How to Help Those Impacted by the LA Fires
A series of devastating fires raged through several Los Angeles neighborhoods beginning on Jan. 7, decimating several communities. Many members of the denim community live and work in the city and many of us are frequent visitors. The scope of the loss is not yet fully known and recovery will take considerable time.
Many companies and individuals in our community have already stepped up to offer assistance to people impacted. If you are looking for ways to contribute to the effort, we have started the following list of organizations accepting assistance, including financial support, donation items and volunteers, to help people impacted by the fires.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is accepting financial donations, food and non-food items and volunteers.
LA Works has a list of local organizations looking for financial donations, volunteers and supplies to help people and animals impacted by the fires.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ LA County Wildfire Recovery Fund is looking for support to help people, community organizations and small businesses that have been impacted by the fires.
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network has a list of organizations needing donation items and volunteers.
Habitat for Humanity’s ReBUILD LA to Help Los Angeles Fire Survivors is working to help people impacted by the fires in a number of ways, including financial and essential goods assistance for people whose homes are uninhabitable
California Community Foundation’s Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Fund provides critical recovery services for people affected by the fires, as well as helps rebuild essential infrastructure such as emergency communication systems.
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation support helps provide vital equipment and funds programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities.
The American Red Cross supports people impacted by the fires by providing food, shelter, emotional support, recovery planning and financial assistance.
The Salvation Army works with government and non-profit agencies to provide food, personal necessities and shelter to survivors and first responders.
211LA provides assistance such as hotel and AirBNB vouchers, transportation and meals.
