Church & ministry outreach

• Palisades Lutheran Church: 310.459-2358. "While the condition caused by the fires is fluid, Palisades Lutheran Church and the parsonage are still standing. Our hearts and prayers are with each of you. This Sunday services on 1/19/2025 will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Santa Monica." Donations accepted for church and neighborhood victims (see site). Parking lot is in good shape. 1/14/25
• Bel Air Presbyterian Church: 818.788-1200. 'We will continue to share opportunities for all ages to care for these devastated communities.' Check website for weekly opportunities to serve in the communities with Operation Blessing, Mercy Chefs. NOTE: Bel Air's campus remains under evacuation orders ... the above opportunities are fluid ... check back (to site) for updates. Sign up for outreach newsletters.

 

Samaritan's Purse sets up ministry operations @ Cornerstone West L.A. 

-Photos InterChurch News

• Cornerstone West Los Angeles: 310.826-8374. Hosting a Samaritan's Purse base camp (1609 S Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025). Palisades Fire Relief Opportunities include volunteering to answer phones, assist Samaritan's Purse relief efforts, household good/financial donations, providing relief funds for church members/former members who lost their homes (GoFundMe), providing relief funds for other churches, community neighbors who lost their homes (see also neighboring networking churches' fire relief response: Calvary Palisades, Renew Church, Vintage Church LA - Santa Monica, Reality LA). 1/14/25
• Dream Center: 213.273-7000, 213.273-7100 (Donation support). Serves as a resource center focused on providing support to those affected by homelessness, hunger, and the lack of education through residential and community outreach programs. ABC News: 'Dream Center Leading Massive Fire Donation Effort;' FOX News: Pastor, founder of LA Dream Center accepting donations, housing homeless amid raging wildfires in California'
• Operation Blessing: 800.730-2537. A Christian Broadcasting Network worldwide outreach ministry; Providing resources for California wildfire-affected communities; see site for volunteer opportunities, updates, field reports.
• Salvation Army: 562.264-3600.

• Samaritan's Purse: Get Help 828-588-5711, 833.747-1234, 833.610-4243 (Spanish). California Fire Response -- If you're interested in serving alongside us in Jesus' Name, sign up to be notified about volunteer opportunities for our response to the California wildfires. Volunteers are needed: 1) Recovery of Personal Items (assist homeowners in searching for personal items) 2) Chainsaw work 3) Temporary Roof Tarping. On site location: Cornerstone West Los Angeles, 1609 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025. For volunteer opportunities: 310.844-8603. 1/14/25
• Harvest Christian Fellowship (Riverside County) 800.821-3300: Providing relief to L.A. fire victims, assist first responders and local churches. 1/14/25

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Westwood Recreation Center evacuation shelter (L) was at full capacity (185 persons) Friday, January 17.

Red Cross volunteers stated regular homeless persons seeking shelter, hot showers and coffee must be allowed

to mingle with fire evacuees. Overflow evacuees are shown an 'Open Shelters' (R) list at the Westwood facility.

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Evacuation Shelters (per CalFire, Red Cross; Red Cross's six overnight shelters housed 680 evacuees Wednesday evening/Jan.15, 2025).

• Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Exhibition Hall, 300 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA  91101. Open 24 hours/Red Cross. 626.793-2122
• Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3), 601 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768. Open 24 hours/Red Cross. 909.623-3111
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Pacoima, CA 91331. Open 24 hours/Red Cross. 818.834-5172
• Stoner Park Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025. Open 24 hours/Red Cross. 310.479-7200
• Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, 14201 Huston Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Open 24 hours/Red Cross. 818.756.8131
• Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. Open 24 hours/Red Cross. 310.473-3610

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region -- CA Wildfires Response & Disaster relief: 800.RED CROSS (800.733-2767). The American Red Cross is working 24/7 with partners in Southern California to make sure people have the support they need in the face of the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, Lidia Fire, Sunset Fire and Kenneth Fire. Find Open Shelters. 

CalFire: Palisades Fire updates, evacuation shelters (links to other LA fires).

CaGov: State government site help & info for people affected by the fires inc real time list of open shelters, fire and evacuation updates, federal programs, food assistance, links & phone numbers to replace documents, file insurance claims. 

FEMA Centers. 'More than 70 government agencies under one roof.' -LA Times

• UCLA Research Park West (formely Westside Pavilion), 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Pasadena City College Community Education Center, 3035 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other uninsured, disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses. Help for those who lost birth certificates and other documents. It is not necessary to go to a Center to apply for FEMA assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via the FEMA app. You may also call: 1.800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as a video relay, captioned telephone, or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. 

L.A. County Recovers -- Local Assistance and Disaster Recovery Centers, frequently asked questions, newsroom. 

• Department of Economic Recovery: Unlocking LA County's economic opportunity and potential for job seekers and businesses. Impacted small businesses can access support for 1) Submitting insurance claims 2) Signing up for no-cost legal aid 3) Accessing capital and other resources, including grants and loans as well as local, state and federal contracting opportunities. Office of Small Business: 844.432.4900.  
• Los Angeles County Library: Take advantage of free Wi-Fi, public use computers and laptops. Pick up educational supplies for kids and teens. Charge phones and devices. Access water fountains and restrooms. Find a welcoming space to rest, reflect and plan your next steps or simply take a much needed mental health break. Our digital library is open 24.7 offering access to eBooks, audiobooks adn other virtual resources. Check locations throughout the County. 

Pasadena, California: Statement from Visit Pasadena to residents, provides comprehensive evacuee resouces inc Eaton Fire iupdates. 

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