LA Wildfire Resources & Fundraisers

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I’m sure this has been an extremely difficult week for all of us. So many of my friends have lost more than I can imagine—and at the very least, we have all spent the week in a state of horror and grief as the fires burned through this city we love. I have been profoundly moved by the surge of support within the community. Los Angeles is a special city full of special people, and the way we all showed up for each other goes to prove it.

The resources below are things I’ve found on social media or that have been sent to me. They represent other people’s hard work, and I don’t want to take credit for anything listed here.

My hope is that this list will make it easier for someone with limited energy to find what they need quickly.

Please share with anyone you think might need support right now or is looking for ways to help.

If you know of a fantastic resource, please add it to the comments below. 

Stay safe friends ❤️

HELPFUL RESOURCES

• LA Lease Availability: A spreadsheet of leases in LA available, sorted by neighborhood with contact details.
  

• LA Fire Hotel Availability: A list of hotels with discounted rates for those affected by the fires.
  

• LA Wildfire Resource Center: A one-stop resource listing help from businesses, institutions, and the community of LA. This includes clean air filters, admin help, locations of community fridges around LA, and more.
  

• MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources: This is a huge list of shelters, animal boarding, donation drives, prepared meals, free items, and more.
  

• Brands Providing Products to Families Impacted by LA Fires: A list of brands you can reach out to for brand-new items including clothing, baby items, and care packages.
  

• Support and Resources for the LA Community: Places to offer donations and helpful resources for those affected by the fires.
  

• Resources From Film, TV, Music, and the Creative Industry: Furniture, services, and storage offered by those in the industry.
  

• Free Mental Health Services for LA Wildfire Crisis: Contacts for therapists offering services following this crisis.
  

• Magic Castle Hollywood (Jan. 14 10 am to 3 pm): They’re transforming their parking lot into a space of comfort, offering meals, snacks, and donated essentials to those affected by the fires. Strolling magicians will also spread joy to all who visit.
  

• N95 Masks Available at LA Public Libraries: Pick some up, protect your lungs!

  Quick Grants for Artists

• LA Wildfire Relief Microgrant for Disabled Creatives

• CERF+ Emergency Relief

• Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

• MusiCares Quick Grant

• Gottlieb Emergency Fund

• Entertainment Community Fund

GOFUNDMES

• Help PDA Rise from the Ashes of the Eaton Wildfire: A beloved event and community space was lost in Altadena and needs support.
  

• Help David Bridel's Family and Pets: Clown and acting teacher, mentor, and friend David’s home was lost in Altadena, and needs support.
  

• Armory Center for The Arts Relief Fund: At least seven Armory Center staff and teaching artists have lost their homes in their fire, leaving them in need of support.
  

• Displaced Black Families GoFund Me: A list of Black Altadena families who need support.
  

• Displaced Latine Families - LA Fires Mutual Aid: A list of Latine families who need support.
  

• Displaced Queer People Due to Fires in LA: A list of queer people who need support.
  

• Humanitas: Writers of LA GoFund Me: A list of writers in LA who are in need of support.

TIP: Hollywood Fringe and The LA Guild of Puppetry are amplifying fundraisers. Send them an email or a DM.

Sending love and solidarity to you all 🦊