In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires, our team has been working tirelessly alongside our partners to provide relief and support to affected families and neighborhoods. We’ve assisted at various locations with the intake and distribution of supplies. Our team has also helped in laying out organizational logistics at the different help centers. We’ve collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to name a few organizations, that have been instrumental with us—in helping fire victims navigate the maze of disaster recovery, finding assistance of all types to help them rebuild their lives. The stories of loss, survival, guilt and heroism tear at our emotions as we interact with people who’ve lost everything.
The following news articles and videos highlight the collective efforts of our community as we work to ensure equitable access to recovery services, supplies and aid. These stories capture not just our actions but the resilience and determination of those we serve. While we acknowledge that the news reporters and various news associations have found us working in community, the undivided attention and singular focus must always remain on those adversely impacted by these catastrophic fires, and the first responders risking their own safety on the front lines to knock down these fires, get them contained and save human lives.
We invite you to explore these featured media pieces to learn more about the impact we’re making together. *Note any ads that are delivered during your viewing experience are not related to the Los Angeles Urban League.
San Fernando Valley Sun | Jan 15
San Gabriel Valley Tribune | Jan 13
KNBC-TV Los Angeles | Jan 15