FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration
Offers $100 vouchers per person per household to The Council Shop stores for displaced individuals and families. Link provides email.
Providing financial assistance for the countless service workers who will have their employment suspended indefinitely that need help—housekeepers, caregivers, gardeners and so many others with access to limited assistance. 100% of the donations to provide temporary financial support to pay rent, food and other necessities as they regain employment.
* There are links in the middle of the page to apply for assistance, to refer an employee for assistance, and to donate.
Offering zero-interest, zero-fee emergency loans of up to $15,000 for essential expenses, such as
temporary housing, food, medical costs, for eligible applicants, and more. Loans of up to $2,000 are available without guarantors. Link provides detail and several ways to apply.
Provides immediate and direct emergency cash assistance to workers and unique households impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires.
Unique Households
Impacted workers frequently come from mixed legal status families, have multiple generations living in one household, and/or heavily rely on the income of multiple family members to meet basic needs. Any instability to household income puts these families at high risk of falling further into poverty.
ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE in
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, and the ARTS
SUPPORT for ARTISTS
of ALL DISCIPLINES
Offers relief support for artists of all disciplines impacted by the Altadena fires. Simply fill out form to assess your specific needs.
*To ensure fair distribution, must provide verification of residency in an affected area.
FOR BLACK WOMEN CREATIVES
A financial solidarity database for Black women creatives affected by the Los Angeles fires and in need of assistance. Includes form that can be shared with other organizations with resources.
FOR FOOD and BEVERAGE WORKERS
Offers grants between $350 and $1,500 based on need and available funding to restaurant workers impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
Applicants must provide:
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paystub picture
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proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage, etc.)
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proof of hardship (insurance claim, notice from employer, police report, etc.)
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*Application is available in English and Spanish.