Disaster Relief Resources

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Dena Resource Guide

Financial & Housing Support

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA provides information to help individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in California, including disaster recovery centers and flood maps.
This relief includes:
  • Displacement assistance for up to 14 days to help cover hotel costs.
  • $770 for essential items
  • Larger grants to cover essential costs, medical bills, cars, and more.
  • Low-interest loans are available for impacted small business owners and residents.

3 ways to receive aid and reimbursement:
DisasterAssistance.gov
800-621-FEMA (3362)
or FEMA app (https://www.ready.gov/fema-app)

Emergency Cash Assistance for Outdoor Workers

Inclusive Action has launched a new emergency fund to help outdoor workers – street vendors, landscapers, and recyclers – impacted by the fires.
Impacted outdoor workers can apply for one-time cash assistance support of $500. Recipients will receive cash payments on a first-come, first-served basis, and as funding allows. To be eligible for funding, community members must meet all of the following qualifications:

  • Live or work in areas directly impacted by the fires
  • Primarily work outdoors, (e.g. as a street vendor, landscape worker, recycler, etc.)
  • Have experienced a loss of income/property/belongings due to fires

Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2s6fg78WnIjJyB9wmE00CrHio74NjjNTYn-xk_Cy4hb2tgg/viewform
Priority will be given to community members who experienced direct losses due to the fire. For questions about the application process, please contact our team at (213) 435-1151 or info@inclusiveaction.org

California Fire Foundation – Disaster Relief Assistance

The Foundation provides immediate financial support to victims through $250 SAVE gift cards distributed by firefighters on the scene.
Where: Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101

Airbnb
Offering temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires. Impacted residents can request assistance for temporary housing support from Airbnb.org by filling out this intake form with 211 LA.
Restaurants Care: Grants for Food & Beverage Workers
Restaurants Care has opened a temporary fund to provide emergency relief grants to food and beverage workers impacted by the Los Angeles Area Fires. Grants will range between $350-$1,500. Grants will be awarded based on need and available funding.
Apply here: restaurantscare.org/help 

Childcare Support

Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena

Free child care for those affected. Free lunch and fun activities for your children
Date: Jan 11
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Slavik Branch
3230 E. Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
626-449-1953

Care Camps
To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps will provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, & more. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided daily; teens will also get supper. Locations:

Pamela Park: 2236 Goodall Avenue, Duarte CA, 91010
Register for this camp: Age 5-12
Register for this camp: Age 13-17

Arcadia Park: 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia CA 91007
Register for this camp: Age 5-12

LA County Arboretum: 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
Register for this camp: Age 5-12
Register for this camp: Age 13-17

Crescenta Valley Park: 3901 Dunsmore Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
Register for this camp: Age 5-12

Descanso Gardens: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada-Flintridge, CA  91011
Register for this camp: Age 5-12

Community Relief Spaces

South Pasadena San Marino YMCA
Servicios ofrecidos (gratis): duchas, casilleros, centro de actividades infantiles, Wi-Fi, sala de trabajo y gimnasio.
Location: 1605 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Planet Fitness
Amenities Offered (Free): Showers, lockers, child activity center, Wi-Fi, workroom, and fitness center.
Location: Any
Pasadena Address: 345 S Lake Ave Ste 201, Pasadena, CA 91101

Essential Items & Clothing


Pasadena Community Job Center (10am-6pm)
500 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Flintridge Center (Jan 17-19, 11am – 7pm)
236 W. Mountain St Suite 118, Pasadena CA 91103
Pasadena Church (Jan 13-18, 10am – 7pm)
236 W. Mountain St Suite 118, Pasadena CA 91103
La Chula Cafe (9am – 1pm)
867 E Washington Blvd Pasadena CA
La Michoacana De Dena (11am – 8pm)
1373 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, Ca. 91104
Octavia’s Bookshelf (Jan 14, 9am – 6pm)
1353 N. Hill Ave, Pasadena, California 91104
Neighbors and Friends (9am – 4pm)
88 E Union Street, Pasadena, California 91103
Green & Bisque Clayhouse
1563 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-9220
Bottled Water Distribution Center
Saturday, January 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 450 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena Girls (11am – 5pm)
3530 E 15th St, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Emergency Transportation

Lyft Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500 riders from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m.
Uber Evacuees can redeem a free Uber ride up to $40 by applying the promo code “WILDFIRE25” in the Wallet section of their Uber app before requesting a ride to a designated shelter location.
Culver City Toyota
Free rental cars to people affected by the LA-area fires with lost home and vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis while the supply of rental cars lasts. To make the request, call Culver City Toyota rental department directly at 424-298-6878. Any questions, please ask for George Boktor, General Manager at Culver City Toyota.
Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles Metro fares are suspended while wildfire conditions exist
Pasadena Transit + Dial a Ride
Free reduced service Rides on Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12.

Mental Health Support

Stars Counseling Services
Call or text us at (626) 246-6128 or email counseling@gostars.org to schedule an appointment.
Community Mental Health Circles for California Fires
Free Trauma Therapy for affected children, adults, couples, and families.
Sign up at lu.ma/mentalhealthaction
Hope Therapy Center
Free Trauma Therapy for affected children, adults, couples, and families.
Call or text (747) 271-2701
LA County Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 for emotional support or resources.

Shelters

Friends In Deed
444 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, California 91104
(626) 797-2402
All Saints Church
132 N Euclid Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-1172
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 793-2122
Alojamiento de animales

Pasadena Humane Society
361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-7151

My Pet Garden
2245 E Colorado Blvd #106, Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-1600