As wildfires continue to impact the Los Angeles area, our hearts go out to everyone affected. Our office, located in Pasadena, has felt the impact personally, with many of our team members and their families having been evacuated or displaced. Our thoughts and solidarity are also with our nonprofit partners who have been personally affected, whether through the loss of their locations to the fires or the displacement of their staff. We want to extend our deepest sympathy and support to all those in our community facing similar challenges.
Despite these difficulties, our office remains open and fully operational. We are committed to serving our clients and community during this time of need. In times like these, it is crucial to come together and lend a helping hand. Many of our nonprofit clients and friends are on the front lines, providing essential services and support to those affected by the wildfires. If you are in a position to help, we encourage you to consider donating your time or money to the following organizations below. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact and can help bring relief and hope to those who need it most.
We stand together as a community, resilient and strong. Thank you for your continued support, and please stay safe during this challenging time.
All Saints Church: Our incredible neighbor, All Saints Church, is supporting those impacted by the Eaton/Altadena fire by serving as a drop-in center and community resource distribution site.
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles: AAGLA is seeking information on all types and sizes of available rental units to help house fire victims who are in need of homes on either a temporary or long-term basis.
Armory Center for the Arts: At least seven of the Armory’s beloved staff and teaching artists have lost their homes, leaving them in urgent need of support. The Armory Fire Relief Fund will provide immediate assistance.
Bet Tzedek: Bet Tzedek is providing free legal assistance and resources to people affected by the wildfires.
Braille Institute: At least 12 members of the Braille Institute community have lost their homes due to the fires. Donations will go directly to those with vision loss who have been impacted. Volunteers are also needed to assist impacted individuals with compete FEMA forms and other critical documents needed to access services and relief.
Chandler School: Donations will support Chandler employees and current families affected by the fires, additional tuition assistance, emergency capital updates, and other urgent supplies and needs.
Five Acres: Donations will support the care of foster children in residential care who were impacted by the Eaton Fire and the costs to support the restoration of their main campus due to the wind damage it has incurred.
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles: Donations to the GSGLA Council Assistance Fund will go directly to Girl Scout families/members affected by the wildfires.
Goodwill Southern California: Goodwill Southern California is partnering with the Red Cross to distribute clothing vouchers.
Headington Institute: A Pasadena-based nonprofit, Headington Institute supports the wellbeing of first responder organizations, caring for caregivers worldwide.
High Point Academy: Many members of the High Point community lost their homes in the Eaton Fire, including members of their staff, current students, and alumni.
Hillsides: Donations will provide essential aid for housing, food and clothing.
Impact Treatment Programs: A Pasadena-based nonprofit, Impact is accepting in-kind donations to support their immediate community and first responders.
Jewish Family Service LA: JFSLA is accepting donations and recruiting volunteers to support those impacted by the fires.
Mayfield Senior School: Mayfield has established an emergency relief fund to support faculty, staff, students, and families affected by the fires.
Odyssey Charter: Located in the Altadena area, Odyssey Charter Schools tragically lost their South Campus in the Eaton Fire. Donations will go to reopening their campuses.
Operation Gratitude: Operation Gratitude has created a fund to support Los Angeles first responders on the front line, providing them with resources they need to stay safe and effective.
Pasadena Community Foundation: PCF has opened the Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund to provide flexible support to local nonprofit organizations as they respond to the Eaton fire.
Pasadena Humane: Pasadena Humane has taken in over 400 animals from the Eaton Fire. These animals are suffering from smoke inhalation, singed paws, burns, dehydration, and more.
St. Joseph Center: St. Joseph Center’s Wildfire Response Fund will support unhoused neighbors and low-income Angelenos by providing housing and food security.
St. Matthew’s Parish School: St. Matthew’s suffered the unimaginable loss of most of their campus due to the Palisades fire. Donations will go towards their recovery.
Sycamores: A Pasadena-based nonprofit, Sycamores had to evacuate their foster youth and staff in the middle of the night from the El Nido Residential Treatment Program in Altadena. They have established a Relief Fund to assist staff and families they serve who have been impacted by the fires.
Union Station Homeless Services: USHS is accepting monetary donations, in-kind donations, and volunteers to support their efforts in Wildfire Emergency Relief.
Western Justice Center: WJC is supporting the community by offering a free meeting space for displaced organizations, nonprofits, and community partners who need a place to come together.
Young & Healthy: A Pasadena-based nonprofit, Young & Healthy is hosting a donation distribution event on Sunday, January 19 to provide essential items for those in need.