The new public-private initiative will provide vital project management and advocacy to help disaster-stricken Los Angeles communities lead their own rebuilding efforts.
Today, our CEO Miguel Santana, and CEO of Snap Inc., Evan Spiegel, announced the launch of The Department of Angels, an initiative designed to provide communities impacted by the Eaton and Palisades megafires the staffing and resources they need to steward their recovery. The Department of Angels will provide direct project management and advocacy support to residents, ensuring their voices and needs are represented at every level of the recovery process. CCF will serve as the fiscal sponsor of this effort, reinforcing our commitment to a grassroots and community-driven recovery for Los Angeles.
This initiative builds on CCF’s 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 critical help to communities recovering from disasters – including granting more than $15 million to Angelenos in need just 10 days after the 2025 mega fires broke.
The Department of Angels was born out of hundreds of conversations with community members, disaster experts, and survivors of the megafires. Just as elected officials and private-sector leaders have staff and resources to support them, the Department of Angels exists to provide capacity for our community—an independent network dedicated to ensuring that those most affected by these disasters have the tools, information, and advocacy they need to recover and rebuild. It is also a place where Angelenos – and those who love LA – meaningful opportunities to help where they are needed most.
To learn more visit: www.deptofangels.org
About the California Community Foundation (CCF):
Since 1915, CCF has served Los Angeles County as a public charitable organization dedicated to leading systemic change that strengthens communities. Managing $2.3 billion in assets and overseeing 1,900 charitable foundations, funds and legacies, CCF’s mission is to invest in, partner with and amplify the power of community toward a good life. For more information, visit www.calfund.org.