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Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Resources

The Officers and Board of AFM Local 47 are devastated by the effects of this terrible tragedy on the peoples of Los Angeles and on our musical community. We will continue to provide information on resources for assistance as we face the long-term effects of this catastrophe.

As our community continues to come together in aid of one another, we are wanting to hear directly from you, our members, about what you need most right now, and how we can help. We invite all members to please take our Wildfire Response Survey by clicking the button below:

Resources for Musicians

AFM Local 47 Relief Fund – emergency financial assistance is available for AFM Local 47 members impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires who have suffered total loss of residence, or whose residence is currently uninhabitable
AFM Emergency Relief Fund – available to AFM members who have suffered major losses as a result of natural disasters in impacted areas designated by FEMA as Federal Disaster Areas for Individual Assistance
Entertainment Community Fund (register/login here)
MusiCares – offering $1,500 in financial assistance and $500 grocery card to all impacted music professionals; email MusiCaresRelief@musicares.org or call 800.687.4227
Guitar Center Music Foundation – grants available for those who have lost musical instruments/equipment in the fires
Sweet Musicians Relief Fund – for musicians and music industry workers impacted by the fires for loss of music-related equipment, medical bills related to the event, and other vital-living expenses
California Jazz Foundation – grants available to CA musicians w/ at least 5 years of primary employment as a jazz artist
Property Reports assistance – Local 47 member Kirstin Fife, who is a licensed real estate agent (DRE license #01754620), is offering to provide free property reports to those whose homes have been damaged or lost due to the Altadena or Pacific Palisades fires. Click the link to submit your request form
Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) Wildfire Relief Loans – JFLA is offering zero-interest, zero-fee loans to people of all faiths and backgrounds, including: Individuals and families, small businesses, and non-profits
Center for Cultural Innovation grants – artists Individuals may apply only once for up to $10,000; accepting applications through 2/18

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Emergency disaster relief

Musicians affected by the California wildfires may apply for disaster relief through the Local 47 Relief Fund and the Music Fund of Los Angeles. Follow the links to download the applications and call 323.993.3159 to speak with Rimona Seay, who will walk you through the application process.

The Actors Fund offers assistance nationally to everyone who works in performing arts and entertainment, including actors, musicians, and many more. Visit actorsfund.org/GetHelp to apply and for referrals to area resources.

Donate to the Labor Community Services Disaster Relief Fund

The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor is accepting donations through its 501(c)3 nonprofit, Labor Community Services, to assist union members affected by the fires.

To send a donation please make checks payable to “Labor Community Services” with Memo: Disaster Relief Fund and mail to:

Labor Community Services
2130 W. James M. Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Emergency relief for musicians

The LA County Federation of Labor, through Labor Community Services (501(c)(3) non-profit), is working to assist in relief efforts and in coordination with government and non-profit agencies. If you, or someone you know, are in need basic needs support – including housing, food, or connection to others services, please contact Margarita at Margarita@theLAFED.org. If you can contribute to the Fed’s “Disaster Relief Fund,” make checks payable to: Labor Community Services, Memo Line: Disaster Relief Fund, Address: 2130 W. James M. Wood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90006.

If you need temporary shelter, or if you have available space — be it a spare room or a couch — to offer for a musician in need, please post your information here (this service is generously provided by AFM Local 6 member Robert Ashley).

It’s important to make sure that you and your loved ones are are prepared and informed in the event of a disaster or emergency. Here are useful links to help you plan ahead or find relief.