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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Capuchin Family Food Truck is providing meals and essential supplies. They are collecting monetary donations and volunteer help at capuchinswest.org/firerelief.
- St. Mel is collecting gift cards. See their Instagram for details. The school is located at 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.
- 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.
- Bishop Conaty Our Lady of Loretto is collecting donations for firefighters and first responders. The school is located at 2900 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
- St. Louis of France is collecting donations of toilet paper, toothbrushes, first aid supplies, and more. See their Instagram for a full list of items needed. The church is located at 13935 E. Temple Ave., La Puente.
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.
- La Salle College Preparatory School in Pasadena is collecting donations for school families at lasallehs.org/lancersupportfund.
- St. Francis High School in La Canada is collecting donations for school families at sfhslc.ejoinme.org/eatonfire.
- St. Rita School in Sierra Madre is collecting donations for school families here.
- St. Philip the Apostle School is collecting donations for families at stphiliptheapostle.ejoinme.org/families.
- St. Andrew School is collecting donations for fire victims here.
- Louisville High School is collecting donations at louisvillehs.org/ReliefFund.
- The Wildfire Catholic School Tuition Relief Fund is collecting donations here.
- Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat is collecting donations here.
