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3 Types of Resources That You Can Help Assist Those Affected by the LA Fires
The recent LA fires have destroyed many people's lives, and homes. Although at times it may feel hard to assist in helping those affected, there are many resources that are available to help so that they may provide for those affected. These are 3 types of Resources you may want to turn to if you're wanting to help.
1. Donating to help Fund these 3 Relief organizations:
LA Labor Community Services Fire Relief Fund: https://lcs-la.org/la-fire-relief
CA Fire Foundation Wildfire Relief: https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html
UAW Region 6 LA Wildfire Hardship Fund: https://givebutter.com/region6hardship
2. These 3 Union member Relief Organization
Labor Community Services – Los Angeles Assistance Intake Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfToMjzqeTqF7GVEpPGFIyGUfWzoZNk3B1le7Zit820Bs2Xcw/viewform
CA Teachers Association Application & Donation: https://www.cta.org/for-educators/member-benefits/los-angeles-wildfire-relief
CFA Member Disaster Relief: https://www.calfac.org/disaster-relief-available-to-support-members-during-wildfires-3/
3. And Finally, these 3 Mutual Aid resource Guides
LA Fire Mutual Aid Hub Tool: https://www.fireaid.info/
Mutual Aid LA Network: https://mutualaidla.org/
County of Los Angeles: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
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