California Community Foundation Amplifies Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts Amid Southland Blazes

Los Angeles, CA – As raging wildfires tear through Los Angeles County, causing tragic fatalities, injuries and more than 50,000 Angelenos to evacuate their homes, the California Community Foundation (CCF) is reinforcing its commitment to resilience and long-term relief with its Wildfire Recovery Fund. This fund is more than just aid—it’s a promise to rebuild and restore homes, lives, and hope. It ensures that the most impacted receive the help they need and that the most vulnerable – often overlooked in traditional relief efforts— are taken care of, ensuring communities can heal and emerge stronger than ever.

“With every devastating wildfire, our neighbors, friends, and family lose homes, memories, and their sense of safety – but we cannot let them lose hope,” said Miguel Santana, President & CEO of the California Community Foundation. “ By investing in long-term recovery, we strengthen communities, and help transform pain into resilience. Together, we can ensure that every person affected by disaster has the support they need to rise again, stronger and more determined than before.”

California’s wildfire crisis, driven by climate change, has become increasingly severe and frequent. Since 2003, CCF’s Wildfire Recovery Fund has distributed more than $32 million to help impacted communities across the state. The fund complements immediate relief, addressing the long-term recovery needs of neighborhoods long after media attention has shifted away. For more information or to contribute to the Wildfire Recovery Fund, visit our webapge: Wildfire Recovery Fund.

CCF partners closely with community based organizations and government partners to ensure that all funding is responsibly allocated to the most critical community priorities. They also leverage data from CalFire and the Center for Disease Control’s Social Vulnerability Index to direct grants to underserved and hard-to-reach communities, which can be overlooked in times of disaster. The Wildfire Recovery Fund supports an array of critical recovery services, including housing, case management, mental health, and medical care for displaced residents. It also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems and offers financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families. Additionally, the fund provides updated safety equipment to firefighters and health and safety education for caregivers, domestic workers, and day laborers.

About the California Community Foundation (CCF):
Since 1915, CCF has served Los Angeles County as a public, charitable organization dedicated to leading systemic change that strengthens communities. Managing $2.3 billion in assets and overseeing 1,900 charitable foundations, funds, and legacies, CCF’s mission is to create lasting impact throughout the region. For more information, visit www.calfund.org.