What to know

• Several massive wildfires are currently burning largely uncontained across Los Angeles county in California.
• These fires have covered tens of thousands of acres and have the potential to destroy thousands of structures.
• At least 5 people have died and 2 schools have been burned down.
• Evacuations have forced as many as 180,000 people  to abandon their homes to seek shelter.
• Our hearts are with all those affected by the effects of the wildfires.
• Below you’ll find a list of organizations providing relief.

Airbnb

Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

To qualify for the temporary housing, residents must:

• Have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires
• Currently reside in an evacuation zone
• Have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one
• Be 18 years old or older.

More information about the program can be found here.

Evacuation Shelters

• Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
• El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
• Pasadena Convention Center – 300 E Green St, Pasadena

The Big Blue Bus has also been offering free hourly transportation to the Westwood Recreation Center. The pickup location is Lincoln Boulevard and Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.

• El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd

Planet Fitness

The fitness chain is providing people free access to locker rooms, showers, HydroMassage loungers, electrical outlets and Wi-Fi. The offer is valid until Jan. 15 at Planet Fitness locations across Los Angeles County that haven’t been impacted by the wildfires.

A complete list of locations can be found here.

Shelters for small animals:

• Agoura Animal Care Center 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
• Carson Animal Care Center 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
• Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
• Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
• Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Shelters for large animals:

• Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
• Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
• Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
• The Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank

Aid resources for Los Angeles County Entertainment Community Members

MusiCares

The Recording Academy’s philanthropic arm MusiCares is offering financial assistance. If you would like to request support from MusiCares, please reach out to musicaresrelief@musicares.org.” MusiCares announced Thursday (Jan. 9) that it had launched a Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals impacted by the crisis. The organizations kicked off the fund with a joint $1 million donation.

Entertainment Community Fund

Emergency financial assistance from the Entertainment Community Fund is open to “eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals” who are “in times of unexpected critical need.” It can help with “basic living expenses” including health care and housing. On its website, the fund notes that applicants impacted by the L.A. wildfires will be asked “to upload a list of documents. If you do not have access to these documents, upload a blank file. Once we receive the application, we will work with you to complete the application.” You can apply for relief here.

Mental health non-profit Backline is sharing resources for musicians in Los Angeles via social media and offering its own services.  Disaster Distress Hotline for free 24/7 support by calling 1-800-985-5990.”

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, the non-profit helping musicians and music industry workers in need, has launched a natural disaster relief fund for those in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. Applications are also open for those seeking relief, with funds raised going toward loss of music-related equipment, medical bills related to the fires and other vital living expenses.

Head here to donate or fill out an application.

Organizations Accepting Donations for those Affected

• Baby2Baby is accepting donations to support children impacted by the wildfires.
• GoFundMe has compiled a list of verified fundraisers for people impacted by the ongoing wildfires.
• SPCALA’s Disaster Animal Response Team is seeking donations to support emergency services, such as temporary animal shelters and front-line veterinary care.
• The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is accepting donations to support firefighters on the front lines. The foundation is seeking monetary donations, wildland brush tools, hydration backpacks and emergency fire shelters.
• The California Fire Foundation is looking for donations to support surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they serve.
• World Central Kitchen, spearheaded by chef José Andrés, has a relief team in Southern California to assist first responders and families. The organization is accepting donations to support the ongoing relief effort.
• The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is accepting donations and looking for volunteers.
• Direct Relief is also accepting donations to support those impacted by the wildfires.
• Community Organized Relief Effort, or CORE, is accepting donations to support wildfire victims.
• Pasadena Humane Society is looking for animal supplies, including food, water bowls, extra-large crates, and blankets. Anyone able to donate these items can drop them off at the donation bin in the shelter’s front parking lot.
• Project Angel Food is seeking volunteers to help deliver and make meals for wildfire victims.