Rebuild Our Community - from Ashes to Action

On Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Lacy Park, please join us for the Lunar New Year Festival with a special community fundraiser in support of the families impacted by the recent Southern California wildfires. This effort is proudly sponsored by the Chinese Club of San Marino,  San Marino City Club, San Marino Anti-Bias Community Engagement Team,  San Marino Rotary Club, San Marino Schools Foundation, and San Marino Council of PTAs.

 These San Marino community organizations will be volunteering at the wildfire relief donation booth at the festival to raise funds and awareness for those affected by the devastating wildfires.  Together, we aim to provide essential resources and support to help them rebuild their lives. We have partnered with California Community Foundation (CCF) to raise funds for the CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund. Donations to the fund are tax deductible, and there are no administrative fees, so 100% of funds raised will go directly to nonprofit organizations serving those impacted by the fires. 

Come enjoy the festivities, celebrate the Lunar New Year, and show your support by visiting the San Marino Community Cares Fire Relief booth. Whether through donations or simply spreading the word, every contribution helps make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most.

Let’s come together as a community to bring hope and healing in the resilient spirit of the Year of the Snake!

ABOUT CCF

Since 1915, the California Community Foundation (CCF) has been shaping and strengthening Los Angeles communities through the dedication and generosity of visionary donors. Ultimately, we understand that every dollar we receive represents a donor’s hope, a dream for lasting change and a chance to bring that dream to life.

Throughout our history, CCF has adapted to reflect the needs and interests of the community and developed a reputation for innovative philanthropy and leadership in the community.

In addition, CCF  has a long history of making a direct and meaningful impact on individuals and families in need, ensuring that support reaches those most affected. Since 2003, the CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund has provided over $30 million to communities affected by disasters. 

For the LA County wildfires, we’ve activated our fund to complement immediate relief, addressing the long-term recovery needs of neighborhoods long after media attention has shifted away. Thousands of generous individuals, foundations, and corporations have already answered the call and provided critical contributions. Our disaster and recovery efforts support an array of critical recovery services, including housing, case management, mental health, and medical care for displaced residents. It also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems and offers financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families. As of January 17th, CCF has raised more than $30 million from a cross-section of generous donors, including major corporations, foundations, and more than 27,000 individual donors. You can learn more about our grantmaking methodology here. 

As of January 17th, CCF has awarded over $15 million in grants to over 100 nonprofit organizations in Altadena, Pasadena, the Palisades, and other impacted areas in Los Angeles County, marking the first round of support from its Wildfire Recovery Fund. These grants reflect CCF’s commitment to help the region recover and rebuild from the devastating wildfires ravaging the area. See the list of grantees here

To understand the impact of our past efforts and see how your contributions can make a difference, we invite you see a list of our past grantees here and for a list of frequently asked questions click here.

You can view a list of major Wildfire Recovery Fund Donors here.