Our hearts go out to those who have been impacted by the wildfires. People Helping People is the Credit Union Philosophy, and we are here to help with an emergency loan or deferral. Please contact our loan department at 323-505-2600 or select an option below to apply for a loan or apply to skip a payment.
Thank you to all the fire fighters, law enforcement and volunteers who are risking their lives daily during this difficult time. We will be accepting donations in our branch to help victims of the wildfires.
Christina Trithara
Vice President
To stay informed, we encourage you to sign up for the City of Los Angeles’ mass notification system, NotifyLA: NotifyLA Sign-Up
For real-time updates on evacuations, shelters, and fire information, download the Watch Duty App: Watch Duty App
Donate to the Red Cross today and make a difference.
Here are some additional ways to help those effected:
BUSINESSES OFFERING SUPPORT:
Airbnb, partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires. Submit your information in this form to receive notifications on availability. Please note, spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay. Eligibility criteria apply.
Discounted Lodging at Big Bear for evacuees
Special hotel offers and assistance at Anaheim's official website
Free Uber Rides, up to $40, with promo code "WILDFIRE25" on the Uber app
Free LYFT Rides with promo code "CAFIRERELIEF25" -- valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500 riders from now until January 15th
Metro fare collection has been suspended systemwide.
Free Child Care at the YMCA's of Metropolitan Los Angeles (North Valley, Ketchum-Downtown, Culver-Palms, East Valley, Burbank, West Valley, Mid Valley, Westchester)
+ Register for youth grades TK and up
+ For more information, contact
Planet Fitness (all LA County locations)
+ Offers all evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, charging stations, and WiFi until January 15th.
+ Contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.
Unlimited data, talk and text with AT&T in affected areas through February 6th
+ For more information, visit their website.
Verizon waived all call, text and data charges for customers in affected areas through January 18th
+ Has free WiFi and charging stations at Oxnard College, El Camino Real Charter High School, and Westwood Recreation Center
Free Telehealth Appointments through Vetster, veterinary telehealth platform for pets impacted by the fires
+ Visit their website to get a free appointment
Reprint Lost Photos At No Cost through Chatbooks.
+ Contact
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DONATION DROP-OFFS AND DISTRIBUTION HUBS:
World Central Kitchen (multiple meal distribution sites)
+ Available: Free hot meals to first responders and the public
+ Check for the Southern California locations
+ Follow @wckitchen for most up to date information
It's Bigger Than Us | 4308 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
+ Available: food, clothing, personal care, home goods, and comfort items
+ Accepting donations of non-perishable food and essential supplies between 9AM - 9PM.
People's Cafe LA | 2315 Mountain View Rd, El Monte, CA 91733 |
+ Available: Free soup and meal distribution every 2nd and 4th Thursday, starting at 10:30AM
+ Encourages a $5 donation
+ Stay updated @peoplescafe.la
Lagartijas Climbing Crú
+ Available: sleeping bags, sleeping pads, clothes, shoes, and dehydrated meals
+ Hosting a Gear Drive. Request or sign up to provide
All Power Books | 4749 W Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90016
+ Available: KN95 masks, water, charging station, and wifi
+ Accepting shelf stable food, bottled water, KN95/N95 masks, blankets, pet food, saline nasal spray, general hygiene and toiletries, and first aid supplies
The People's Struggle San Fernando Valley
+ Available: transporting supplies and offering evacuation rides, contact via Instagram or Signal
Food Share of Ventura County
+ Available: Food distributions at multiple locations starting at 1PM, check their Instagram for more information
+ Find a pantry near you in Ventura County at foodshare.com/findhelp
