If you are a student (enrolled in Spring 2025) whose home or work was impacted or lost in the Southern California Wildfires, or an SMC career employee, whose home was lost or impacted) and are hoping for financial assistance, please click on the appropriate application below.
All applications will be reviewed and may take up to six (6) weeks for a response.
Children Support
NCTSN - Wildfire Resources (opens in new window)
NCTSN - Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Going Through Wildfires (opens in new window)
NCTSN - Tips For Parents For Managing Media Coverage (opens in new window)
NASP - Helping Children After a Wildfire: Tips for Caregivers and Teachers (opens in new window)
APA - Recovering emotionally after a residential fire (opens in new window)
Good Inside - Resources for Parents Navigating the California Wildfires (opens in new window)
PBS Kids For Parents - Talking to Young Children About the Wildfires (opens in new window)
Article to support parents of young children.
Elder Support
Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC)
310-390-3611
A designated Disability Disaster Access & Recovery Center assisting individuals with
disabilities and older adults in disaster readiness and recovery
Emergency Transportation
Los Angeles Metro (opens in new window)
Los Angeles Metro is providing some free and reduced fare options for victims of the
Los Angeles area fires.
Wombi E-Bikes (opens in new window)
If you know someone who lost their home and vehicle in the LA fires and could benefit
from having a Wombi e-bike subscription to get them around—free for a few months—Wombi
would love to help.
To ensure they’ll get the most out of a Wombi e-bike, affected applicants should:
- Ensure they are staying within Wombi's LA service area.
- Should have a safe place to store the bike in their temporary housing.
Applicants seeking assistance should reach out to contact@wombi.us or call 213-377-6675 to learn more.
Lyft (opens in new window)
Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50
total) for 500 riders from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m. Help for Those Impacted by
Wildfire in California
Veo (opens in new window)
Veo micromobility is providing free trips up to $10 to all riders in Santa Monica,
as well as an additional $5 discount for anyone riding to the designated Evacuation
Shelter at the Westwood Recreation Center. All unlock fees are waived throughout Santa
Monica. Use promo code SAFE25.
Evacuation Centers/Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center LA City Shelter (opens in new window)
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Accepts small animals
Rose Bowl Stadium (opens in new window)
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
Pasadena Convention Center (opens in new window)
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
El Camino Real Charter High School (opens in new window)
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Red Cross Disaster relief and shelter locator (opens in new window)
Emergency housing resource through AirBnB (opens in new window)
Dial “211” to be connected
The Dream Center
213-273-7000
If you need (or know of someone who needs) emergency shelter due to the fires, please
reach out to The Dream Center, a faith-based congregation. Additionally, we may have
a supply of N95 masks available.
Working List of Hotel/Motels with Discounts for Victims of Fires (opens in new window)
List updated regularly. Not published or maintained by Santa Monica College.
Lange Foundation (opens in new window)
Pet Supplies or boarding. Call 310-473-5585 for availability.
Financial
Wildfire Relief Funds (opens in new window)
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and LA City have two grants
available:
- Direct cash assistance grants to workers who lost employment or income due to the wildfires.
- Direct cash assistance grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 for businesses and nonprofits that experienced structural damage, equipment/inventory loss, or revenue loss.
Affected people can apply:
- Directly on the DEO website (opens in new window)
- Or, Contact SMBEA and they can help you through the process.
FOR QUESTIONS OR HELP WITH GETTING RESOURCES, CALL 310-310-8066 OR EMAIL AT INFO@SMBEA.ORG.
California Fire Foundation - Disaster Relief Assistance (opens in new window)
The Foundation provides immediate financial support to victims through $250 SAVE gift
cards distributed by firefighters on the scene.
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund (opens in new window)
This fund supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for communities affected
by wildfires, focusing on rebuilding and restoring the lives of California’s most
affected and underserved populations
Food
Westside Food Bank (opens in new window)
Food pantry locator and other resources for the west Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles Food Bank (opens in new window)
Locate the nearest food banks all around Los Angeles County.
St. Joseph Center (opens in new window)
310-396-6468 ext. 352
SOVA Food Pantry (opens in new window)
818-988-7682
Salvation Army Food Pantry
310-451-1358
Instacart (opens in new window)
For a limited time, it is waiving the delivery fee on all grocery and daily essentials
orders of $10 or more for Instacart customers in Los Angeles County.
