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#040: Message of solidarity and lists of local resources for affected people
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TLDR: Issue #040 Summary
Resources for the LA County Fires:
A list of local businesses offering free services & shelter
Evacuation shelters, animal shelters, and mental health support
A spreadsheet with places to donate & volunteer if you want to help!
Pray for Los Angeles
This past week, Los Angeles has faced an unimaginable crisis as wildfires devastated our city and ravaged homes, businesses, and entire neighborhoods.
The events happening in our community are unreal. Our heart goes out to those who have been impacted.
Los Angeles has weathered many storms. And we are confident that LA shall rise again from this one—more united and determined than before.
For those of you in need, please see the various resources crowdsourced from our community.
Check them out, share with others, and reply with any additional ones you would like us to share.
Resources
Evacuation Shelters:
El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena
Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima
Animal Shelters:
Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Large Animals): 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank
Pierce College Equestrian Center (Large Animals): 7100 El Rancho Dr, Woodland Hills
Agoura Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills
Pasadena Humane Society (Small Animals): 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena
Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Mental Health Support
Los Angeles County ACCESS Center: Call 1-800-854-7771
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call or text 988, or access the Lifeline Chat online
Jewish Federation Los Angeles: Offering mental health services, meals, and shelter for displaced individuals and families
LA County Department of Mental Health: Comprehensive resources for wildfire- impacted communities
California Department of Public Health: Coping tips and support for those experiencing loss
Also, please check out these comprehensive lists of resources from Mutual Aid LA Network and the State of California:
Community in Solidarity
Amazing to see our community come together to lend support in whatever ways we can.
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