| General Disaster Relief |
Organization |
Description |
Website |
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CA.Gov |
Provides most up-to-date information on Government Assistance |
https://www.ca.gov/LAFires |
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LA County Recovers |
Provides comprehensive recovery information and services for Los Angeles County residents, including housing, food, and financial assistance. |
https://lacounty.gov/recovery/ |
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Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA) |
A coalition of nonprofit organizations offering disaster response and recovery services, including humanitarian relief and long-term assistance programs. |
http://enla.org/ |
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American Red Cross Los Angeles Region |
Offers emergency shelter, food, and support to individuals affected by disasters. |
https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles.html |
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The Salvation Army Southern California Division |
Provides disaster relief services, including food, shelter, and emotional support to those in need. |
https://losangelescentral.salvationarmy.org |
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank |
Distributes food and other essentials to individuals and families in need across Los Angeles County. |
https://www.lafoodbank.org/ |
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Baby2Baby |
Provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing, and basic necessities, especially during crises. |
https://baby2baby.org/ |
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Direct Relief |
Supplies medical assistance to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies. |
https://www.directrelief.org/ |
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SPCA LA’s Disaster Animal Response Team |
Offers temporary shelter and care for animals displaced by disasters. |
https://spcala.com/ |
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Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health |
Provides mental health services, including crisis intervention and counseling, to residents affected by disasters. |
http://dmh.lacounty.gov/ |
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211 LA County |
Connects residents with a wide range of services, including disaster relief, housing, and mental health support. |
https://www.211la.org/ |
| Employment Relief |
Organization |
Description |
Website |
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California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
Offers disaster-related services, including unemployment benefits and disability insurance for individuals unable to work due to the disaster. |
https://edd.ca.gov |
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California Department of Social Services (CDSS) - Disaster Help Center |
Provides support and services to individuals affected by disasters, including assistance with unemployment benefits, food assistance programs, and other social services. |
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/disaster-help-center |
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211 LA County |
Offers comprehensive information and referrals for health and human services, including disaster relief, housing assistance, and employment resources. |
https://www.211la.org/ |
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) |
Provides disaster assistance programs such as General Relief, CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal to support individuals and families in need. |
https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en.html |
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American Red Cross Los Angeles Region |
Offers emergency disaster response services, including shelter, food, and support for individuals displaced by natural and man-made disasters. |
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Disaster Distress Helpline |
Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. |
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline |
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Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health |
Provides mental health services, including crisis intervention and counseling, to residents affected by disasters. |
http://dmh.lacounty.gov/ |
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| Small Business Assistance Relief |
Organization |
Description |
Website |
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance |
Provides low-interest loans to businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters for disaster-related losses. |
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance |
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California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) |
Offers support and resources to businesses affected by disasters, including guidance on recovery, tax relief, and funding. |
https://business.ca.gov/ |
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Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) |
Provides resources and counseling to help businesses navigate financial challenges and recovery efforts. |
https://laedc.org/ |
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) |
Offers free consulting and low-cost training for small businesses on disaster preparedness and recovery. |
https://americassbdc.org/ |
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California Small Business Relief Grants |
Provides grants to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and other disasters. |
https://www.careliefgrant.com/ |
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FEMA Public Assistance Program |
Assists eligible small businesses with infrastructure repair and other disaster-related recovery needs. |
https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public |
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) |
Offers grants, loans, and support services to small businesses in underserved communities. |
https://www.lisc.org/ |
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) |
Provides working capital to small businesses and nonprofits experiencing economic harm as a result of a disaster. |
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California Rebuilding Fund |
Offers flexible, low-interest loans to help small businesses rebuild after disasters. |
https://www.connect2capital.com/p/californiarebuildingfund/ |
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211 LA County |
Connects small business owners to local disaster recovery programs and funding options. |
https://www.211la.org/ |
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| Shelters |
Shelter Name |
Description |
Website |
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American Red Cross Los Angeles Region |
Offers emergency shelter, food, and support to individuals affected by disasters. |
https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles.html |
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Los Angeles Mission |
Provides emergency shelter beds and transitional rehabilitation for men and women. |
https://losangelesmission.org/ |
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Comunidad Cesar Chavez |
Offers up to 90 days of shelter, food services, case management, and referrals. |
https://lafh.org/ |
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The Salvation Army East Los Angeles Corps |
Provides emergency shelters offering a safe place to stay, meals, and support services. |
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ |
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Dolores Mission - Guadalupe Homeless Project |
Temporary shelter and meals for homeless men, primarily immigrants seeking work. |
https://www.dolores-mission.org/ |
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Angel’s Flight Youth Shelter |
Emergency shelter for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth aged 10 through 17. |
https://www.covenanthousela.org/ |
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LAHSA Winter Shelter Program |
Provides temporary shelter during winter months, offering meals and a safe place to sleep. |
https://www.lahsa.org/winter-shelter |
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| Housing Resources |
Organization |
Description |
Website |
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California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) |
Provides financial support and affordable housing programs for California residents, including disaster relief options. |
https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/ |
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Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) |
Offers rent assistance, eviction defense, and other housing services for low-income residents. |
https://housing.lacity.org/ |
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FEMA Disaster Assistance |
Provides financial assistance for housing repairs, temporary housing, and disaster-related needs. |
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ |
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211 LA County |
Connects residents to housing assistance programs, including emergency and transitional housing. |
https://www.211la.org/ |
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California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) |
Supports housing stability through grants, loans, and assistance programs for disaster-affected families. |
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/ |
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The Salvation Army |
Offers housing assistance, including emergency shelters and financial aid for housing needs. |
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ |
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Catholic Charities Los Angeles |
Provides emergency rental assistance and support for housing needs during crises. |
https://catholiccharitiesla.org/ |
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Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center |
A resource to help people list and locate affordable and emergency housing in Los Angeles County. |
https://housing.lacounty.gov/ |
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PadSplit |
Provides affordable shared housing but may not directly provide disaster relief assistance. Offers transitional housing for recovery. |
https://www.padsplit.com/ |
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Esusu's Rent Relief Program |
Collaborates with PadSplit to offer 0% interest loans for members facing financial hardships. Application process takes up to 35 days. |
https://www.padsplit.com/help/article/esusu-faq-360050148992 |
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FEMA Disaster Assistance |
Provides financial support for temporary housing and home repairs for individuals affected by disasters. Apply via DisasterAssistance.gov. |
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ |
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Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) |
HUD program offers housing vouchers for individuals and families at risk of homelessness or displacement due to disasters. |
https://www.hud.gov/ehv |
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211 Helpline |
Connects individuals to local emergency housing services, shelters, and disaster assistance programs. |
https://www.211.org/ |
