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• Jewish Family Service LA has free food pantries available to community members in need, as well as dining centers for seniors.
• Mutual Aid LA Network has created a detailed spreadsheet listing food, animal housing, shelters, free items, and more.
• Reach out to Help Me Grow’s Inland Empire team who is currently helping connect families with young children to LA resources for food, shelter, health services, and other supports. (888) 464-4316.
• Echoes of Hope is helping families in need with rent support, food, clothing, diapers, and other essential items. Current and former foster youth, low income individuals, and undocumented families will be prioritized.
• Watch Duty has a map of where World Central Kitchen is distributing free food and water as well as a list of shelters.
• 211 LA has updates on recent news, debris removal, avoiding scams, food resources, mental health support, and more.
• La Food Bank has a pantry locator to help you find a food bank near you.

• Home Bank LA will help with home furnishings if you lost your home in the fires and will be renting somewhere soon.
• Living Spaces will give you a free mattress set if yours was lost in the fires.
• Mutual Aid LA Network has created a detailed spreadsheet listing food, animal housing, shelters, free items, and more.
• Reach out to Help Me Grow’s Inland Empire team who is currently helping connect families with young children to LA resources for food, shelter, health services, and more. (888) 464-4316.
• JFEDLA has created a list of resources offering shelter, pet support, FEMA aid, government resources, mental health support, and more.
• LAEDC has assembled a variety of resources, including business assistance, government resources, vital records retrieval, shelter, transportation, child care, mental health support, essential items, and other basic needs.
• LAcity.gov has created a one-stop shop for information on fires within the Los Angeles City Limits. Get updates and alerts and find recovery resources for shelter, health and safety, government assistance, and more.
• LA County is tracking active fires and latest updates, along with evacuation routes, evacuation shelters, animal shelters, and more.
• Watch Duty has a map of where World Central Kitchen is distributing free food and water as well as a list of shelters.

• Crunch Fitness locations throughout LA are offering free showers, access to WIFI, and resting space to displaced individuals.
• YMCAs in the LA area are offering free child care, showers, and wifi to anyone affected by the fires.

• OpenClosit (1528 Montana Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90403) is distributing free clothing to individuals affected by the fires.
• NCJWLA is offering $100 vouchers to The Council Shop stores for those displaced by the fires. They will also be offering larger vouchers in the coming weeks and months to help individuals  rebuild.
• Vintage store Quirk is offering free clothing to victims affected by the fires. Just bring your ID to show proof of residence in an affected area.
• Mutual Aid LA Network has created a detailed spreadsheet listing food, animal housing, shelters, free items, and more.
• JFEDLA has created a list of resources offering shelter, pet support, FEMA aid, government resources, mental health support, and more.
• LAEDC has assembled a variety of resources, including business assistance, government resources, vital records retrieval, shelter, transportation, child care, mental health support, essential items, and other basic needs.
• Echoes of Hope is helping families in need with rent support, food, clothing, diapers, and other essential items. Current and former foster youth, low income individuals, and undocumented families will be prioritized.

• YMCAs in the LA area are offering free child care, showers, and wifi to anyone affected by the fires.
• LAEDC has assembled a variety of resources, including business assistance, government resources, vital records retrieval, shelter, transportation, child care, mental health support, essential items, and other basic needs.

• Babyletto is offering free cribs for anyone who lost theirs in the fires.
• Echoes of Hope is helping families in need with rent support, food, clothing, diapers, and other essential items. Current and former foster youth, low income individuals, and undocumented families will be prioritized.

• Use Petco Love Lost to post pets that have been lost and found during the fires and, using AI photo matching technology, it integrates into local shelter software to help locate pets and owners.
• Mutual Aid LA Network has created a detailed spreadsheet listing food, animal housing, shelters, free items, and more.
• JFEDLA has created a list of resources offering shelter, pet support, FEMA aid, government resources, mental health support, and more.
• LA County is tracking active fires and latest updates, along with evacuation routes, evacuation shelters, animal shelters, and more.

