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Community Resource Guide 

Welcome to our Community Resource Guide! Here, we offer a wealth of information across a variety of topics, all designed to support and empower communities in need. Whether you're seeking assistance or looking for ways to give back, you'll find valuable resources to help make a positive impact.

Wild Fire Support 

This was created as a direct response to the 2025 California Wildfires. We are here to help those who have been impacted by this monumental event. 

Financial Assistance

FEMA Individual Assistance Program

Provides grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses.
How to Apply:

  •  Visit DisasterAssistance.gov. Phone: Call FEMA’s toll-free number at 1-800-621-3362.

  • Required Information:

    • Social Security number

    • Insurance information

    •  Damage description

    • Bank account details for direct deposit

California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA):

  • Offers financial aid for disaster-related costs.

  • Contact: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

California Fire Foundation’s Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) Program:

Provides $250 cash cards to eligible victims for immediate needs.

  • Access-Distributed through local fire departments.

    • Contact your local fire department to inquire about availability.

California Fire Foundation Disaster Relief:

Offers financial assistance to communities affected by wildfires.

Visit California Fire Foundation Disaster Relief.

Housing and Shelter

American RedCross

Provides shelter, food, and emotional support to those affected by disasters,
including wildfires.

Airbnb Free Temporary Housing 

  • Currently, Airbnb.org is partnering with the 211 LA who is identifying residents in need of temporary housing and helping to connect them to Airbnb.org stays.

  • They are specifically focused on residents who have either lost their home or been forced to evacuate in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas.

Pacific Community Center (Glendale,CA)

Shelter 

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501 S Pacific Avenue Glendale,CA 91204

LA Dream Center Emergency Shelter 

Shelter, Pets Allowed 

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2301 Bellevue Avenue Los Angeles,CA 90026

Transportation 

Amtrak

Pacific Surfliner is offering $10 fares for travel anywhere on the LOSSAN Rail Corridor (San Diego to San Luis Obispo) to assist those impacted by the Southern California wildfires.

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​Use Promo Code - V505

  • Valid for any one-way coach fares

  • Travel between any two stations served by Pacific Surfliner between San Diego and San Luis Obispo

  • Discounted fares will be $10 or less (depending on destinations traveled on trip)

  • Sale dates: tickets must be purchased by January 17, 2025

  • Travel dates: January 13 – January 24, 2025​

Lyft

Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m.

Uber

Evacuees can redeem a free Uber ride up to $40 by applying the promo code “WILDFIRE25” in the Wallet section of their Uber app before requesting a ride to a designated shelter location. 

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Shelter locations valid for free Uber rides:

  • Pasadena Civic Auditorium – 300 E. Green St, Pasadena

  • Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

  • El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills

  • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima

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Each user can redeem up to two free trips through Jan. 15. Uber noted that driver earnings will not be affected by the promotion.

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