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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 provide financial assistance to help victims with food, clothing, and other needs related to the fires. Donate or find other fire-related resources and information at lacatholics.org/california-fires. The Archdiocese is also keeping current a page of local donation drives and updates at lacatholics.org/parishes-and-schools-support-california-fire-victims/.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • American Martyrs School is collecting donations of toiletries and hygiene products, new undergarments, snacks and non-perishable foods, and bottled waters. The school is located at 1701 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach. 
  • Mayfield Senior School will be open for donations Monday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit their Instagram (@mayfieldseniorschool) for a full list of items needed. The school is located at 500 Bellefontaine St., Pasadena. 
  • All Souls Church and World Language School is collecting donations from Monday, Jan. 13-Friday, Jan. 17, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit their Instagram for details. Donations can be dropped off at 29 S. Electric Ave., Alhambra.
  • St. Philip the Apostle Church is open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for those who have evacuated or lost their homes. Refreshments are available. Call the parish office at 626-793-0693. The church is located at 151 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena.
  • Servite High School Red Cross Club is collecting donations before school and in the nurse’s office from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Jan.13, Tuesday, Jan. 14, and Wednesday, Jan. 15. Visit their Instagram (@servitehs) for a full list of items needed. The school is located at 1952 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim.
  • Visitation School in Westchester is collecting donations of personal hygiene items, blankets, pillows, pet food, first aid supplies, and more, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop off at 6462 W. 85th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Call 310-601-6082. Visit their Instagram (@visitation_school) for a full list of items needed.
  • Resurrection School is collecting donations of water bottles, canned food, clothes, blankets, diapers, and toiletries at the front office or rectory. Visit their Instagram (@resurrection_school) for a full list of items needed. The school is located at 3360 Opal St., Los Angeles.
  • St. Dominic Savio School is collecting donations of toiletries, blankets, and clothes from Monday, Jan. 13-Friday, Jan. 17. Visit their Instagram (@saviopatriots) for a full list of items needed. The school is located at 9750 Foster Rd., Bellflower.
  • Crespi Carmelite High School is collecting donations for food, clothing, and school supplies from Monday, Jan. 13-Friday, Jan. 17, from 1-3 p.m. Visit their Instagram (@crespicarmelite) for a full list of items needed. The school is located at 5031 Alonzo Ave., Encino.
  • The Capuchin Family Food Truck is providing meals and essential supplies. They are collecting monetary donations and volunteer help at capuchinswest.org/firerelief.
  • St. Anthony High School is collecting flashlights, batteries, hygiene products, pet food, chargers, medicines, and more on Monday, Jan. 13, and Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the high school (620 Olive Ave., Long Beach), and 3-7:30 p.m. at the athletic complex (4832 Clark Ave., Long Beach). See their Instagram (@stanthonysaints) for a full list of items needed.
  • St. Albert the Great is collecting donations on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 5-8 p.m. See their Instagram for a list of items needed.  The school is located at 804 E. Compton Blvd., Rancho Dominguez.
  • St. John Chrysostom School is collecting donations of food, hygiene products, and more on Monday, Jan. 13 during school hours. See their Instagram (@stjohninglewood) for a full list of items needed. The school is located at 530 East Florence Ave., Inglewood.
  • La Salle College Preparatory School is collecting and distributing donations and hot meals Monday, Jan. 13-Friday, Jan. 17, 12-4 p.m. See their Instagram (@lasallepas) for details. The school is located at 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena.
  • DSVision of Hope is collecting donations Friday, Jan. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 18, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. See their Instagram for a full list of items needed. Donations can be brought to 2109 Sichel St., Los Angeles.
  • St. Christopher School is collecting donations Jan. 13-15 during school hours. See their Instagram for a full list of items needed. Donatiosn can be brought to 900 W. Christopher St., West Covina.
  • St. Andrew School is open Monday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to hand out donations, and provide meals and a safe indoor space for kids. Visit their Instagram for details. The school is located at 42 Chestnut St., Pasadena.
  • Our Lady of Victory is collecting donations from Monday, Jan. 13-Friday, Jan. 17 during school hours. See their Instagram for details. The school is located at 601 E. Palmer St., Compton.
  • St. Mel is collecting gift cards. See their Instagram for details. The school is located at 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.
  • St. Joseph High School is collecting donations from Monday, Jan. 13-Friday, Jan. 17. See their Instagram for details. The school is located at 4120 S. Bradley Rd., Orcutt.
  • St. Rose of Lima School is collecting donations. See their Instagram for a full list of items needed. The school is located at 4422 E. 60th St., Maywood.
Eaton Fire victim Pip B., 50, arranges her bed after checking in at the "Eaton Fire Parish Response" at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025. (OSV News photo/Ringo Chiu)

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