• Community Animal Medical Project (CAMP) offers “accessible, high-quality, and low-cost veterinary care to underserved communities.” Currently, they are providing free aid to pets and families affected by the fires, including exams, medication refills, vaccinations, and free pet food and supplies.

• The IRS has announced that CA wildfire victims qualify for tax relief (any previous deadlines are now postponed til October 15, 2025).
• Better Angels is offering emergency assistance grants to low income families to help with essentials like food, clothing, and personal items.
• LA County Recovers has opened disaster recovery centers where you can go to replace lost vital records, apply for disaster relief loans, and obtain referrals for mental health counseling and other services.
• LA County Recovers has curated a list of relief resources, including how to apply for FEMA assistance, tax relief, and contact info for numerous LA County departments.
• FEMA is accepting applications for assistance if affected by the fires.
• CA.gov has put together a variety of applications for government assistance, including FEMA, help for small businesses, job loss from the fires, and more.
• U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting applications for low interest disaster loans to help rebuild and replace damaged vehicles and property.
• JFLA is offering interest-free personal emergency loans.

• Restaurants Care has opened a temporary fund to provide grants to food and beverage workers who lost their homes and/or workplaces in the fires.

• JFEDLA has created a list of resources offering shelter, pet support, FEMA aid, government resources, mental health support, and more.
• LAEDC has assembled a variety of resources, including business assistance, government resources, vital records retrieval, shelter, transportation, child care, mental health support, essential items, and other basic needs.
• LAcity.gov has created a one-stop shop for information on fires within the Los Angeles City Limits. Get updates and alerts and find recovery resources for shelter, health and safety, government assistance, and more.

• GoodRx is offering free telehealth visits for residents impacted by the fires. Use the promo code LA-GOODRX-CARE.
• Through Spring Health, you can apply for free mental health support if affected by the fires.
• Call the Disaster Distress Helpline if you have experienced emotional trauma and need to speak with someone.
• Share! is hosting support groups for those affected by the fires. They also offer free meeting space for displaced 12-step groups.
• Browse this list of therapists offering free therapy for those affected by the fires.

• Credo Beauty is assembling free beauty care packages for those affected by the fires.

• LA County Department of Human Resources has created a list of health and wellness resources available to LA County employees and their families.
• Dr. Ourian is offering free medical and surgical care for anyone who sustains burns in the LA fires. Call (310) 424-5424 for more info.
• LA County Department of Mental Health is offering a variety of mental health resources for those affected by the fires.
• BetterHelp is offering 3 months of free therapy for fire victims. Simply email contact@betterhelp.com to connect with a therapist.
• JFEDLA has created a list of resources offering shelter, pet support, FEMA aid, government resources, mental health support, and more.
• LA County Recovers has opened disaster recovery centers where you can go to replace lost vital records, apply for disaster relief loans, and obtain referrals for mental health counseling and other services.
• LAEDC has assembled a variety of resources, including business assistance, government resources, vital records retrieval, shelter, transportation, child care, mental health support, essential items, and other basic needs.
• Reach out to Help Me Grow’s Inland Empire team who is currently helping connect families with young children to LA resources for food, shelter, health services, and more. (888) 464-4316.
• LAcity.gov has created a one-stop shop for information on fires within the Los Angeles City Limits. Get updates and alerts and find recovery resources for shelter, health and safety, government assistance, and more.
• 211 LA has updates on recent news, debris removal, avoiding scams, food resources, mental health support, and more.

• Greenberg Glusker offers a guide on how to pursue insurance recovery for wildfire losses.
• Legalmiga Law is offering free contract guidance and review to individuals and businesses affected by the fires (leases, vendor agreements, insurance policies, and more).
• The IRS has announced that CA wildfire victims qualify for tax relief (any previous deadlines are now postponed til October 15, 2025).
• The California Insurance Commissioner has declared "a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals and cancellations" for zip codes in areas directly affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Search here to see if your zip code is included.
• The California Department of Insurance has compiled resources to help wildfire victims file insurance claims (all materials available in Spanish as well).
• This comprehensive guide gives clear instructions and resources to help wildfire victims begin the insurance process.
• According to LA County’s Misfortune and Calamity Tax Relief program, if your home or business has incurred more than $10,000 in damage, you may qualify for a reduction in your assessed property value. Claims must be filed within 12 months of the incident.
• The State Bar of California has a legal assistance hotline (888-382-3406) offering free disaster legal services for anyone impacted by the wildfires.
• KCRW has put together this cheat sheet to help fire victims know what steps to take to make an insurance claim and what might be covered.

