01/11/2025
Our hearts and prayers are with the families who have lost their homes during this difficult time. As a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, I’ve seen our community face many wild fires before, but nothing of this extent. I personally know families who have experienced this devastating loss, and I want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.
If you or someone you know has been affected, here are some resources that might help:
For Families in Need:
• American Red Cross: Offers emergency shelter, food, and resources. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org.
• FEMA Disaster Assistance: Provides financial support and temporary housing resources. Visit disasterassistance.gov.
• Salvation Army: Provides housing assistance, clothing, and essentials. Learn more at salvationarmyusa.org.
Local Shelters & Community Organizations: Contact local nonprofits or community centers for immediate support.
For Animal Rescue and Support:
• ASPCA Disaster Relief: Helps rescue animals affected by natural disasters. Learn how to get involved or seek help at aspca.org.
• Humane Society Disaster Assistance: Offers animal sheltering and rescue support. Visit humanesociety.org.
• Local Animal Shelters: Check with shelters in your area for lost or displaced pets.
Here are some local businesses that are offering assistance as well.
* PLANET FITNESS - Showers, Wifi, Charging station. No membership
* AIRBNB - Free, temporary housing for people who have been displaced
* UBER - Free rides up for evacuees. Code "WILDFIRE25"
* LYFT - Free rides up for evacuees. Code "CAFIRERELIEF25"
* Calico Fish House - Offering to feed evacuees and let them camp out in the restaurant's parking lot,
16600 Pacific Coast Highway.
* Pie Free Pizza - Free pizza for evacuees and people in need. Call (626)�541-0051 to coordinate
* Be U Vietnamese Restaraunt - Free meals for fire evacuees and first responders
Evacuation centers
* Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westwood�(accepts small animals)
* Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St., Pasadena
* El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd
* Pierce College: 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills (accepts large animals)
For Those Who can Volunteer:
• Volunteer with the Red Cross: Sign up to assist families in need at redcross.org/volunteer.
• Team Rubicon: Volunteer to help with disaster response efforts. Learn more at teamrubiconusa.org
• Habitat for Humanity: Help rebuild homes for families. Find opportunities at habitat.org.
If you are able, please consider donating your time or resources to one of the organizations listed above.
God be with our beautiful city through this devastating times. 😢