As wind-driven fires continue to burn through parts of Southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Catholic relief agencies are offering various resources and opportunities for people to support victims of the fires.
Below are some of the ways to help. The list will be updated as more assistance is available.
- The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has set up a donation portal to assist parishes, schools, and those communities most affected by the fires. Donate or find other fire-related resources and information at lacatholics.org/california-fires
- Catholic Charities is taking donations to provide relief to families. Donate at catholiccharitiesusa.org.
- Loyola High School is opening its Caruso Hall to both offer aid such as food, showers, and resources, while also taking donations from donors, such as non-perishable food, clothes, hygiene products, blankets and more. The school is located at 1901 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles.
- St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey is hosting a donation drive on Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11. The school is accepting immediate items needed such as pre-packaged snacks, bottled water, soap, shampoo, deodorant, blankets, batteries, flashlights, and puzzles/games. Enter through the football stadium parking and deliver items to the student store. The school is located at 7851 Gardendale St., Downey.
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Los Angeles (SVDPLA) is collecting and distributing food items, clothing, hygiene kits, and other resources. For information, call 888-552-7872. Line is monitored for messages throughout the day, callers in need of assistance will be referred to the closest parish conference.
Other ways to give:
- The Los Angeles chapter of the Red Cross is providing evacuation shelters as well as accepting donations. Learn more at redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles.html.
- The California Fire Foundation is supporting the fire agencies and community organizations assisting residents affected by fires. Donate at https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donation.
- The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is seeking donations to help its firefighters with much-needed support and equipment. Donate at https://supportlafd.kindful.com.