General Information
LA County Emergency Information (opens in new window)
Information on evacuation areas and emergency resources for Los Angeles County.
City of Santa Monica Palisades Fire Resources (opens in new window)
Information and Resources updated by the city of Santa Monica.
Mental Health
SMC Center for Wellness & Wellbeing
CWW provides culturally appropriate and effective mental health services to our student
body as well as professional consultation to faculty and staff.
SMMUSD - Mental Health & Community Resources (opens in new window)
A full list of low-cost counseling and social service resources can be found here
Hazel (opens in new window)
If you are unable to access mental health support in person, Hazel Health is providing
free virtual therapy to all SMMUSD students
LA county Disaster Distress Helpline (opens in new window)
1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
For emotional support or resources
Pro Bono Therapy for LA Wildfires (opens in new window)
List of therapy providers offering to serve pro bono for those impacted by LA wildfires.
Preparedness/Planning
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (opens in new window)
FEMA provides information to help individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover
from disasters in California, including disaster recovery centers and flood maps.
Applications must be submitted through DisasterAssistance.gov (opens in new window) to receive aid and reimbursement.
Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (opens in new window)
Provides updates and resources related to emergencies, including wildfires, affecting
the Los Angeles area
CalFire (opens in new window)
Informative website for fire safety and preparedness
Recovery/Relief
California Fire Foundation - Wildfire & Disaster Relief Programs (opens in new window)
They offer various programs to support survivors, firefighters, and communities affected
by natural disasters.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (opens in new window)
In response to the wildfires and windstorms, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance
(DUA) is now available for workers and self-employed individuals who do not qualify
for regular unemployment benefits. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
determined that residents in Los Angeles County who lost work or self-employment as
a direct result of the disaster, may now apply for DUA benefits no later than Monday,
March 10. To learn more, visit Los Angeles County Workers Impacted by California Wildfires.
Apply online at Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce (opens in new window)
The Santa Monica and LAX Chamber of Commerces will hold walk-in hours to assist with
online disaster relief applications at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce office
at 2525 Main Street, #103, Ocean Park, Santa Monica. Visit the website for more information
and other area resources.
LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce (opens in new window)
The Santa Monica and LAX Chamber of Commerces will hold walk-in hours to assist with
online disaster relief applications at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce office
at 2525 Main Street, #103, Ocean Park, Santa Monica. Visit the website for more information
and other area resources.
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (opens in new window)
If you have been affected by the recent fires, you can request vital and property
records free of charge.
This is not an exhaustive list. Info will be updated as they are able to. Please reach out to the organizers directly for clarifying questions. If you have additional resources, please add them to this MALAN Instagram post (opens in new window) and we will add it to this list!
Cal OES (opens in new window)
This California Wildfire Recovery Website has information on finding temporary Housing,
Debris Removal, Financial Assistance, Local Assistance Centers and Contact Information
for multiple organizations working on the recovery efforts
They are currently providing free Nighthawk M6 Pro hotspots, at no cost, courtesy of NETGEAR, at select retail locations. This also includes three complimentary months of unlimited data.
Participating retail locations include:
- Alhambra: 810 East Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA
- Pasadena Foothill: 3699 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA
- Temple City: 5827 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City, CA
- Santa Monica: 808 Wilshire Blvd., Temple City, CA
KCRW - Cheat sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance
claim (opens in new window)
Article to support victims of the wildfires.
KTLA - 10 Tips for Wildfire Insurance Claims (opens in new window)
Article to support victims of the wildfires.
Type 1 Diabetes Supply Pick Up (opens in new window)
Providing Type 1 Diabetes supplies and medications to those who need it.
Pick Up Location:
Culver City
Foshay Lodge
9635 Venice Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 1 - 6 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Save LA (opens in new window)
Created by a High School student in Cupertino, a list of resources to help with donations,
volunteers, and finding shelter and food.
Offering Support
The Santa Monica Community College Disaster Support Fund (opens in new window) has been established to support SMC students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by the fires across Los Angeles County. This fund will help provide temporary housing, food, water, clothing, transportation, medical supplies, school materials, and emergency funding to support immediate needs. For more information on donating items to victims, please visit the Santa Monica Community College Disaster Support (opens in new window) page.