Westwood Presbyterian Church | California Wildfire Resources

resources

As the wildfires and their aftermath continue to impact our region, we are grateful for the outpouring of love and compassion. How does anybody make it through these things alone?

Many agencies and individuals are providing help for those in need. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, here are resources!

Resource Guides

collected info lists about housing, food, wifi, transportation, counseling, FEMA, SBA, and more:

Westside Coalition – an alliance of 80 agencies and faith communities offering supportive services. Go to their website at westsidecoalitionla.org, and download their resource guide.
Los Angeles County – https://recovery.lacounty.gov/
LA City – for their multifaceted resource guide, go to https://emergency.lacity.gov/recovery
Habitat for Humanity - go to https://www.habitatla.org/2025-disaster-recovery-resource-list/

In-Person Assistance

FEMA Resource Centers for Evacuees

FEMA, city services, insurance help, mental health support, and much more. Open 7 days a week, 9am-8pm.

Westside location - UCLA Research Park West, 10850 W. Pico Blvd, LA (formerly Westside Pavilion). DRC #1: UCLA Research Park
Eastside location is Pasadena City College Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. DISASTER RESOURCE CENTER (DRC) #2: Pasadena City College/Community Education Center

The Business Recovery Centers

for those who lost businesses and need help applying for Small Business Administration assistance.

SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California. Go to: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/california-wildfires

how you can help

And if you have capacity to help, here are ways that you can make a difference!

Financial donations:

Give to Westwood Presbyterian Church and designate one of these opportunities:

Pastors’ Discretionary Fund – for the pastors to support members and our community in urgent need
Habitat for Humanity – for the ReBUILD LA fund in response to the fires
Westside Food Bank – to provide food and other supportive services for victims of the fire go to the WSBB fire resource and donation page to facilitate community support.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance – designated for churches in our Presbytery that have been impacted by the fires

Give to Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, led by Rev. Matthew Hardin, towards the Pali Pres Fire Relief Fund.

Volunteer and donation opportunities:

L.A. Works: Los Angeles County connects donors and volunteers to assist with housing, food and supplies, family support, animal support, and many hands-on volunteer opportunities,
Venice Hub, 606 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, CA.
Volunteer Collective