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We are the Gamma chapter of Kappa Omega Alpha, the nation's leading co-ed Public Policy professional fraternity. While we are from the University of Maryland, all the way across the continent, we recognize the value of community and are cannot imagine the impact this must be having on the LA region. For some of our members who come from LA County, this is very personal. We want to help as much as we can, any way we can.

Wildfire Recovery Fund

In the aftermath of a disaster, immediate needs for victims can include shelter, food, cash and other basic needs. A community’s recovery is often more complex and depends on the scope of the disaster and an affected community’s specific context and needs. For these reasons, the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund supports both mid-term to long-term recovery efforts for those affected by California wildfires. Since the Wildfire Recovery Fund opened in 2003, we have granted more than $32 million to support relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of these devastating wildfires.

When supporting relief organizations, consider marking your gift as general operating support. By doing so, you enable the organization to both respond to current disasters and be prepared for those that may arise in the future. 

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California Community Foundation posted an update
28 days ago

This month, I had the opportunity to speak with Sunset Magazine about why CCF is focused  not only on rebuilding homes, but recovering the stability and dignity of communities. Rebuilding means more than restoring the buildings that were lost. We must ensure that those most at risk, our renters, seniors, children, underinsured families, and frontline workers aren’t left behind.

That’s where the CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund comes in.

Through our CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund, CCF has raised over $90 million to support nearly 200 nonprofit organizations responding to this crisis and helping the most vulnerable renters, seniors, children, small business owners, displaced workers and animals access essential aid.

There are many ways to help:

Together, we’re rebuilding resilient communities one step at a time. I am grateful and humbled by your support.

In community,

Miguel Santana

California Community Foundation posted an update
2 months ago

As of today, our Wildfire Recovery Fund has raised more than $70 million, allowing us to provide critical support to communities devastated by the fires. With these funds, we have awarded two rounds of grants, providing more than 200 nonprofit organizations across Los Angeles County with more than $30 million. This has been critical for frontline organizations focused on ensuring resources reach those most needed. Grants have covered the cost of emergency relief, housing assistance, mental health services, legal aid, and other critical coordination, information, and long-term recovery services. Please visit our website for a complete list of the new grantees and to learn more.

Being able to support this number of Angelenos in need in such a short amount of time is a testament to the generosity and resilience of our community. Thank you for standing with us as we continue rebuilding lives and neighborhoods. We look forward to taking you β€œbehind the scenes” into the work of these incredible organizations as we profile our grantees and their impact in our β€œLA Strong” video series.

Stay with us and spread the word by following our social media handles linked below. If you’d like to continue supporting the wildfire recovery efforts, please visit here.

California Community Foundation posted an update
3 months ago

Thank you for joining us in this critical work!

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.

  • Arjun Mohan donated $5
  • Anonymous donated $5
  • Ru Subramaniam donated $5
  • Sophia Jasnow donated $10
  • Olivia Pineau donated $5
  • Anonymous donated $5
  • Samantha Silver donated $5
  • Anonymous donated $5
  • adele adele donated $5
  • Anonymous donated $10
  • Radhika Tyagi donated $100
  • Ishani Tyagi donated $25
  • Anonymous donated $25
  • Anonymous donated $25
  • Liam Brown donated $20
  • Yonah Gross donated $20
  • Alexandra Kreis donated $10
  • Ismail Touray donated $10
  • Ashley Woo donated $10
  • Albus Du donated $10
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