California State University, Los Angeles
01/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2025 18:03
How to help those impacted by the wildfires
Resources and support for the Cal State LA community
With thousands of individuals impacted by the recent fires and windstorm in Los Angeles County, Cal State LA along with local organizations have rallied together to help both the campus and surrounding communities.
Cal State LA is made available to local authorities for staging, logistics support, or evacuation shelter, if called upon during this crisis and through the recovery. Additionally, many organizations that the University has strong partnerships with are on the frontlines of providing support.
Over these past several devastating days, hundreds of Cal State LA students, faculty, and staff have also been displaced, some having lost homes and all that represents. The University offers its thoughts and heart-felt sympathies to these members of our Golden Eagle family.
For those who are looking for ways to help, there is a Golden Eagle LA Fire Recovery Fund designed to support the basic and general needs of Cal State LA students, faculty, and staff who have been deeply impacted by the devastating wildfires affecting neighborhoods across Los Angeles.
Please see information below for resources and other ways to support the campus community and others impacted.
American Red Cross
Donate to the Red Cross general fund for disaster relief and volunteer. Those seeking shelter or disaster relief services in Los Angeles can find them here.
California Fire Foundation
The foundation provides aid and resources for fire crews and affected residents.
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
This foundation, the official nonprofit of the Los Angeles City Fire Department, supports local firefighters and paramedics by providing equipment and tools.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
The LAHSA's Emergency Response Program provides low-barrier, safe, and supportive 24 hours emergency shelter services when it is activated as a result of severe weather or circumstances that pose an immediate danger to unsheltered individuals.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The food bank working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based partners, and others to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County. They are taking food donations at their distribution centers and are accepting volunteers. For those in need of food, check their pantry locator.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's trained staff has mobilized to provide food, water, shelter and other needed resources to those affected by the fires. Find information onavailable shelters and meals.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
The organization's Wildfire Response Fund focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of local communities.
World Central Kitchen
Their team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by the wildfires by providing immediate relief in the form of water and meals.
YMCA
For emergency resources and updates.