Special Event
Donate Items: Fire Relief in Los Angeles
On behalf of the entire ICA SF team, our hearts go out to friends, loved ones, artists, collaborators, and all those affected by the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles.
Sunday, January 12th 11am-5pm, we are offering our space as a donation drop-off site for items requested by organizations on the ground in LA.
ICA SF (345 Montgomery Street) will be accepting and collecting donations for those affected by the fires during open hours Sunday, January 12th, 11am-5pm. Please bring ONLY requested items below. Donations will be sorted in the ICA SF lobby and delivered by truck to It’s Bigger Than Us in LA to distribute to their network.
REQUESTED ITEMS:
Packing/Cardboard Boxes and Shipping Tape
New clothing, all ages and sizes (used clothing cannot be accepted)
Bottled water
Personal hygiene products
Menstrual products
Books and toys
Comfort items (stuffed animals, journals, etc.)
Air mattresses
Bedding
Pillows
Blankets
Towels
Non-perishable snacks
Baby supplies (diapers, formula, wipes)
Cash donations are extremely critical in this moment.
Please consider joining us in making a donation to LA Art World Fire Relief’s GoFundMe. Their funds will be distributed to artists and art workers who have lost their home and/or studios as a result of the Eaton, Palisades, Sunset, and other fires in the Los Angeles area.
Additional Ways to Support:
It’s Bigger Than Us LA Collecting donations to expand their fire relief operations, fund PPE for volunteers, organize doantions, and cover transportation costs.
American Red Cross | UCLA Health The Salvation Army’s trained staff has mobilized to provide food, water, shelter and other needed resources to those affected by the fires.
California Fire Foundation The foundation provides aid and resources for fire crews and affected residents.
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network The network provides details on how people can donate resources and where those in need of shelter and assistance can turn. Check their comprehensive spreadsheet for information on housing, food, animal assistance and other resources.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank The food bank working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based partners, and others to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County.
World Central Kitchen Their team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by the wildfires by providing immediate relief in the form of water and meals.
Emergency Network Los Angeles The network provides assistance to people impacted by disasters.
League of California Community Foundations This coalition of California nonprofits is coordinating relief efforts for people affected by the fires.
L.A. Works This nonprofit helps to address critical issues in Los Angeles by mobilizing targeted volunteer communities. They have information on how you can open your home to displaced residents and provide food, supplies and animal support.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles The organization’s Wildfire Response Fund focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of local communities.
211 LA This nonprofit — which connects community members and organizations with health, human and social services in Los Angeles — has partnered with Airbnb.com to provide free accommodations for people evacuated as a result of the local wildfires.
MySafe: LA MySafe: LA helps students, families, and older adults living in the greater Los Angeles region become more resilient to disasters like wildfires and trains volunteers.
Project HOPE This health and humanitarian organization is coordinating with government officials and local organizations to support local shelters, health workers and marginalized communities.