Working with Local Partners for Wildfire Relief & Recovery in Los Angeles
Peace Winds continues to support local organizations working for wildfire relief in Los Angeles. Earlier this month, a team of four Peace Winds staff members distributed essential supplies, such as food, water, toiletries, and air purifiers, to local nonprofits and evacuation centers. We are continuing to work with community organizations to determine the best way to support their efforts.
Peace Winds staff (left) and rescue dog (right) at San Diego Humane Society
In addition to aiding the people who have been affected by this disaster, we have distributed pet food and are supporting animal rescues as they care for and reunite pets with their owners.
So far, your contributions have allowed Peace Winds to support the following organizations:
- Dream Center Foundation – in-kind support (air purifiers, cleaning supplies for people returning to damaged homes, etc.)
- Pasadena Community Job Center – in-kind support (water & sanitary supplies)
- San Diego Humane Society – financial support to cover animal care, fostering, and finding homes for shelter pets displaced by the fires
- spcaLA Pet Adoption Center – in-kind support (food & supplies for evacuee pets)
- United American Indian Involvement– in-kind support (food, sanitary supplies, etc.)
- Vintage Church Pasadena– in-kind support (air purifiers, etc.)
Although many residents are now returning to their homes, the recovery process is only just beginning. Those whose homes are damaged or destroyed must begin the heart-wrenching process of sorting through the ash and clearing the debris. Even survivors whose homes are still standing must make difficult decisions about whether to stay as they contend with smoke damage, water and gas shutoffs, poor air quality, and adverse health implications.
Your donations will allow Peace Winds to support long-term recovery efforts in Los Angeles as communities begin to rebuild. Contributions can be made by visiting our donation page and selecting “Los Angeles Wildfires” in the dropdown menu. Those donating from inside Japan can contribute through the Peace Winds Japan Yahoo fundraiser here. We are grateful for your support which makes our relief and recovery efforts possible.