If you or a loved one has been impacted by the historic California wildfires in recent days, we’ve put together the most compressive list of resources available to help you during this tragic time. We may not be there with you physically but we wanted to help the best way we knew how! Below you will find a complete list of shelters not just for you but your furry friends as well, companies that have offered free products, restaurants offering food and much more. Be sure to share this list with anyone you think could use it! Keep it bookmarked, as we will be updating the list to make sure it remains helpful for those who need it.
Evacuation Shelters:
- Westwood Recreation Center* – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 *”The Big Blue Bus has also been offering free hourly transportation to the Westwood Recreation Center. The pickup location is Lincoln Boulevard and Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.
- El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima CA 91331
- Arcadia Community Center – 375 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91006
- Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
- Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Glendale Civic Center – 613 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
- Hamilton High School – 57430 Mitchell Rd, Anza, CA 92539
- CAMP LA – 2723 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica 90405
- LA Dream Center Emergency Shelter – 2301 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
- Pasadena Convention Center – 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101 (welcomes pets on leashes and in carriers)
Animal Evacuation Shelters:
- Small Animal Shelters:
- Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Baldwin Park Animal Care Center – 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
- Carson Animal Care Center – 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
- Downey Animal Care Center – 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
- Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
- Palmdale Animal Care Center – 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
- Pasadena Humane Society – 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 91105
- Large Animal Shelters:
- Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
- Antelope Valley Fair – 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
- Industry Hills Expo – 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744 – Capacity for 200 horses; not staffed by DACC
- Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 – Receiving horses only
- Rose Bowl Stadium – 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena 91103
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center – 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506
- Pierce College Equestrian Centers – 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills/6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills 913167
Housing/Storage:
- Airbnb – Airbnb has teamed up with 211 LA to offering temporary housing at no cost to individuals and families impacted.
- American Red Cross – Evacuees seeking shelter can call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or locate a shelter in their area here.
- U-Haul – U-Haul is offering storage for up to 30 days to evacuees impacted at participating locations
Food Banks/Drives:
- LA Dream Center Emergency Shelter – From 9am local time to sundown the LA Dream Center is encouraging impacted individuals to stop by to get some basic supplies they may need.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Impacted individuals and families can find a food pantry or drive here.
Pet Food:
- Pasadena Humane Society – Evacuees can find pet supplies and food at the Pasadena Humane Pet Food Pantry starting at 9am until 8pm local time.
Health:
- Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi. Offer is valid until January 15th.
- Crunch Gym: The gymnasium chain announced it will open 20 locations across Los Angeles for anyone evacuated or first responders that need to shower, recharge phones or rest.
Transportation:
- Lyft – Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 2,000 riders from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m.
- Uber – Eligible riders can use code WILDFIRE25 valid for up to $40 worth of trips to any shelters.
Accessories, Clothing, & More:
- PacSun – The apparel chain is offering free clothes to individuals and families in need.
- Calpak – Impacted individuals & familes need a bag, backpack or more Calpak is willing to send you at no cost.
Free Toys:
- Slumberkins – Slumberkins will send a free Sprite Plush to anyone impacted by the wildfires.
- Mini Voyager – Mini Voyager is offering free Travel Kits for kids and families impacted.
Free Replacement Products/Items:
- Shutterfly – If you lost any Shutterfly products, they’re replacing them free of charge to families impacted.
- Fracture Me – Fracture Me is offering to replace any of their products that we’re damaged or destroyed by the wildfires.
- Chat Books – If you or someone you love lost any Chat Book photos, they’re replacing them free of charge.
Free Food:
- Blaze Pizza – Blaze Pizza is offering first responders a free pizza and drink at any participating locations.
- Carl’s Jr. – Free Famous Star with Cheese. Code: RAMS976
- Joe’s Pizza – First Responders can score a free pizza at any Joe’s Pizza location.
- Shake Shack – Shake Shack is offering first responders can score a free burger through Sunday, January 12th at participating locations in LA County.
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