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For the Love of Los Angeles: How to Help Victims of California Wildfires in Los Angeles County

My heart goes out to all those affected by the devastating LA wildfires. The courage of our firefighters, first responders, and neighbors banding together is a strong testament to the strength and love of our city. Thank you. The wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles area, scorching tens of thousands of acres and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ash, with thousands of homes and structures damaged or destroyed. The Palisades and Eaton fires, two of the most devastating blazes in recent memory, erupted suddenly and spread rapidly. In response to the escalating crisis, President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for California the day after the fire broke out, unlocking critical federal aid for affected communities. First responders, firefighters, and emergency personnel continue to work around the clock to contain the infernos, while humanitarian organizations are mobilizing to assist displaced residents. Relief efforts are underway, with nonprofit organizations and local shelters providing food, water, temporary housing, and medical aid to those impacted. Volunteers are delivering essential supplies to evacuees, and mental health professionals are offering support to individuals grappling with the emotional toll of losing their homes and livelihoods. You may be wondering what you can do to help those affected by these by these wildfires across our great city of Los Angeles. In times like these, every effort counts, whether it’s through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness. This newsletter is dedicated to offering actionable ways you can support those affected, from trusted relief organizations to local initiatives making a difference. Together, we can help rebuild lives and restore hope across our beloved city.

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Where You Can Donate to Support the Black Community & the National Movement

Support the Black community and the Black Lives Matter movement by donating to these legal aid groups, bail funds, memorials, social services, and more. Highlights and favorites of ours and a long list organized by subject and type of cause can be found below.

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COVID-19 in Los Angeles: How You Can Help

Coronavirus is affecting the way of life for everyone in Los Angeles. Disruptions in work, travel, and our daily routines have pushed us to rethink about what it means to be a good friend and neighbor. Fortunately, residents all over Los Angeles County are rising to the challenge and standing with their community to protect those who are most vulnerable. The first and most important way you can help is, as you’ve heard, to stay home as much as possible and continue to slow the spread of the virus. Second, if you can, please skip your trip to the grocery store this week (April 6 – 11). During a press conference on Monday afternoon, LA County public health director Barbara Ferrer urged residents to stay home this week if at all possible, foregoing any shopping trips or any needs to leave the house in an effort to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus. “If you have enough supplies in your home, this would be the week to skip shopping all together,” said Ferrer.

Other than that, there are plenty of other ways you can help, whether it’s supporting the California Community Foundation’s Covid-19 LA County Response Fund, giving blood at your local Red Cross, assembling hygiene kits for your local shelter, or simply calling or texting elderly friends, family, and neighbors to make sure they’re okay. If you know any seniors in need of assistance or a meal, LA County has 180 meal sites available for seniors and other services.

Working together we will stop the spread of COVID-19.

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California Fires: How to Help Victims of Woolsey Fire and Hill Fire in Los Angeles

This Thanksgiving, be thankful for your house and home, family and friends. And please consider how you can help those Californians devastated by the California wildfires of the past few weeks, from making a donation to volunteering.

Several organizations have boots on the ground and special programs supporting relief efforts. Here’s how you can make a difference for those who need it most:

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