Support Organizations for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
The Prime Coalition team has compiled a list of organizations offering support and resources to residents and first responders impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. We encourage you to explore these resources if you or someone you know has been affected by the fires. If you're looking to help Los Angeles and are able to support, please consider contributing to an organization that resonates with you. The following organizations are seeking monetary donations, physical contributions, or in-person volunteers.
Click on the organization names below to learn more about their services.
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Baby2Baby
Aid Type: Children and Family Assistance
Description of Resource: Baby2Baby is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing children living in poverty nationwide with diapers, clothing, and other essential items. The organization is working with over 470 partner organizations in LA County to meet requests for these necessities and to offer ongoing support.
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Aid Type: Recovery Fund
Description of Resource: The California Community Foundation is an LA-based organization focused on Southern California. Beyond providing immediate relief, they concentrate on medium and long-term recovery efforts in fire-affected areas.
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Aid Type: Firefighter and Safety Support
Description of Resource: The California Fire Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to firefighters, their fallen comrades' families, and the communities they serve.
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Calvary Community Church
Aid Type: Shelter and Emergency Support
Description of Resource: Calvary Community Church has formed a Fire Response Team with local churches, the LA Dream Center, and the Red Cross. This team offers immediate assistance to families affected by disasters by providing food, clothing, and temporary housing. Additionally, they have set up the Calvary Disaster Relief Fund to support victims of the Palisades fire.
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Aid Type: Monetary Support
Description of Resource: Calvary Community Church has formed a Fire Response Team with local churches, the LA Dream Center, and the Red Cross. This team offers immediate assistance to families affected by disasters by providing food, clothing, and temporary housing. Additionally, they have set up the Calvary Disaster Relief Fund to support victims of the Palisades fire.
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Aid Type: Food and/or Supplies
Description of Resource: Farm Fresh to You is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) delivery service that offers organic produce and farm products. They will match every box donated to the wildfire relief effort, providing fresh fruits, easy-to-eat vegetables, healthy snacks, and other essential items to evacuation centers and first responders.
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Aid Type: Food and/or Supplies
Description of Resource: Feed the Streets is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that collects donated food, hygiene products, clothing, and educational items for direct distribution. They have been actively providing meals to firefighters on the ground.
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Aid Type: Food and/or Supplies
Description of Resource: It's Bigger Than Us was founded to address poverty and discrimination in South Los Angeles. The organization provides disaster relief and recovery and builds community resilience by mobilizing resources, connecting survivors to essential services, and promoting long-term support.
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Aid Type: Shelter and Emergency Support
Description of Resource: The Los Angeles Dream Center is a resource center supporting communities facing homelessness, hunger, and educational challenges. They have mobilized thousands of volunteers to assist those impacted by wildfires.
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Aid Type: Mental Health
Description of Resource: The Los Angeles County Psychological Association represents over 5,570 licensed psychologists in Los Angeles County, addressing the community's mental health needs. They are compiling and providing a list of emergency services, shelter resources, and information on mental health and emotional support.
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Aid Type: Firefighter and Safety Support
Description of Resource: The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation provides essential equipment and funds critical programs to support the LAFD in saving lives and protecting communities. The Foundation urgently seeks donations to equip LAFD firefighters with the necessary equipment and supplies for battling wildfires.
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Aid Type: Food and/or Supplies
Description of Resource: The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and its partner agencies offer food assistance to individuals across LA County during regular times and crises. They are seeking continued support to help them provide relief for those affected by the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires and other disasters.
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Aid Type: Mutual Aid
Description of Resource: Mutual Aid Los Angeles serves as a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts, people, and resources throughout Los Angeles. They have created a crowd-sourced list of resources available for individuals affected by the fires.
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Aid Type: Shelter and Emergency Support
Description of Resource: MySafe:LA collaborates with the Los Angeles City Fire Department to enhance community resilience and public safety. They have organized the LA Wildfire Protection Plan to assist communities in preparing for and responding to wildfires.
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Aid Type: Recovery Fund
Description of Resource: The Pasadena Community Foundation is a community organization dedicated to supporting local nonprofits that directly serve individuals in need. They will collaborate with city leaders and nonprofit organizations to assess the best ways to allocate their resources for those most affected by the Eaton fire.
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Aid Type: Animal Assistance
Description of Resource: The Pasadena Humane Society has taken in over 1,000 animals affected by the Eaton Fire Emergency. They are urgently seeking monetary donations to help purchase medical supplies and other essential resources as they continue to receive a substantial increase in the number of burned and injured animals.
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Aid Type: Food and/or Supplies
Description of Resource: Sidewalk Project LA is an arts and peer empowerment program to promote wellness for individuals living outdoors. They have been establishing centers to distribute essential supplies.
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Aid Type: Monetary Support
Description of Resource: The International Community Foundation supports, funds, and connects nonprofits, community leaders, and movement builders addressing critical issues in their regions, primarily in Mexico and Latin America. They have partnered with This Is About Humanity to issue an urgent call for support for front-line and second-line farmworkers, day laborers, essential workers, and families affected by the fires in Los Angeles.
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Aid Type: Firefighter and Safety Support
Description of Resource: Watch Duty is a service (not just an app) powered by over 150 volunteers—firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders—who monitor radio scanners and other official sources 24/7 to provide real-time updates. Many Los Angeles residents rely on this service to stay informed.
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Aid Type: Food and/or Supplies
Description of Resource: The World Central Kitchen is an organization that prepares and serves fresh, nutritious meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Their Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
