California Wildfires: How To Get Assistance & How To Help
At MSM we are all concerned with the safety of those impacted by the California wildfires. There are many organizations ready to support you and many accepting donations for those who wish to help. We are pleased to provide a list of some of these organizations below.
211 Los Angeles: CENTERS | EMERGENCY HOUSING REQUEST | DONATE
Connects residents to essential health and human services, including disaster and emergency response information.
American Red Cross–Los Angeles: ASSISTANCE | DONATE
Providing shelter, food, transportation, and emotional support.
Baby2Baby: DONATE
Providing critical items, including diapers, food, formula, and hygiene products for children and families.
California Community Foundation: DONATE
The Wildfire Recovery Fund distributes grants to affected communities using data from CalFire and CDC's social vulnerability index to ensure the neediest receive intermediate recovery and long-term support.
California Fire Foundation: DONATE
Providing emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, their families, and the communities they protect.
California Self Storage Association Membership Board: VISIT BOARD
If you are a member of the CSSA you can engage with others to discuss recovery, find assistance, and more.
Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE): DONATE
Providing emergency go-bags, masks, and other protective equipment.
FEMA: APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
The Federal Emergency Management Association
Los Angeles Food Bank: FIND FOOD | DONATE
Providing food to those who have been displaced by the fires.
National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 CALL OR TEXT
Provides 24/7 crisis counseling via call or text for those impacted by traumatic events or disasters.
Pasadena Humane: ASSISTANCE/LOST & FOUND | DONATE
Boarding animals of evacuated families and accepting donations such as food, bowls, crates, and blankets.
Salvation Army–Southern California: (562) 264-3600 (ASSISTANCE) | DONATE
Providing food, personal necessities, and shelter to victims and first responders.
Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE): SAVE PROGRAM
Offers $250 gift cards to eligible victims of fire and disasters to provide for immediate needs.
Small Business Administration: DISASTER ASSISTANCE
SBA Disaster Assistance can help with low-interest disaster loans for businesses and homeowners impacted by the wildfires.
U-Haul: STORAGE ASSISTANCE
U-Haul is offering 30 days free self-storage and U-Box container disaster relief program to help evacuees and affected families at 92 Company Southern California locations.
United Way–Greater Los Angeles: DONATE
Focused on longer-term recovery efforts and currently working with community partners to assess the impact on the ground.
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