Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Resources

The Officers and Board of AFM Local 47 are devastated by the effects of this terrible tragedy on the people 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:

Meetings & Events

Eaton Fire Lawsuit Webinar: Friday, February 14, 12-1 p.m. – presented in collaboration with the Motion Picture Television Fund. Learn what you need to know about the case against Southern California Edison and the January wildfires in this informational webinar. We will cover your legal rights and what to know before you hire a lawyer, with legal experts discussing the factors involved and taking your questions. Speakers will include Amanda Riddle, Esq. and Mike Kelly, Esq., moderated by Sharon Siefert, MPTF Vice President, Legal Affairs.
Fire Assistance Resources Distribution in Pasadena: Friday, February 21, 9:30am – 5pm. Location: Location: SEIU Local 121RN, 1040 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena. Distributing air purifiers, feminine care products, diapers, box of food (feeds family of five for one week). Parking provided.
A Day of Recovery & Resilience: Saturday, February 22, 10am – 4pm – (RSVP required) Location: The SoLa Beehive, 1000 E. 60th St., Los Angeles 90008. The SoLa Foundation, It’s Bigger Than Us and partners are coming together to create a unique day of wellness, self care, resources and fun for more than 750 families impacted by the L.A. Fire. Together, we will heal the body and the mind, build community and resilience – all at no cost to impacted families with transportation provided. (To volunteer, click here)
Food Distribution in Pasadena: Saturday, February 25, 9am-12pm. Location: SEIU Local 121RN, 1040 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena. Box of food (feeds family of five for one week) distributed via parking lot drive-through.
[RECORDING] Webinar: Navigating FEMA for the Entertainment Industry – presented on January 29 and sponsored by a partnership of entertainment industry unions, guilds, associations and nonprofit service providers, hosted by the Entertainment Community Fund. Webinar Resources: entertainmentcommunity.org/femawebinarresources

L.A. Disaster Relief Navigator – Better Angels, in partnership with ImagineLA and the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, has developed the L.A. Disaster Relief Navigator, an online tool to help Angelenos impacted by the wildfires effectively navigate the many resources available to them. Click the link to create a personalized action plan in minutes.

Resources for Musicians

Musical Instrument & Work Attire Replacement

Altadena Musicians – registry where musicians can list gear lost in the L.A. fires – and donors can help to replace them through gifting or purchasing directly
FEMA Help for Self-Employed and Artists – information on replacing musical instruments and occupational tools including computers and other equipment
Fender CA Wildfire Relief – instrument & gear replacement
FreeConcertClothing.org – This clothing co-op offers free pre-loved, gently used concert clothing, shoes and accessories from concert tails, tuxedos, concert black attire and evening gowns
Guitar Center Music Foundation – grants available for those who have lost musical instruments/equipment in the fires

Financial Assistance & Grants

AFM Local 47 Relief Fund (for Local 47 members) – 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 (for AFM members) – 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
California Employment Development Department (EDD) – the standard one-week waiting period to apply has been waived for individuals who lost their job due to the SoCal fires
California Fire Foundation – Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) – $250 for eligible survivors of fire and natural disasters
California Jazz Foundation – grants available to CA musicians w/ at least 5 years of primary employment as a jazz artist
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) grants – artists Individuals may apply once for up to $10,000; accepting applications through February 18
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds – applications for small businesses, nonprofits, and workers will open early February 2025
DisasterAssistance.gov – help to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Entertainment Community Fund – offers a wide array of resources available to musicians and anyone who works in the arts, including financial assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Foundation for Contemporary Artists – available for visual and performing artists; grants range from $500 to $3,000
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
Newport Festivals Musician Relief Funds – emergency grants to musicians, crews, and industry folks
SONA Songwriter Fund – $500 emergency grants for songwriters and composers
Sound Royalties Wildfire Relief Program – no-cost, no-fee royalty advance of up to $50,000 to support music creatives and royalty rights holders impacted in those areas
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
Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants (for union members) – up to $500 available to eligible Union Plus program participants
We Are Moving the Needle – microgrants available for producers, engineers and creators, from $100 to $1,000 offered on sliding scale depending on need; support is aimed at those whose livelihoods and careers have been significantly impacted by loss of a studio, gear, or other critical infrastructure related to your career in audio

