Wildfire Relief Efforts
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Mishkon Tephilo members and the entire community are eager to support those affected by the current wildfires. The Red Cross and local fire stations say that they are touched but overwhelmed with donations of food, supplies, and offers for volunteering. They say that responders need roads to remain clear and Angelenos to stay safe, so they don't want people to go to affected areas. There is no central volunteering organization, so here are a few alternative options.
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Cedars-Sinai’s and other Blood Donor Services need us to donate blood because regular blood drives have been canceled.
Make an appointment:
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Donation Drop-Off Locations
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Santa Monica College
https://foundation.smc.edu/areas-to-support/smc-disaster-support.php
Drop off donations until Tuesday, January 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Santa Monica College Bundy Campus
3171 S Bundy Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Click here for items needed, such as food, hygiene items, baby supplies.
- Click here to volunteer Monday and Tuesday and in the future. Note that shifts are filling up fast.
The City of Los Angeles
The city is announcing donation drop-off locations to support families, residents, and workers affected by the L.A. wildfires. Donation items needed are based on reported community needs. Find a full list of requested donation items and drop-off locations here.
ARTWELL
ARTWELL is collecting art-supply donations to provide to kids affected by the wildfires. Email rrswoodbridge@gmail.com for drop-off location. All donations will be delivered to Venice Helping Hub.
Venice Family Clinic
On Friday, January 17, the Venice Famliy Clinic will be distributing free food, water, and basic-needs supplies at their Simms/Mann Health and Wellness Center (2509 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 90405). Learn more about this event and their full list of donation requests here. Sign up to volunteer here. Donate money here.
Drop off donations before Thursday, January 16 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily at 2509 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405.
St. Joseph Center
Click here to learn more.
Collecting essential supplies at our Venice Office, 204 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 9029.
Accepting: KN95 Face Masks, Air Purifiers, Air Quality Test Strips, Lysol Wipes & Spray, Evacuation Kits, Water, Blankets, Jackets
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Volunteer needs are constantly shifting, so please check these links for fire-response volunteer opportunities:
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LA City Animal Services:
Please visit any of the six L.A. City Animal Services Centers to adopt or foster a pet to help make lifesaving space for the lost and scared pets expected to make their way to city shelters. With 1,500 animals in the six locations, the shelters are extremely full.
To fill out a foster application, please visit laanimalservices.com/about-fostering.
Canine Rescue Club:
The Canine Rescue Club is a network of caregivers who foster dogs awaiting their forever home. The club is looking for volunteers to offer temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the fires. You can apply to temporarily house an affected dog by filling out an online form.
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- Provide a place to stay – Airbnb.org is helping connect survivors and first responders with emergency housing. You can offer a place to stay for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.
- Airbnb.org can also help make matches informally for people who need housing as a result of the fires or who are ready to share their place for a few nights, for those in need, with or without pets. Write michelefprince@gmail.com.
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Tue, February 11 2025 13 Shevat 5785
