resources
Recovery starts small.
You do not have to walk it alone.
We are not a direct service provider, but we have gathered trusted resources to help families rebuild after wildfire.
Whether you are looking for housing, financial support, mental health help, or a safe place for your pets, the links below are here to get you started. We’ll continue to add more as we grow.
Note: We focus on trusted nonprofit and community organizations. Some resources are independent nonprofits; others are nonprofit/government partnerships created to support disaster survivors.
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🏠 Find a place to land
Whether you need a safe place tonight or help planning your rebuild, these programs can help.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| 211 LA County | Search housing support, food assistance, and disaster recovery programs across Los Angeles County. | Search for Help at 211 LA |
| Friends In Deed | Provides emergency motel vouchers, eviction prevention programs, and support for displaced families in Pasadena and surrounding areas. | Visit Friends In Deed |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles | Helps low-income families rebuild or repair homes damaged by wildfire through affordable construction programs. | Learn About Rebuild Assistance |
💸 Protect your future
Resources to protect your home, finances, and future as you rebuild.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Provides free legal help for disaster survivors, including assistance with insurance claims, FEMA appeals, housing disputes, and landlord-tenant issues. | Get Legal Help |
| Change Reaction | Offers rapid, flexible financial grants through nonprofit partners to individuals facing sudden hardship after a disaster. | Request Emergency Support |
| Jewish Free Loan Association (Los Angeles) | Provides interest-free loans for disaster recovery, including home repairs, relocation, and emergency needs. (Open to all, not just the Jewish community.) | Apply for a Disaster Recovery Loan |
| United Policyholders | Independent nonprofit that helps disaster survivors navigate insurance claims and understand their rights after wildfire loss. | Get Insurance Claim Support |
🧠 Take care of your mind and heart
Recovery is exhausting. These resources are here to help with stress, grief, and rebuilding your strength.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| Give an Hour | Provides free mental health counseling sessions from licensed professionals to disaster survivors and trauma-impacted individuals. | Connect to Mental Health Support |
| SBP | Offers case managers who can help connect survivors to mental health services, rebuilding resources, and financial recovery support. | Connect with a Recovery Case Manager |
| The Center for Disaster Philanthropy | While primarily for grantmaking, they provide survivor-centered mental health resources after large-scale disasters. | Access Mental Health Resources |
🧱 Planning your rebuild
Rebuilding is complicated. These resources can help you understand your options.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles | Rebuilds and repairs homes for wildfire-affected low-income families through affordable homeownership models and volunteer labor. | Apply for Rebuilding Help |
| SBP | Helps survivors rebuild smarter and faster through free guides, toolkits, and volunteer rebuild programs nationwide. | Access Rebuilding Resources |
| Rebuilding Together | National nonprofit offering free critical home repairs for low-income families affected by disasters, including fire-related repairs. | Learn About Home Repair Assistance |
| Rebuild Ready Program | Provides guidance on affordable, fire-resistant prefab housing solutions for families rebuilding after wildfire. | Learn About Prefab Options (coming soon) |
🐾 Caring for Your Pets After Disaster
Pets are family too. If you have been displaced by wildfire, these resources can help you find emergency shelter, veterinary care, and pet-friendly housing options.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| RedRover | Provides grants for emergency pet boarding, veterinary care, and reunification after disasters. | Apply for Pet Disaster Relief |
| LA Animal Services | Emergency boarding, lost pet reunification, and pet food assistance for families in Los Angeles during and after wildfires. | Find Local Pet Support |
| California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) | Mobilizes volunteer veterinarians to provide emergency veterinary care and shelter for pets impacted by disasters. | Access Veterinary Disaster Support |
| BringFido | Directory to find emergency hotels and shelters that accept pets during evacuations and displacement. | Find Pet-Friendly Housing |