Here’s How to Help Victims of the Woolsey Fire

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Here are some ways to help victims of the Woolsey and Hill wildfires through donations or directing them to helpful services.

NEW

Kaiser Permanente: Offering two, eight-week Wildfire Support groups in two locations: 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 28 (Community room building, 4949 Market St., Ventura; 805-449-3442); and also, 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 (21263 Erwin St., Woodland Hills; 805-449-3442).

 

NOV. 26

Studio Movie Grill: Fundraiser for American Red Cross Wildfire Relief with 10 percent of all purchases (beverage, food and tickets). Locations include: 2733 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield; 8200 Third St., Downey; 410 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia; 340 Eureka St., Redlands; 5140 Commons Drive, Rocklin; 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. studiomoviegrill.com

 

NOV. 29

Headlines the Salon: Mingle and Jingle fundraiser for fire disaster relief, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 121 N. El Camino Real, Suite C, Encinitas. 760-436-1812, Email: [email protected]. www.headlinesthesalon.com

 

JAN. 12-13

REO Speedwagon concerts: Proceeds from two concerts go to Ventura County Community Foundation for victims of Borderline shooting and Woolsey fire, 8 p.m. Jan. 12; 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Tickets $61 and up. Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 805-449-2787. www.civicartsplaza.com

 

ONGOING

Airbnb: The company has expanded its Open Houses program to help displaced residents and relief workers of the Woolsey and Hill fires to Nov. 29. Program is recruiting hosts who are able to offer temporary free housing. Hosts do not have to be an existing Airbnb host to help. www.airbnb.com/woolseyfire

American Red Cross money donations: www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html

Bank of America’s California Wildfire Client Assistance: 855-729-1764.

Chabad Center: Accepting donations of new/great condition clothing for adults and children, children’s play items, phone chargers, gift cards, hotel/motel vouchers and toiletries. Also, a distribution center for those in need. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. 818-991-0991. Email: [email protected]. www.chabadconejo.com; bit.ly/2PuMyXt

Disaster Distress Helpline: The 24-hour, seven-days a week line, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, offers confidential, multilingual counseling for those who are experiencing psychological distress as a result of natural or man-made disasters and incidents of mass violence. 800-985-5990. Also, by Text: TalkWithUs to 66746. disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

Fire Family Foundation: Financial aid to firefighters and their families due to disasters, illness and death. Donations: www.firefamilyfoundation.org

Gabi James Restaurant: Donations to benefit the Malibu Foundation through purchase of a glass or bottle of two wine choices from Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyard paired with Spanish dishes at dinner. Hours: 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Reservations. 1810 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. 310-540-4884. www.gabijamesla.com

Goldrich Kest: Fire victims may call regarding expedited access to apartments in the greater Los Angeles area. Application fees will be waived plus assistance with furniture rental companies. Call for details, 310-280-3079. View properties, goldrichkest.com/properties

Humane Society of Ventura County: Donations needed to help the society’s efforts providing shelter for displaced cats, dogs, horses and other animals. The shelter is located at 402 Bryant St., Ojai. 805-646-6505. hsvc.org

JQ International: Helpline for support and resources for LGBTQ+ Jews, their families and allies. 855-574-4577. Email: [email protected]

Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation: Accepting donations through the Noah’s Legacy Fund. 562-728-4610. lacountyanimals.org/way-to-give/disaster-relief

Los Angeles County Fire Department Foundation: Accepting donations. www.lacfdf.org

Los Angeles County’s information on the Woolsey Fire: Information on service centers, preparing for rain after the fire and other concerns. www.lacounty.gov/woolseyfire

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: Accepting monetary donations. supportlafd.orgtwitter.com/lafdfoundation

Los Angeles Rams: Select Rams players auction off their game-worn jerseys, against the Seattle Seahawks, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross Southern California Wildfire Relief, and also the Conejo Valley Victims Fund for victims of the Borderline victims in Thousand Oaks (check website, under jerseys and Los Angeles Rams, for days left to bid). The Los Angeles Rams train at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. bit.ly/2FhWdMj

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles Wildfire Fund: Donations: www.archla.org/fires

Salvation Army: The organization works with government agencies to provide food, personal necessities and shelter to victims and first responders. Donations: bit.ly/2ROyyEy

SelectaBed and the Tempflow Mattress Co.: For victims who have lost their home, the business is offering up to $1000-worth of bedding to each family. Also, a free pillow to first responders. 28505 Canwood St., Suite C, Agoura Hills. Call for details, 805-379-4300. www.selectabed.com

State Farm: Contact your agent to file a claim: 1-800-732-5246; statefarm.com

24 Hour Fitness: Club access to first responders and residents (regardless of membership status), through November 30 at 10 locations in Camarillo, Oxnard, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, West Hills and Woodland Hills. Check with the club before arrival to ensure hours of operation. www.24hourfitness.com

T-Mobile: For questions about your account: www.my.t-mobile.com; www.t-mobile.com/news/cal-wildfire

United Way: Accepting monetary donations for fire victims in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. unitedwayla.org

Ventura County Community Foundation: The foundation has set up the “Hill Fire/Woolsey Fire Sudden and Urgent Needs Effort Fund” to help those affected by the fires. The fund will help the immediate needs of community nonprofit organizations. For those in need of this assistance call Stephanie Bertsch-Merbach, 805-330-6667. Emergency information: www.vcemergency.com To donate: www.vccf.org