• Foster Love is available to help foster families impacted by the fires with any resources they need. Email impact@fosterlove.com.
• A Sense of Home helps aged-out foster youth with furnishing their first-ever homes and is currently helping with replacing furnishings lost in the fires.
• Echoes of Hope is helping families in need with rent support, food, clothing, diapers, and other essential items. Current and former foster youth, low income individuals, and undocumented families will be prioritized.
• iFoster helps foster youth, caregivers, and agency workers connect to the resources they need. If you are struggling after the fires, fill out a need request form, and iFoster’s support team will reach out to assist you.
• Child Trends has a toolkit for child welfare agencies to help young people heal and thrive during and after natural disasters.

• MusiCares is providing assistance for LA musicians who have suffered fire damage or displacement (instrument replacement as well as general help with resource replacement, medical care, essential living needs, and more).

• Seahorse Sound Studios is offering free gear storage for musicians affected by the fires as well as additional support and even studio time.
• Fender is offering free instrument and gear replacements for musicians who lost theirs in the fires.

• Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is offering financial assistance for music industry professionals to help with the loss of instruments and equipment, medical bills, and other vital-living expenses.

• Unified Incident Command is allowing limited re-entry to certain areas evacuated during the fires, particularly the Palisades Fire area. Look up if your address is in a re-entry zone and get helpful tips on what to do upon returning to an evacuation area.
• LA County is tracking active fires and latest updates, along with evacuation routes, evacuation shelters, animal shelters, and more.
• Register for LA County emergency alerts.
• Visit AirNow for a map of air quality.
• South Coast AQMD also offers a map of air quality.
• 211 LA has updates on wildfire containment, evacuation orders, road and school closures, power outage information, water alerts, and more.
• LAcity.gov has created a one-stop shop for information on fires within the Los Angeles City Limits. Get updates and alerts and find recovery resources for shelter, health and safety, government assistance, and more.

• Listos California has tips on how to stay safe during a wildfire and how to sign up for free emergency alerts.
• Listos California also offers tips on how to stay safe from the damaging effects of wildfire smoke.
• MySafe:LA has resources on how to educate yourself and prepare for future wildfires.

• The LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs, along with the NLSLA, has put out a factsheet on how to safely seek help after a disaster if you are an immigrant.

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a guide for parents on how to help children impacted by wildfires process and heal from their experience.
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network also has a tip sheet for caregivers on how to help young children who have experienced traumatic grief.
• The EPA offers a tip sheet on protecting children from the damaging effects of wildfire smoke and ash.
• The CDC offers tips on how to stay safe after a wildfire.
• Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress has a guide on how to communicate in a healthy way with those who have been through a disaster.
• The CDC offers a tip sheet on how to take care of yourself and your children following a disaster or traumatic event.
• LA County Department of Human Resources has created an immediate and long-term resource and support guide for LA County employees.
• Child Trends has a toolkit for child welfare agencies to help young people heal and thrive during and after natural disasters.
• 211 LA has updates on recent news, debris removal, avoiding scams, food resources, mental health support, and more.

• KCRW has curated a list of volunteering and donation opportunities for those who want to help.
• California Volunteers can help you find direct volunteering opportunities.
• LAcity.gov has curated a list of ways to donate and volunteer.
• Philanthropy CA can help you find donation opportunities vetted by California philanthropic organizations.
• Donate to Foster Love to help foster youth affected by the fires.
• Donate to A Sense of Home to support aged-out foster youth affected by the fires.
• Donate to the LA Fire Department Foundation.
• Donate to World Central Kitchen.
• Donate to Emergency Network Los Angeles.
• Donate to the Red Cross: call (800) 733-2767 or text REDCROSS to 90999.