How to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts

Disaster Response
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Contact: Jonathan Falk
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Director, Disaster Operations
(202) 266-8005

Lack of rain and strong Santa Ana winds contributed to a historic set of wildfires rippling through Southern California in the Los Angeles area. As of Jan. 13, the wildfires remain an active threat to communities across the region, and conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days. The wildfires have destroyed more than 10,000 homes, businesses and schools, displacing a significant number of residents.

In response to the Los Angeles wildfires, the California Building Industry Association (CBIA) has partnered with the housing non-profit HomeAid America for recovery projects. HomeAid's mission is to be a vital force in creating safe and dignified housing for those most vulnerable in the community by serving as a conduit between the building industry and local housing providers.
 
HomeAid has opened its LA Wildfire Relief Fund 2025 to support the long-term rebuilding efforts of homes in the community. CBIA encourages those looking to support the recovery effort to donate to the LA Wildfire Relief Fund 2025 by either visiting their website or by texting LAwildfires2025 to 41444. 


In addition to HomeAid, there are several other local disaster relief designated funds to aid and support the communities hardest hit by the wildfire:

  • The United Way of Greater Los Angeles has established its Wildfire Response Fund. With this fund, it will address urgent, ongoing needs, which include support for low-income individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and disruptions to community organizations and small businesses.
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation provides vital equipment and funds critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities. The foundation has issued an emergency alert for donations to purchase critically needed supplies and equipment for firefighters fighting the wildfire. Learn more and donate.
  • The California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide direct financial support to impacted residents as details of the damage emerge. The California Fire Foundation also provides critical support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they serve. For those interested in supporting, the foundation is accepting donations.
  • For those interested in supporting long-term rebuilding efforts, the California Community Foundation has activated its Wildfire Recovery Fund. The fund is focused primarily addressing the long-term recovery needs of neighborhoods long after media attention has shifted away.

Several national disaster response organizations — such as American Red Cross and the veteran-led disaster response non-profit Team Rubicon — are also accepting donations to support their life-saving response efforts to all those affected by the wildfires.

For more information and available assistance, the following federal resources are available:

NAHB will keep members informed of resources or information as they become available.

This post has been updated.

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