Wildfires in LA County are affecting tens of thousands of people. United Way focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of our community, and we are working with our community partners to assess the impact on the ground. VISIT FUND
The California Black Freedom Fund and California Community Foundation have partnered to launch the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund. This Fund will support community organizations on the ground working to meet the immediate and long-term needs of Black communities displaced by the wildfires. Historically Black communities, especially in Altadena and Pasadena, have been hit particularly hard by this disaster. These neighborhoods, once places of promise and opportunity for middle-class Black families unable to purchase homes in other parts of Los Angeles because of racist covenants and...
The Fuerza Fund will provide essential resources to help those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires by providing immediate and direct emergency cash assistance to workers and unique households impacted by the wildfires, ensuring no one is left behind. Your donation can make a profound difference in the recovery efforts for those impacted by the wildfires. With your support, we can expand temporary housing, provide financial assistance for essentials, and fund long-term recovery, including rehousing, income stabilization, and mental health services. By helping essential workers...
The California Donor Table Fund is a community of donors who pool and align nonpartisan investments to advance the state’s progressive movement spanning issues and constituencies. Because of our strategic vision, long-term commitment, and agility across tax statuses, we provide opportunities for foundations and institutional investors to fill gaps in our civil ecosystem. We partner with a variety of institutional funders to support intersectional issues by investing in organizations advocating for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial and economic justice, immigrant and workers’ rights, and...
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a grantmaking organization supporting farmers/agricultural producers all over the state. This relief fund is meant for farmers who have been impacted by extreme weather, including wildfire. The California Family Farmer Emergency Fund offers direct financial support to small-scale farmers – particularly those from BIPOC, immigrant, undocumented, and disadvantaged communities – impacted by disaster. Despite being the heart of our local food systems, these community-scale entrepreneurs too often fall between the cracks of traditional safety nets...
The County of Ventura, in partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation, has established the Ventura County Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund to support community members and local nonprofit organizations most affected by the devastating Mountain Fire. In November 2024, the Mountain Fire burned 19,904 acres, destroying 132 structures and damaging 88 more. Hundreds of households were affected, facing significant loss and hardship. This emergency fund was created to provide immediate financial relief, ensuring that 100% of contributions go directly to those in need and nonprofits...
The Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building provides small, one-time grants to frontline grassroots organizations for new projects. These projects should address an unexpected, urgent event or external challenge while strengthening the voice and power of low-income residents and people of color. Between November 15, 2024, and January 31, 2025. the Fund will only accept applications for projects that are: related to the outcome of the 2024 general election, such as protest and actions in solidarity with targeted communities (e.g., immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and Black, Indigenous and People of...
The Fund for Health Equity was established by Direct Relief with an initial investment of $75 million to address health disparities and expand access to care in underserved communities. The fund supports local health providers and community-based organizations that are working to eliminate barriers to quality healthcare. By focusing on long-term, systemic change, the fund aims to improve health outcomes for historically marginalized populations across the United States. Region(s) Served: Baja California, Central California, Northern California, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Southern...
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation established a Restaurant Workers COVID19 Crisis Relief Fund to: 1) Immediately direct money to organizations leading on-the-ground efforts in the restaurant community, 2) To bolster our impact investing budget to provide zero-interest loans to businesses to maintain payroll during closure or re-open once this crisis has passed; 3) To establish a relief fund for individual workers facing economic hardships or health crises as a direct result of COVID-19. VISIT FUND
To provide grants to Kern County nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations and/or those who can present a clear case of direct impact due to the medical or economic effects of the pandemic. VISIT FUND
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