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Be Aware: Post-Wildfire Scams in LA

While looking for disaster assistance, please exercise caution. As you navigate this challenging time, please be aware of additional threats to you and your family and continue to be alert.

15 Years of CORE’s Work in Haiti

Throughout the past 15 years, CORE has remained committed to providing support to the people of Haiti. Take a look back at CORE’s first 15 years in Haiti.

Marking Three Years of CORE’s Ukraine Response

Every day the fighting continues, there is more to be done, and there will be much to do long after the guns are silenced. CORE remains committed to adapting our critical programs to support Ukrainians and efforts to rebuild for the long haul.

Los Angeles skyline with palm trees. Credit Cedric Letsch on Unsplash

Showing Love to Our Volunteers

This Valentine’s Day, CORE is highlighting our volunteers’ amazing work, incredible spirit, and outpouring of love for their neighbors after the LA fires.

CORE and Myriad Canada Restore Water Supply in Southern Ukraine

Following the Russian invasion in 2022, Mykolaiv Oblast in southern Ukraine has become a site of continued violence and tragedy on the frontlines of the ongoing war. CORE responded immediately to the community’s call for help. With funding from Myriad Canada, CORE replaced the damaged water tower.

Glen, a beneficiary who met CORE at the Pasadena shelter

Meet Glen: A Story of Resilience and Optimism

CORE is supporting a shelter for evacuees from the LA fires, where people like Glen have sought services, resources, and a place to sleep.

Expanding LA’s Local Workforce: Forklift Training in Pasadena

In partnership with NDLON, CORE hosted a forklift certification training for local laborers, so they can support wildfire relief efforts.

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In Altadena, the losses go far beyond homes

Meet some of the resilient Altadena residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.

What is Cash and Voucher Assistance?

Cash and voucher assistance, also known as CVA, is a way of delivering humanitarian relief that strengthens communities during a crisis. In times of extreme loss and instability, cash assistance gives power and flexibility back to the people actually impacted by disasters.