Studio/Rehearsal Space

The REEF (DTLA) – up to 6 months of free space to those displaced by the wildfires
Studio/rehearsal space in Burbank (for Local 47 members) – AFM Local 47 member David Arana is offering his home studio space in Burbank to fellow members impacted by the 2025 wildfires who need a place to rehearse or record (grand piano available)
Studio/rehearsal space in San Pedro (for Local 47 members) – AFM Local 47 member Tamer Maamoun is offering his home studio space in San Pedro to fellow members impacted by the 2025 wildfires

Resources for Arts Organizations

Free Space Rentals for Displaced Arts Organizations – the Music Center, in collaboration with LA Opera and LA Phil, is offering free work and rehearsal spaces on its campus including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Open to all L.A. County-based arts and cultural organizations, collectives and groups displaced by the wildfires. First-come, first-served through April 30, 2025, with a potential extension based on need.

Housing & Rebuilding Resources

211 Los Angeles – emergency housing/Airbnb vouchers
Hotel Association of Los Angeles – providing lodging for thousands of impacted Angelenos, often at discounted rates; many accept pets
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
LA Fed / Labor Community Services (for union members) – assistance with first and last-month rent, mortgage help, utilities assistance, finding permanent & long-term housing, food assistance, and natural disaster relief
Misfortune and Calamity Property Tax Relief – tax reassessment available for property damage/loss exceeding $10,000
RentersFireHelp.org
SBA Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans – loans up to $500,000 are available to eligible homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations, and businesses of all sizes

Food & Personal Care Resources

Dream Center – huge distribution center at 2301 Bellevue Ave. in Silver Lake offering a wide variety of essentials including food, water, hygiene products, baby items, new bedding products, respirators & more
Foodpantries.org
It’s Bigger Than Us Fire Relief – every Friday 10:30-11:30am, 6920 S Western Ave, Los Angeles 90047
LA County Department of Social Services – provides disaster assistance to families through the General Relief, CalWorks, CalFresh and MediCal programs
LA Regional Food Bank
Red Cross of Los Angeles County – access to safe shelter & food, basic health services, emotional support

Health & Safety Resources/Debris Cleanup/Damage Cataloging

Air Purifiers from South Coast AQMD – free distribution to those living in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and West Commerce
Air Quality Map
Asbestos Exposure
Clean Air L.A. – free N95 mask order form & volunteer signup
LA County Recovers – Debris Removal Assistance – the deadline to apply is March 31, 2025
Property Reports assistance (for Local 47 members) – 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
WildfireHealthRisks.org

Mental Health Resources

Brainspotting Help – 10 free sessions (remote, online or by phone) of specialized trauma therapy for those affected by the L.A. wildfires (English & Spanish)
Changing Tides CA Fire Relief Therapy – 8 free sessions open to all, but specifically geared toward the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander communities

Lost Pet Assistance

Other Resources

FEMA Alert – If you receive money from a GoFundMe or similar page for something specific, such as repairs, funeral expenses or other emergency needs, this may affect your FEMA eligibility. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits you receive from another source (advice we have received is: do not include specific language saying funds are for rebuilding, but rather use general language that funds are for getting by with essential needs)
LA City Parks – support camps for affected youth & displaced students
LA Fire Mutual Aid – interactive map w/ mutual aid resource
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles – links to evacuation & animal shelters, resource centers, food pantries, financial aid, health and medical care
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN) – comprehensive running list of a wide array of resources
Photography services by Storm Santos – if you lost family photos in the wildfires, this local photographer will shoot new ones, free of charge
Planet Fitness & YMCA are offering free showers, wifi & charging stations
Red Cross of Los Angeles County – financial assistance to those who lived within the fire perimeters of Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, and Kenneth, as defined by Cal OES
Report Price Gouging – call 3-1-1 or 800.593.8222
Seahorse Sound Studios free gear storage – located in DTLA – contact info
SmartZone (CA Assoc. of Realtors) – links to numerous relief resources
USPS mail delivery – updates on how you can pick up mail and packages, submit address changes, inquire about PO Box services, and which post office locations are open

Genasys Protect map – will help you identify your Evacuation Zone, and provides real-time status information
Eaton Fire area map & home status
Palisades Fire area map & home status
Watch Duty – an app that alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts. It provides real-time updates on evacuation orders and warnings, and sends alerts straight to your phone

How to Help

Your generosity can make a significant difference. Please consider making a donation to the following relief organizations:

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