Hope and Humanity in the Face of Disaster: Resources and Support for Those Impacted
The devastation of natural disasters from the East to West coast are a stark reminder of our world's desperate need for hope in the face of dark times.
Seeing the devastation in LA—even as our friends in the Southeast cope with Hurricane Helene's aftermath––make clear our shared humanity despite this country’s vast differences.
In moments like these, we at the Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation find our hopes restored by this beacon of truth which she championed:
“Our shared humanity shines brightest in our darkest hours.”
Dr. Angelou wholeheartedly believed in the power of human connection as a mechanism of healing in the face of disaster.
To those impacted: we see you, we're here with you, and we'll get through this together.
Current resources for LA residents impacted by the fires:
Here is a list of resources you can choose from
Restaurants Care: $100,000 in relief grants 1
GoFundMe.org: 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund 2
Mutual Aid L.A. Network: Information hub and resources 2
Y.M.A. Metropolitan Los Angeles: Essential supplies collection 2
Direct Relief: N95 respirators and vital supplies 2
World Central Kitchen: Meals for emergency personnel 2
American Red Cross: Emergency shelter and support 28
Salvation Army Los Angeles: Disaster relief services 46
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: Wildfire emergency fund 68
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Monetary donations for relief 68
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): Homelessness services 4
Hollywood Food Coalition: Food rescue and distribution 4
LA Family Housing: Affordable housing support 4
The People Concern: Homelessness services 4
Los Angeles Mission: Meals and shelter 4
CORE: Humanitarian aid 4
Bresee Foundation: Youth and family empowerment 4
All Peoples Community Center: Community support programs 4
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Housing support 8
California Fire Foundation: Firefighter support 8
Pasadena Humane Society: Animal care resources 8
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Mental health resources
