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Los Angeles Fires
Support communities impacted by the Los Angeles Fires
To support our ongoing efforts, please donate to CORE today. In times of crisis, your monthly donation can make a lasting impact, every single day to communities in need.
By starting a monthly gift, your regular support year-round will allow CORE to be able to react quickly and effectively to ongoing emergencies around the world. Help us continue to empower communities in and beyond crisis where the needs are greatest with an unrestricted gift now.
Note: At the close of the response, contributions for the Los Angeles Fires will continue to create incredible impact and be reallocated to CORE’s Climate Resiliency Program that focuses on wildfire mitigation and preparedness. If you have any questions about your gift or would like to cancel your recurring giving plan please reach out to us at [email protected]
Emergency Response | January 2025
Los Angeles Fires
On January 7, 2025, several major wildfires, fueled by unprecedented winds and unseasonably dry conditions, erupted across the greater Los Angeles area, destroying thousands of homes and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. With these fires largely uncontained, resources are stretched extremely thin.
With at least five major fires raging across Los Angeles, from the Palisades Fire along the coast to the deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena, tens of thousands of acres have burned – including homes, schools, and businesses, forever altering these communities and those who call them home.
As unfavorable firefighting conditions and strong winds continue, the likelihood of more fires across Los Angeles remains.
Our Response
CORE immediately deployed an emergency response team to support those near the fires, where air quality is a major concern. With our headquarters in Los Angeles, we actively serve residents living in many of the impacted areas through our climate resilience and public health programs.
ACTIVE RESPONSE
— Distributing cash vouchers so people can purchase items to meet their unique needs. With your support, our goal is to give $1M in assistance.
— Providing N95 masks, hygiene kits, and other resources to protect people from smoke and ash.
— Assisting local shelters by supplying WiFi sources, charging banks, and cellphone batteries so people can communicate with their loved ones and get critical information and resources.
— Supporting the undocumented and immigrant communities in Los Angeles through our bilingual staff, resource navigation, help with aid applications, and more.
LONG-TERM RECOVERY
CORE will continue to help local families long after the fires are extinguished. We will rebuild Los Angeles together. Our long-term priorities include:
— Critical structural repairs and rebuilding so people can return to their homes.
— Case management support for displaced people throughout the reconstruction process.
— Providing debris kits to recover items that survived the fires, along with safety items such as goggles, gloves, and masks so people are protected from hazardous fire remains.
If you are a member of the media and would like to speak with one of our experts, please contact CORE at [email protected].
Here’s How You Can Make Immediate Impact
Make a one-time donation at the top of this page to support our wildfire response today.
Donate monthly to support long-term efforts like our climate resilience program which include crucial initiatives like life-saving wildfire mitigation and community resiliency to better help vulnerable residents prepare and thrive.
Spread the word! Use our social media toolkit to help create awareness of CORE’s response and raise critical funds for families in need.
Create a fundraiser to share why you’re passionate about the cause. Here are some fundraising tips!
Workplace Giving. Join our community of national and local partners by participating in a variety of initiatives.
Fundraise Your Way
Create a custom fundraiser that reflects why this cause is so personal to you – all while energizing your community to help. You can set your own fundraising goal, and our team can help make a customized campaign for you to circulate to your networks. You can also choose to host a company fundraiser or special event and choose CORE as a beneficiary!
Your donations support local families long after the fires are extinguished. CORE’s hands-on approach ensures families receive both immediate and long-term support, from cash vouchers and protective resources to comprehensive case management to navigate the aid process as they work to rebuild. With your support, our goal is to give $1M in assistance.
Donating Goods
Basic essentials are always crucial for disaster survivors. While the specific items needed may vary depending on the situation, your contribution helps us reach those in need and make a lasting impact in the recovery process. If you have goods you would like to donate, please fill out this form to ensure that your contributions align with our current needs. Due to limited warehouse space, it is essential that we prioritize storing items that are most urgently needed in the immediate aftermath of disasters. Once we receive your inquiry, someone from our team will reach out to confirm your donation and provide further instructions on how to proceed. We kindly request that no donations be shipped or delivered to our headquarters without prior authorization.
Response Updates
1/11/25 – Learn more about today’s East Los Angeles Resource Fair, happening from 10 AM-2 PM >>
Yesterday, CORE staff and volunteers continued restocking hygiene kits, which we have distributed to partners and those in need across Los Angeles. We continue providing power and internet support at the Pasadena Evacuation Center and have begun helping individuals complete FEMA applications, aiding them in their first steps to long-term recovery.
1/10/25 – In addition to more hygiene kits and face masks, CORE is supporting those at the Pasadena Evacuation Center by supplying WiFi sources, charging banks, and on-the-ground assistance as needed. CORE is the only partner that set up charging stations, enabling people to look up more information on additional resources and connect with loved ones across the globe.
1/9/25 – On Day 1 of our response to the LA Fires, CORE distributed N-95 masks and hygiene kits to people forced to evacuate their homes, and to unhoused people. We have thousands more ready to be dispersed. Our goal is to serve the most populations impacted by the fires, including those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, people who have been displaced, and other vulnerable groups that have been indirectly impacted by wildfire smoke.
Become a Local/National Partner
Showcase your support to your customers by activating round-up campaigns to ensure their purchases amplify CORE’s efforts on the ground. Rest assured we will be great stewards of your support. We are a 4-star rated charity (the highest designation) on Charity Navigator. CORE has responded to disasters across 14 countries, changing the lives of 12.8 million people. Our team is currently deployed to the frontlines of global crises, serving people in Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti, and the United States. For more information around partnership opportunities, please reach out to Tiffany Tse, VP of Development at [email protected]
