California Community Foundation
đź’• A Message from Christina:
Dear Team,
The recent wildfires in Southern California have caused unimaginable destruction, leaving countless families displaced and communities in dire need of assistance. At RLB, our value of Looking Out For Each Other means that during times of crisis we come together for support.
To help make a difference, we have intentionally selected a campaign to benefit the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund.
Please join us in this effort! No amount is too small, and every contribution will bring hope and relief to those who need it most.
Thank you for demonstrating the compassion and generosity that make RLB more than just a workplace — we are a community that cares. Together, we can make a meaningful impact!
Wildfire Recovery Fund
In the aftermath of a disaster, immediate needs for victims can include shelter, food, cash and other basic needs. A community’s recovery is often more complex and depends on the scope of the disaster and an affected community’s specific context and needs. For these reasons, the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund supports both mid-term to long-term recovery efforts for those affected by California wildfires. Since the Wildfire Recovery Fund opened in 2003, we have granted more than $32 million to support relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of these devastating wildfires.
When supporting relief organizations, consider marking your gift as general operating support. By doing so, you enable the organization to both respond to current disasters and be prepared for those that may arise in the future.Â
Campaign Fundraisers
View all (216)
Donate
Activity
8 months ago
This month, I had the opportunity to speak with Sunset Magazine about why CCF is focused  not only on rebuilding homes, but recovering the stability and dignity of communities. Rebuilding means more than restoring the buildings that were lost. We must ensure that those most at risk, our renters, seniors, children, underinsured families, and frontline workers aren’t left behind.
That’s where the CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund comes in.
Through our CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund, CCF has raised over $90 million to support nearly 200 nonprofit organizations responding to this crisis and helping the most vulnerable renters, seniors, children, small business owners, displaced workers and animals access essential aid.
There are many ways to help:
- Consider making a donation via this secure link.
- 🎥 Watch our latest #LAStrong video
- Follow us on social media to stay connected. Our handles are linked below.
- 📧 Community-based orgs: Reach out to LAWildfires@calfund.org for any questions.
- 📧 Donors & supporters: Contact DonorRelations@calfund.org for more information.
Together, we’re rebuilding resilient communities one step at a time. I am grateful and humbled by your support.
In community,
Miguel Santana
10 months ago
As of today, our Wildfire Recovery Fund has raised more than $70 million, allowing us to provide critical support to communities devastated by the fires. With these funds, we have awarded two rounds of grants, providing more than 200 nonprofit organizations across Los Angeles County with more than $30 million. This has been critical for frontline organizations focused on ensuring resources reach those most needed. Grants have covered the cost of emergency relief, housing assistance, mental health services, legal aid, and other critical coordination, information, and long-term recovery services. Please visit our website for a complete list of the new grantees and to learn more.
Being able to support this number of Angelenos in need in such a short amount of time is a testament to the generosity and resilience of our community. Thank you for standing with us as we continue rebuilding lives and neighborhoods. We look forward to taking you “behind the scenes” into the work of these incredible organizations as we profile our grantees and their impact in our “LA Strong” video series.
Stay with us and spread the word by following our social media handles linked below. If you’d like to continue supporting the wildfire recovery efforts, please visit here.
10 months ago
Thank you for joining us in this critical work!
As of January 17th, CCF has awarded over $15 million in grants to over 100 nonprofit organizations in Altadena, Pasadena, the Palisades, and other impacted areas in Los Angeles County, marking the first round of support from its Wildfire Recovery Fund. These grants reflect CCF’s commitment to help the region recover and rebuild from the devastating wildfires ravaging the area. See the list of grantees here
To understand the impact of our past efforts and see how your contributions can make a difference, we invite you see a list of our past grantees here and for a list of frequently asked questions click here.
You can view a list of major Wildfire Recovery Fund Donors here.