Comprehensive Guide to Southern California Wildfire Relief and Recovery

Stacey Soleil

Insiders,

As wildfires continue to affect Southern California, our hearts are with all of you facing this challenging and uncertain time. Whether you’re evacuating, supporting loved ones, or waiting for updates, please know that you’re not alone. We’re standing with you, and your safety and well-being are deeply on our minds.

In moments like these, community and support are more important than ever. To help, we’ve gathered a list of resources—from evacuation shelters and animal care facilities to donation sites and organizations offering practical and emotional aid. We hope these resources provide some comfort and assistance as you begin to move forward.

We’re all in this together, and the entire Inside Real Estate team is here, holding space for your resilience and strength.

With care,

The Inside Real Estate Team

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SoCal Evacuation Shelters & Community Support

🏠 Evacuation Shelters

1. Airbnb.org x 211 LA - Helps connect those in need of temporary housing with free stays.

2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church - 2210 Sichel St, Los Angeles

3. Westwood Recreation Center - 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles

4. Pasadena Civic Auditorium - 300 E. Green St, Pasadena

5. El Camino Real Charter High School - 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills

🐾 Animal Shelters

For those with pets needing shelter:

1. Milo’s Sanctuary, Inc. (Palmdale)

2. Lancaster Animal Care Center (Large & Small Animals, Lancaster)

3. Industry Hills Expo (Large Animals, City of Industry)

4. Agoura Animal Care Center (Small Animals, Agoura Hills)

5. Palmdale Animal Care Center (Small Animals, Palmdale)

🤝 Support Organizations

1. California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund: Long-term support for wildfire victims.

2. World Central Kitchen: Food relief for evacuees and first responders.

3. Salvation Army: Emergency and long-term disaster relief.

4. California Community Foundation: Supports underserved communities post-wildfire.

5. CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation: Assists firefighters, families, and burn victims.

🎁 Donation Opportunities

1. All Power Books: Drop-off site for mutual aid supplies.

2. It’s Bigger Than Us: Water distribution for affected areas.

3. Hand-Brewed Beer x 818 Night Market: Donation hub for those in need.

4. Red Cross: Provides shelters, meals, and medical care.

5. All Saints Episcopal Church (Pasadena): Accepting donations.

6. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Fund: Financial aid for affected parishes and schools.

☕ Community Support

Free food and essentials for evacuees and first responders:

• Millcross Coffee (Culver City): Free coffee.

• Pie Trap Pizza (Covina): Free food.

• Dots Cafe & Dessert Bar (Pasadena): Pet-friendly space with electricity.

• Danny Boy’s Pizza (LA & Westwood): Free pizza.

• Burger 3000 (Chatsworth): Free food for evacuees.

• Sunday Gravy (Inglewood): Meals and aid.

• Boomtown Brewery (Arts District): Safe space, electricity, and donation hub.

• Dudley Market (Venice): Meals and donation contributions.

• The Black Cat (Silver Lake): Free WiFi and safe space.

• Tribute Cocktail Bar (Hollywood): Food, drink, WiFi.

🆘 Additional Resources

• California Association of Realtors : The C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund provides grants for REALTORS®, employees of REALTORS® and association staff. Read more here.

• Uber & Lyft Free Rides: Southern California wildfire evacuees can access free rides to evacuation shelters and other safe locations. Read more here.

• Mental Health Resources: Access counseling and emotional support services for wildfire victims. Read more here.

• Shutterfly Cares Program: Shutterfly offers free personalized cards for those affected, helping to connect families and share messages of hope. Learn more here.

🔥 Stay Informed

Download the Watch Duty app for real-time wildfire alerts, evacuation updates, and shelter information to keep residents safe.

📚 Sources

• ABC News
• Time
• USA Today
• Airbnb.org
• Getty Images
• ABC News
• KTLA