, water, clothing, hygiene products and more.
9thirtyla
930 Mateo Street
It's Bigger Than Us
4308 Crenshaw Bivd
Ketchum-Downtown YMCA
401 S Hope St
Bernie's Coffee Shop
6101 Wilshire Blvd
Hope the Mission
16641 Roscoe PI
LA Dream Center
2301 Bellevue Ave
Los Angeles LGBT Center
1118 N McCadden Pl
Altadena Communal Kitchen
2171 N Fair Oaks Ave
Hollywood Food Coalition Meal Service
5939 Hollywood Bivd
Westchester Family YMCA
8015 S Sepulveda Bivd
Fearless Church
1611 Hope St
Assistance League of LA
6640 Sunset BLVD
South LA Cafe
1700 Browning Blvd
HEALTH & 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
For Adults Navigating loss from the Eaton Fire
Facilitated by Licensed Psychotherapists
Wednesdays @ 7:30PM Beginning January 29th, 2025
Herb Club LA
Looking for Herbalists, Holistic practitioners and Healers
Email herbalclubla@gmail.com
FREE Short-Term Therapy Support in CA
Elyce, The Therapy Co | www.thetherapyco.org
I am going to offer some free short-term crisis support to those impacted by the LA fires (including first responders)
Specifically, offering brainspotting as a trauma modality
If you know anybody directly impacted, please share this with them. Spots will be limited since I'm a solo-practice owner
Support will be provided virtually
The Lifestyle Collective: FREE THERAPY FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE LA FIRES
If you or your family has been directly affected by the recent fires in the Los Angeles area, we want you to know you're not alone. At The Lifestyle Collective, we are offering free therapy sessions to help you navigate this challenging time.
Call us: 310-779-6171 / Email us: info@thelifestylecollective.com
Alliant Couples and Family Clinics
offering free cost therapy services for individuals and families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires
(026) 270 - 9400
(858) 547 - 9803
WELLNESS MUTUAL AID FOR LA
TONGVA, TATAVIAM, SERRANO, KIZH, AND CHUMASH LAND
SEE RESOURCES: MENTAL & HOLISTIC CARE
Inclusive Therapists Mental Health Liberation @InclusiveTherapists @MHLiberation
Erin Johnson Holistic Psychotherapy
NAME. FRIN .IOHNSON I DCC 110161
EMAIL: ERIN@ERINJOHNSONLPCC.COM
WEBSITE: HTTps://www.ERINJoHnsOnTHERApY.cOM
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
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
Wellness organization. From Wednesday 1.15 to Saturday 1.18 @thewalkgoodyard is holding DONATION-BASED yoga classes, open to all.
Go to @ASIANMENTALHEALTHPROJECT on Instagram.
Providence Saint John's Health Center: Disaster Relief Pulmonary Clinic
Open Indefinitely. hotline: 310-829-8618
FINANCIAL & RELIEF RESOURCES:
LA WILDFIRE RELIEF FUNDS FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM FAMILIES
Apply @ https://airtable.com/appaFZVFY6D8N8mKn/pagtgODRUI1JV1Vkw/form
Funds Amount: $1,500 in one-time payments
Eligibility: Displaced families in their third trimester or who are within 12 weeks postpartum (must reside in directly impacted fire zone)
Limit: One fund distribution per household, first-come, first-serve
Application Timeline: Jan 22: Applications open Feb 5: Applications close Feb 15: Funds Dispersed.
Contact admin@thebirthfund.com to contribute to this fire relief fund that provides real-time resources to displaced families in LA.
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
The Guitar Center Music Foundation and Guitar
Center are offering a one-time grant replacing instruments and gear destroyed by fires. Requests will be accepted through February 28, 2025.
Sports Broadcasting Fund
The SVG Sports Broadcasting Fund provides in-direct financial support by paying those in the sports broadcasting industry. Financial support is available for medical bills, insurance premiums, housing costs, and more.
Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals.
MORNING MEDITATION
FOR AND IN SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS AND EVACUEE'S OF THE LA FIRES
A MOMENT OF REPRIEVE STILLNESS AND GROUNDING
With Joanna Hardy and Alli Simon
JAN 14-28TH, 2025
7:30-8:00AM LA TIME (ZOOM LINK)
FREE FOR ALL
ANALOGr
working closely with musicians, producers, and studios to help them recover their lost assets from these Los Angeles area fires, free of charge. We will provide real world values to hold the insurance companies accountable for fair replacement costs to lost gear and assets.
Email us for help: thomas@analogr.com
California Jazz Foundation
CJF CAN PROVIDE AN IMMEDIATE GRANT OF $1,000 TO ASSIST IF YOU QUALIFY FOR CJF SUPPORT.
PLEASE EMAIL your name, email address, phone, former/current address and zip code of your affected area, instrument, and specific reason for request (lost home, evacuated, lost gigs/instruments, etc.) We will require validation that you are a California jazz musician.
Please send to: Help@CaliforniaJazzFoundation.org
INFO also available at: www.CaliforniaJazzFoundation.org
EVENTS CREATED TO GIVE BACK
14 Years Of Healing Through Music: Soulection
Feb. 21st Los Angeles Show. https://soulection.com/
A portion of our proceeds from these shows will go towards supporting families in LA who have been impacted by the fires.