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Supporting Southern California Wildfire Relief: Resources and Aid for Our Community
The wildfires devastating Southern California have displaced thousands, including many community college faculty in the Los Angeles area. This tragic event has left countless individuals facing the loss of their homes, belongings, and sense of security. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.
Below, you'll find a list of GoFundMe campaigns to support our fellow California Community College faculty members who are navigating the challenges of this crisis. Your contributions can help cover essential disaster-related expenses like relocation costs, replacing vehicles, clothing, laptops, school supplies, and food. Additionally, we’ve included resource links to assist those directly impacted by the wildfires.
Together, we can help rebuild and support our community in this time of need.
Direct Support for Affected Families: GoFundMe Campaigns
These are the individuals we are aware of so far, but there may be others in need. If you know of additional GoFundMe campaigns to support affected faculty, please email [email protected] so we can add them to the list.
Mike and Vic - LA Valley Colleges
Archibald/Sanford Family - LA Valley College
Carter Family - LA Valley College
Jeffries Family - LA Valley College
Susan Hinshaw - College of the Canyons
Stephanie Meredith - College of the Canyons
Connor Family - Santa Monica College
Mark Svastics & Family - LA Valley College
Atondo Family - LA Mission College
Kassandra Kocoshis & Family - Los Angeles City College
Jamie Ray & Family - Pierce College
Nohelia Canales & Family - East Los Angeles College
Metter Family - Mt. San Antonio College
Liesel, Steve, and Family - Pasadena Community College
Maier Family - Santa Monica College
Kristine Aslanyan & Family - Cerritos College
Jonas Teraoka & Family - Pasadena City College/Long Beach City College
Becca Walker - Mt. San Antonio College
Resources for Wildfire Recovery and Support
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Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in LA County - The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services.
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211 LA- This nonprofit, which links community members and organizations to health, human, and social services in LA, has teamed up with Airbnb.com to offer free accommodations to individuals displaced by the local wildfires.
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American Red Cross - Open shelters and disaster relief services.
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State Recovery Resources | DisasterAssistance.Gov - FEMA may be able to help you with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). You may also qualify for help with child care, medical, lodging, moving, and funeral expenses.
- Los Angeles County Mental Health Resources - Resources for you or your loved ones experiencing mental health distress due to the California wildfires.
- T-Mobile Communication: Unlimited talk, text and data to T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers in impacted areas who don’t already have it and increased data allotments for Mint and Ultra Mobile customers.
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AT&T Communication: Unlimited talk, text, and data to individuals in fire-affected areas through February 6, for those without an existing unlimited plan.
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Verizon Communication: Verizon’s retail stores are open and available to the public for free charging and Wi-Fi, with additional charging stations available in the most impacted areas. Verizon has deployed a Wireless Emergency Communication Center (WECC) for public use. The WECC is a mobile unit, powered by generators, offering device charging, WIFI, and Cellular to contact friends, family and other important contacts over the Verizon network. The WECCs are available to any member of the community from 10am-6pm and can be found at:
Ralph's Supermarket | 23841 Malibu Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
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