CCF Fund, Disaster, Los Angeles

Wildfire Recovery Fund

Our hearts are with all of our fellow Angelenos who have been affected by the devastating wildfires that have wrecked our community over the past few days. This unimaginable climate crisis has touched every corner of our region – affecting neighbors, family, friends, and, sadly, many of you personally.

As of January 17th, the wildfires in LA County have claimed at least 24 lives, destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, and displaced more than 180,000 Angelenos. Yet, in the face of devastation, our community stands united.

CCF has a long history of making a direct and meaningful impact on individuals and families in need, ensuring that support reaches those most affected. Since 2003, the CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund has provided over $30 million to communities affected by disasters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CCF also launched its COVID Relief Fund, offering critical assistance to aging populations, single parents, immigrants, and others by covering essential needs like rent and utility costs and providing vaccines to individuals facing barriers to care, including the unhoused and those with language access challenges. 

Explore options below to learn more.

CCF ensures that resources reach those most in need, leveraging partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies while using data from CalFire and the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index to prioritize underserved communities.

For the LA County wildfires, we’ve activated our fund to complement immediate relief, addressing the long-term recovery needs of neighborhoods long after media attention has shifted away. Thousands of generous individuals, foundations, and corporations have already answered the call and provided critical contributions. Our disaster and recovery efforts support an array of critical recovery services, including housing, case management, mental health, and medical care for displaced residents. It also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems and offers financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families. As of January 17th, CCF has raised more than $30 million from a cross-section of generous donors, including major corporations, foundations, and more than 27,000 individual donors. You can learn more about our grantmaking methodology here. 

As of January 17th, CCF has awarded over $15 million in grants to over 100 nonprofit organizations in Altadena, Pasadena, the Palisades, and other impacted areas in Los Angeles County, marking the first round of support from its Wildfire Recovery Fund. These grants reflect CCF’s commitment to help the region recover and rebuild from the devastating wildfires ravaging the area. See the list of grantees here.

The list of the second round of grantees can be found here.

Thank you for joining us in this critical work.

To understand the impact of our past efforts and see how your contributions can make a difference, we invite you see a list of our past grantees here and for a list of frequently asked questions click here.

You can view a list of major Wildfire Recovery Fund Donors here.

Contact DonorRelations@calfund.org; If you are a community-based organization please contact LAWildfires@calfund.org.

When supporting relief organizations, consider marking your gift as general operating support. By doing so, you enable the organization to both respond to current disasters and be prepared for those that may arise in the future. Learn more about how to maximize your impact when giving in times of crisis or disaster here.

While we do not have an open RFP process, you may share a summary of your organization’s work by emailing LAWildfires@calfund.org. Our team will review and follow up.

Although CCF does not provide direct funding to individuals, there are entities that do. If you have been impacted by a disaster, please reference the resources below:

Los Angeles County

  • The Red Cross of Los Angeles County: Disaster relief services, including shelter, food, and emotional support.
  • 211 Los Angeles: A comprehensive helpline connecting residents to essential health and human services, including disaster preparedness and emergency response information.
  • Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Distributes food to individuals and families in need.
  • Pasadena Community Foundation: Established the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund to support immediate and pressing needs arising from local wildfires.
  • LAFD Foundation: Supports the Los Angeles Fire Department by funding essential equipment, training, and public outreach programs, enhancing the department’s emergency response capabilities.
  • Direct Relief International: Works globally and locally to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies by providing essential medical resources to healthcare providers.
  • National Disaster Distress Helpline: Provides 24/7 crisis counseling via call or text for individuals affected by traumatic events or disasters.

For state-wide information and support:

For the most up-to-date Information on the status of disasters:

Wildfire Recovery Fund

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