Here in California, wildfires have become an unfortunate part of the landscape, but we are still devastated by their life-shattering impact. We send our deepest sympathies to the families and communities impacted by the recent fires in and around Los Angeles. To all those battling the fires and stepping up to provide relief, we give our heartfelt thanks. We can make a difference today by supporting the organizations below and the many others working on immediate relief and long-term recovery.
These recommendations have been curated by SFF staff and include trusted organizations responding to the immediate crisis and assisting long-term recovery efforts. Advisors to SFF donor advised funds can make grants directly from their funds.
For additional or customized recommendations, please contact your personal Philanthropic Advisor or donorservices[at]sff.org.
California Community Foundation
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recover Fund is providing critical funding to nonprofits aiding fire recovery and rebuilding and recovery services, including housing, case management, mental health, and medical care for displaced residents. The fund will also aid in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems and offer financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families.
Make a grant via Donor Center to grantee: California Community Foundation; short purpose: for the Wildfire Recovery Fund
Pasadena Community Foundation
The Pasadena Community Foundation Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund provides flexible support to local nonprofit organizations as they respond to the local Eaton fire. The fund supports those directly impacted by the fires, including individuals displaced due to home loss, evacuation, or job loss.
Make a grant via Donor Center to grantee: Pasadena Community Foundation; short purpose: for the Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund
Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund
The California Black Freedom Fund and California Community Foundation have partnered to launch the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund. Historically Black communities, especially in Altadena and Pasadena, have been hit particularly hard by this disaster. These neighborhoods — once places of promise and opportunity for middle-class Black families unable to purchase homes in other parts of Los Angeles because of racist covenants and redlining — have been lost, and homes passed down from generation to generation have been destroyed.
Make a grant via Donor Center to grantee: CCF Community Initiatives Fund; short purpose: for the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund.
Movement Innovation Collaborative
MIC will support immediate needs resulting from the catastrophic fires in the region, and the ongoing direct organizing of impacted residents to fight for the recovery, health, safety, and housing needs in the community.
Make a grant via Donor Center to grantee: Movement Innovation Collaborative; short purpose: for the LA Unity & Solidarity Fund for Mutual Aid and Equitable Recovery
National Day Laborer Organizing Network
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network is working with the Pasadena Community Job Center to provide temporary shelter, food, water, and emergency kits for the day laborer community.
Make a grant via Donor Center to grantee: National Day Laborer Organizing Network
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