Los Angeles Wildfire AId & Resources

Dear Friends,

Our beloved city is still burning. Many of us have evacuated or been displaced, some of us have experienced heartbreaking loss, and all of us are witnessing the devastation of our collective home, Los Angeles.

IAMA and Los Angeles have always been inextricably tied to one another. Uplifting, amplifying, and supporting the many voices of our city is a core part of our mission, and our priority. So, while the show will go on, and we have very exciting things planned for the second half of our 2024/2025 season, we are taking a moment right now to hold space for our city and each other.

These are the times when community really matters. If you need anything - a place to stay, information, a shoulder to lean on - please reach out, to us and to each other. Our collective community is wide, loving, and resourced. Please also take the time, space, and steps needed to prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This is a lot, for those of us in L.A. and those of us outside of the city who love it.

Our 17th season is dedicated to being “in process” and finding ways to laugh through the dark. This seems all too prescient today, but hopefully it will provide a guide for us as well. We will find ways to process this together, and even laugh through the dark, soon. For right now, please stay safe and take care of yourself and each other. We’ll get through this together.

Impacted by the Fires?

Our Doors are open.

IAMA is holding community open door hours MONDAY, JANUARY 13th and TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th from 10am-6pm at our theatre space at Atwater Village Theatre.

This is for anyone in our community or the greater Los Angeles community to come by and use our facilities— space, bathrooms, power, wifi, printer, etc. Stop by just for five minutes or stay for five hours. Whatever works for you.

Atwater Village Theatre (T4)
3269 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Scroll below for categorized WILDFIRE resources:

  • ALERTS & UPDATES

  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & DONATIONS

  • EVACUATION SHELTERS & HOUSING ASSISTANCE

  • FOOD & CHILDCARE RESOURCES

  • MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

  • RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS

  • LISTS, MAPS & MEDIA OFFERING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ALERTS & UPDATES

  • Alert LA County: Alert LA County is the County of Los Angeles’ emergency alert system. Sign up to receive alerts by text, email and/or phone call. Alert LA County also has accessibility features for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.

  • Los Angeles Department of Water & Power: LADWP has a running map of current power outages, or you may call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397) at any time.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department: Please visit lafd.org for real-time fire updates. You can also sign up for alerts at LAFD Alert.

  • Los Angeles Unified School District: For updates on closures and meal distribution for LAUSD Students, visit lausd.org/schoolupdates.

  • NotifyLA: NotifyLA is the city of Los Angeles’ emergency alert system. Sign up to receive alerts about local emergencies by phone, email, and/or text.

  • Watch Duty: Download the app Watch Duty, which includes evacuation shelter information, animal shelters (small & large), and real-time notifications of evacuation orders and fire updates. 

VolunteeR OPPORTUNITIES & DONATIONS

  • American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is taking donations to continue their support for wildfire victims.

  • California Community Foundation: CCF has activated their Wildfire Recovery Fund to complement immediate relief, addressing the long-term recovery needs of communities impacted by the fires.

  • California Fire Foundation: The California Fire Foundation is taking donations to provide aid and resources for fire crews and affected residents.

  • Emergency Network Los Angeles: ENLA provides assistance to individuals, communities, and organizations following emergencies and disasters. If you’re looking to donate or volunteer, sign up with Emergency Network Los Angeles.

  • GoFundMe: A community directory of GoFundMe campaigns helping Black and Latine families displaced by the fires.

  • Islamic Shura Council of Southern California: The Shura Council is taking donations to provide immediate relief, rebuilding resources, and long-term assistance to communities impacted by the fires.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: LAFD Foundation is the official non profit for the Los Angeles City Fire Department. They are taking donations to provide equipment and tools to aid local fire stations and firefighters in their work.

  • Mutual Aid Los Angeles: Mutual Aid LA is maintaining a list of active, in-person volunteer opportunities available in LA County.

  • Project Angel Food: Project Angel Food is looking for volunteers in the kitchen, and to help deliver food to wildfire victims; Amped Kitchens, 230 West Ave. 26, Los Angeles; volunteers@angelfood.org; 323-845-1816.

Evacuation Shelters & Housing Assistance

  • Airbnb: 211LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary shelter for people displaced from their homes by fire.

  • Arcadia Community Center: 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia

  • El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Boulevard, Woodland Hills (accepts small animals)

  • Hotels: Angeleno community organizers have compiled a list of hotels that are offering discounted accommodations; courtesy of the Hotel Association of Los Angeles.

