Los Angeles Wildlife Recovery Funding Recommendations

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, many individuals and communities are still working to heal, rebuild, and regain stability. Alongside the larger efforts helping our city recover, such as After the Fire USA, FireAid, Change Reaction, American Red Cross, and Department of Angels, there are smaller, community-based organizations doing vital, long-term recovery work.  

The Foundation’s Philanthropic Advising team recommends this short list of local groups to support through your Donor Advised Fund. If you’d like tailored recommendations aligned to your interests, please reach out to Charlotte Friedman at cfriedman@jewishfoundationla.org and we’ll curate options for you. 

A Sense of Home – Furnishes homes for families moving into long-term rentals postfire.  

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu – Provides disaster case management, direct assistance for fire-impacted families, and wellness and mental health support to help individuals recover. 

Eaton Fire Collaborative (fiscal sponsor Community Partners) – A coalition of more than 100 nonprofits, led by a 13-member council, coordinating long-term recovery in Altadena by connecting survivors to housing, financial aid, and mental health resources, while advocating for equitable rebuilding. 

Greenline Housing Foundation – Based in Altadena, Greenline Housing helps families of color stay housed and rebuild after the fires by providing rental assistance, purchasing fire-impacted properties to prevent displacement, and offering grants to close insurance gaps. 

Palisades Long Term Recovery Group (fiscal sponsor California Community Foundation) – A local coalition coordinating case management, direct assistance, and resource distribution for displaced families in the Pacific Palisades.