Wildfire Resources & Ways to Support

Ryman Arts has gathered resources provided by generous organizations and individuals. Click on the following links for wildfire safety tips, preparedness guides, and support resources. 

Safety

Shelters & Housing

Airbnb.org: free housing for victims displaced by the L.A. wildfires

Los Angeles Fire Department Evacuation Information

Human Evacuation Shelters

Westwood Recreation Center

1350 South Sepulveda Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90025

 

El Camino Real Charter High School

5440 Valley Circle Blvd

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

 

Pasadena Convention Center

300 E Green ST, Pasadena, CA 91101

 

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center

10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, Ca 91324

 

Northridge Park

10120 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 911324

 

Sepulveda Recreation Center

8825 Kester Ave, Panorama, CA 91402

 

Dream Center

2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026

 

Animal Evacuation Shelters

*Note: Please call ahead to verify availability in taking large/small animals.

                    Los Angeles Equestrian Center

                    480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506

                    Pierce College Equestrian Center

                    7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

                    Rose Bowl Stadium

                    1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103

                    Agoura Animal Care Center

                    29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

                    Pasadena Humane Society

                    361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

                    Pierce College Equestrian Center

                    6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

 

How to Help Those Affected by Fires

LAFD Ways to Give

LAFD Wildfire Emergency Funding Alert

Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund

Supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major Californian wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts.

California Fire Foundation

Provides immediate assistance to victims through programs like supplying disaster relief cash cards to those affected by wildfires.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

Assists in rebuilding homes for those affected by wildfires.

Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires: guidelines for parents

Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: tips for caregivers

Helping Communities and Families Recover: safety, recovery and hope after a disaster

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Registered (501)(c)(3) nonprofit that directly supports the @losangelesfiredepartment.

Resources to Support Firefighters & their Families: bringing behavioral health resources and education to firefighters and their families

World Central Kitchen

Nonprofit that immediately prepares and serves meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises.

 

Resources

List of Local Resources: a comprehensive list of available shelters, mental health resources, free items & distribution centers across L.A.

*Please note that availability, capacity, and donation acceptance policies are subject to change. We recommend calling ahead to confirm current capacity, availability, and whether donations are still being accepted before making plans.

Resources for Artists and Creative Workers

Federal

FEMA - FEMA Available for residents impacted by LA County Wildfires

FEMA Fact Sheet- FEMA fact sheet for the arts and culture community: “Helping People Before, During and After Disasters”

U.S. Small Business Administration- Low-interest disaster loans for various needs

FEMA vs. GoFundMe- Learn about if GoFundMe donations, or funds like it, can interfere with FEMA claims

Support for Artists and Creative Workers

Support for Disabled Artists and Writers- Inevitable Foundation offers grants for disabled artists and writers

Recovery/Relief Links From Artsy- Artists and art workers resources

Art Share LA Resources for Artists- List of resources, spaces, and grants available to help artists recover and continue creating

Center for Cultural Innovation: LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund- Led by Getty and a coalition of foundations, arts organizations, and individuals, it will support the arts community impacted by the Los Angeles fires

CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants- Emergency relief for craft artists (artists who make original three-dimensional visual art objects by hand, including folk and traditional art forms)

ARTNOIR Jar of Love Fund for the Los Angeles Creative Community- Initiative designed to uplift artists, designers, curators, and cultural producers of color impacted by the recent California wildfires

National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response- Library of free toolkits and resources has info on readiness and response needs

NYFA Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants- For artists facing medical emergencies

NYFA Multidisciplinary National List of Emergency Grants- A national list of emergency grants for artists

2025 DreamCreative Resources- Grants, loans, and resources for creative industries

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