  • Pan Pacific Recreation Center: 7600 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles

  • Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green Street, Pasadena

  • Pierce College: 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills (accepts large animals)

  • Pomona Fairplex: 1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona (accepts large animals)

  • Renters Fire Help: RentersFireHelp.org is a free resource and comprehensive action plan for renters who lost their homes to fire.

  • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Pacoima

  • Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Westwood (accepts small animals)

  • YMCA: The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is offering temporary shelter, showers, basic necessities, and mental health support at its locations that are not impacted by the fires.

FOOD & CHilDCARE RESOURCES

  • CalFresh Disaster Assistance: Disaster CalFresh provides food assistance to individuals and families impacted by natural disasters.

  • Los Angeles County Care Camps: To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, Care Camps will provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, & more. Food will be provided daily.

  • Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: To find a food pantry near you, use the LA Food Bank locator by inserting your zip code.

  • World Central Kitchen: WCK is distributing free hot meals to the public at several locations in Southern California.

  • YMCA: The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles has collaborated with the L.A. Unified School District to provide childcare for essential workers and families affected by the crisis, until schools reopen.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: DDH provides confidential, multilingual crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S./territories experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text the DDH at 1-800-985-5990, 24/7, which includes a “press 2” Spanish bilingual option, to reach a trained counselor 24/7, 365-days-a-year.

  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network: NCTSN offers resources on helping children manage the emotional impact of wildfires.

  • Southern California Counseling Center: SCCC is offering four no cost, trauma-informed therapy sessions for all impacted by the fires. Send an email to frontdesk@sccclink.com to get signed up.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA offers federal information and resources for physical, mental and emotional distress due to wildfires and other natural disasters.

Resources for Artists

  • Adolph and Ester Gottlieb Foundation: The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, examples of which are fire, flood, or emergency medical need.

  • Arts for LA: Local artists and leaders of local cultural institutions who have been impacted by the fires should contact Arts for LA so they will know the impact this crisis is having on our local arts ecosystem and so that they can be a connector to others that can help.

  • Authors League Fund: Authors League Fund provides assistance to writers facing financial challenges due to medical emergencies, temporary loss of income, or other misfortunes. The fund supports authors, graphic novelists, journalists, critics, essayists, poets, short story writers, dramatists, and librettists.

  • Craft Emergency Relief Fund: CERF+ is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to craft artists who are affected by the fires. If you are a craft artist or artisan affected, please visit their Studio Protector Resources and submit an application for their Emergency Relief Program.

  • Dramatists Guild Foundation: DGF’s Crisis Relief Grants are designed to assist writers experiencing unexpected financial, personal, or medical crises. Financial assistance is available to support housing and utilities costs, medical bills, groceries, legal fees, and other essential expenses.

  • Entertainment Community Fund: Entertainment Community Fund has emergency financial assistance available to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals to assist towards basic living expenses such as health care, housing and utilities to prevent eviction or shut-offs.

  • MusiCares: MusiCares is a resource to music professionals impacted by natural disasters. They provide short-term and long-term disaster relief related to evacuation and relocation costs, instrument replacement/repair, home damage, medical care, mental health services, and other essential living needs.

  • Philanthropy California: The Philanthropy California team has put together this list of vetted and active funds by philanthropic organizations that are currently responding to the fires.

LISTS, MAPS & MEDIA OFFERING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Jewish Federation Los Angeles: JFEDLA is providing a list of available resources and contacts, including mental health support, warm meals, shelter, and space for displaced individuals, families, and institutions.

  • Kindness Hub: The Kindness Hub has compiled a comprehensive, live, real-time LA Resource Aid Tracker to track housing, evacuation needs, animal rescues, and resources, empowering people to take direct action where it matters most.

  • LAist: LAist offers free, local coverage and the latest news on the fires.

  • Local News: KTLA 5, ABC 7, FOX 11, and NBC 4 are all providing live updates and information from teams on the ground.

  • Los Angeles Public Library: The LAPD has compiled a list of emergency information and resources, and is offering free N95 Masks at all library locations while supplies last.

  • Los Angeles Times: The LA Times offers free emergency coverage and a Los Angeles Times California Fire Map of fires and evacuation zones.

  • Mutual Aid Los Angeles: Mutual Aid LA is maintaining a list of all resources available in LA County to those affected by the fires in a Google Sheet. They are also maintaining a Mutual Aid Tool that locates all the current resources in an interactive map form.