Services for Those Affected by the Fires:
Shelters
Government Emergency Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles
Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Ave. Panorama City
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St., Pasadena
LA Dream Center: 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Pan Pacific Recreation Center: 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Animal Shelters
Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Large Animals): 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank
Pierce College Equestrian Center (Large Animals): 7100 El Rancho Dr, Woodland Hills
Pasadena Humane Society (Small Animals): 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena
Agoura Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills
Rose Bowl Stadium (Large Animals) 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena
@comptoncowboys is offering horse hauling emergency assistance
Best Friends Link
Other Services
Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) JFLA Emergency Loan Application
Bet Tzedek Legal Services call Jessica Ayon at (661) 425-9509
Chai Lifeline West Coast’s Crisis Team call (310) 274-6331
LA County Resources for Emergencies Link
The Hotel Association of Los Angeles Link
Restaurants that are offering shelter, discounts and, in some cases, free food to evacuees and first responders Link
Rideshare companies helping with rides to shelters Link
Project Camp -- Provides “trauma-informed childcare for displaced families in the aftermath of disasters Link
Project HOPE -- Coordinating with government officials and local organizations and is prepared to support local shelters, health workers, and marginalized communities to help with shelter and mental health needs Link
Temporary Housing through Emergency Airbnb.org Support Link
Teladoc -- Offers free virtual care for those affected by L.A. fires Link
Synagogues who have community spaces for workspace, storage, or other needs
Temple Beth Am
Contact Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at akligfeld@tbala.org or Sheryl Goldman at sgoldman@tbala.org.
University Synagogue Orange County
Call (949) 553-3535
Beth Shir Shalom
Contact Cynthia Barzilai at cynthia@bethshirshalom.org.
Temple Judea
Contact Kimberly Birbrower at kbirbrower@templejudea.com.
For those looking to help responders and residents, the organizations listed below are accepting donations:
All Power Books – Is a local Los Angeles bookstore collecting supplies to support mutual aid organizations
American Red Cross -- Is working alongside its partners to provide shelter, food, emotional support and health services
Anderson Munger Family YMCA -- Is accepting essential items for victims
Baby2Baby -- Is providing critical items, including diapers, food, formula and hygiene products for children and families who have lost their homes to the fires
Bike Oven -- A community-run workshop serving northeast Los Angeles, is currently open as a drop-off location for supplies
California Community Foundation -- Distributes grants to affected communities through its Wildfire Recovery Fund
California Fire Foundation -- The foundation is working with local fire agencies and community organizations to support residents impacted by the blazes.
Canine Rescue Club/Foster -- Is a network of caregivers who foster dogs awaiting their forever home
Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) -- Is deploying an emergency response team to support those where air quality is a major concern
Direct Relief -- Is currently working with the two Koreatown YMCA locations to hand out free N95 masks to residents affected by the harmful smoke
Dolce Glow – Is a self-tanning lotions brand that is collecting donations at its San Fernando office for first responders
Escalemos -- Supports the Latinx/Hispanic climbing community
Friends in Deed --- Is accepting online donations and has set up an adults-only shelter at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pasadena, open Wednesday, Jan. 8, through Friday, Jan. 10, to provide aid and support to residents affected by the fires
GoFundMe -- Has created a centralized online hub housing all verified fundraising pages related to the wildfires. The hub will be updated with accounts as they are verified by the GoFundMe team.
Jewish Federation Los Angeles (JFEDLA) -- Has created a Wildfire Crisis Relief Fund to support our neighbors affected by this catastrophic event. One hundred percent of your gift will go directly to those who need it most.
Lagartijas Climbing Crú -- Is a local BIPOC climbing club, has created a Google spreadsheet to connect fire victims with people who want to donate gear and dehydrated meals
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation – Is actively seeking funds to equip our LAFD members battling wildfires with equipment and supplies to save lives and protect property
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank -- Is accepting food donations and volunteers
Pasadena Humane – Assists with animal evacuations
The People’s Struggle San Fernando Valley -- Is a grassroots group that is currently helping transport people or supplies to those affect by fires in the region
Planet Fitness -- Is providing access to showers and its facilities at no cost to firefighters and residents displaced by fires
Project Angel Food – Looking for volunteers to deliver food to those affected by the fires
Salvation Army -- Provides food, personal necessities and shelter to survivors and first responders
Set Active -- Is an athleisure brand based in Los Angeles and is accepting clothing donations for families affected by the fires.
SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund -- Gathers and distributes donations and emergency resources to school communities most affected by the wildfires
Team Rubicon -- Volunteers are needed for the national disaster response organization
United Way of Greater Los Angeles -- Focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of the community
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighters Fund -- Is supporting firefighters who have suffered injuries while battling fires including several who have lost their homes
World Central Kitchen -- Is in Southern California to support first responders and families affected by the fires, providing nourishing meals to people in need