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There are no words to describe the unimaginable losses LA has experienced in the last few days. Homes, businesses and historic landmarks have been burned to a crisp. My heart goes out to everyone affected: homeowners, business owners, animals, and of course, all the firefighters who are putting their lives on the line braving these raging fires. We are deeply grateful to you.
Los Angeles is a city that has always been associated with new beginnings and opportunities. When I think of Angelenos, I think of big dreamers and creative minds, people with perseverance and confidence to materialize anything. I have unwavering faith that this perseverance will help the affected areas rise from the ashes and start anew. We’re here to help!
Given the onslaught of information on social media, I decided to compile a list of resources and other ways to help in one post. I’ll resume my regular posts in February.
Note: This list will continue to be updated
Evacuation shelters
- Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles – This evacuation shelter is run by American Red Cross. Due to the Sunset Fire, this is where I spent the night on Wednesday. They provided food, water and toiletries. The workers were incredible, always checking in on everyone to see if we needed anything.
- Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 E. Green St, Pasadena
- El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima
- Sepulveda Recreation Center: Address: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City
Clothes
COOP Los Angeles
7278 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Hundreds
OpenClosIt
Food
Vroman’s Bookstore
Free meals for evacuees and first responders
The links below offer comprehensive lists of all the restaurants that are offering free meals based on the neighborhood. Some of these articles have over 40 restaurants.
World Central Kitchen – See their meal distribution sites here.
Housing and transportation
Airbnb
Uber
Free therapy services
Click the link here
Where to donate
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Altadena Girls
Altadena Boys
Evacuation shelters for animals (small and big)
- Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
- Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
- The Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank
Please find more centers in the link below
