Community Support
Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the wildfires. Together, we can offer the safety of the Bruin Family and help light the way forward. We are here for the long haul, standing alongside everyone navigating this recovery.
We see you. We feel you. We are you.
As we negotiate these challenging times, let us draw strength from the core principles that define us as Bruins—resilience, kindness and the determination to uplift one another. The links and resources below have been curated by our Bruin community. If you are in need of support or have additional resources to offer, please let us know.
Curated lists of resources and ways to help
UCLA’s Newsroom has curated a list of ways you can find support and help those impacted by the wildfires. This resource list will remain updated as new information becomes available.
Mutual Aid LA is maintaining a list of available resources to support those in need and opportunities to help others.
KCRW has pulled together a list of resources for finding and offering help and will continue to cover emergency fire and wind conditions.
LAist has a tagged list of resources, shelters, evacuation centers and childcare resources.
Mental Health Resources and ways to support yourself and others from the LA County Department of Mental Health.
Links and tools to monitor fire activity
Monitor wildfire activity through CAL FIRE.
Watch Duty offers updated maps and evacuation orders.
Current wildfire information through 211LA.
Sign up to receive emergency communication alerts through the County of Los Angeles.
Fire Planner tool from CAL FIRE. Creating your ‘go bag’ in case of emergency.
Resources for those impacted
For those in our community who have been impacted, in addition to the resources available through UCLA, we have created a UCLA Evacuee Resources Inventory that provides information about housing resources, food distribution sites, clothing donations and more.
On Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. PT, the UCLA Alumni Association will host an informational webinar for small business owners to learn about resources, programs and initiatives that can be used to recover and rebuild from the fires. Click here for more details or to register. A recording of this webinar will be made available here afterwards.
Reduced rates for evacuees and those who have lost their homes are available at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, The Inn at UCLA and the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge. Please call 310-794-1600 to inquire about availability. Interested guests are asked to mention that their booking is due to a local wildfire evacuation or home loss and specify their desired location.
Disaster Recovery Centers are open.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Enter your address to find your local food pantry.
FEMA
- Applying for Assistance - Register online, call 1-800-621-3362 or use the FEMA app.
- Recovery Tips for California Wildfire Survivors
- Rumor: If I receive donations from a GoFundMe page or something similar, FEMA will not help me
Unemployment benefits
For those out of work due to the wildfires, the one week waiting period to collect unemployment has been waived.
Resources for Californians impacted by the Los Angeles fires from CA.gov.
Eaton Wildfire Resources provided by California State Senator Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (District 25).
United American Indian Involvement is providing a number of emergency services including a 24 hour hotline for emergency support: 213-924-9062
For small business owners, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) offers assistance through disaster loans
Wildfire resources from the California Department of Insurance. Information on insurance support workshops.
The UCLA Registrar's Office is waiving the replacement fee for Bruins who lost their diplomas in the L.A. wildfires. To request a replacement diploma, complete this form and email it to transcripts@registrar.ucla.edu. In your email submission, please be sure to indicate that the original was lost in the L.A. wildfires.
University Credit Union has opened up their headquarters as a temporary workspace for members in need.
Mental Health
- UCLA Mindful (UCLA Health’s Mindfulness Education Center) provides support through meditations and lectures designed to help navigate these difficult times.
- NAMI guide to disasters and mental health and resources for staying safe.
- Tips for coping with traumatic events and natural disasters from SAMHSA.
- Fire Disaster Resources for Health and Wellbeing from UCLA Semel Healthy Campus Initiative.
UCLA Town Halls
- UCLA Town Hall for UCLA Faculty & Staff (Recording)
- UCLA Town Hall for Parents & Families of Current UCLA Students (Recording)
- UCLA Town Hall for All Campus (Recording)
Opportunities to support
UCLA has partnered with FEMA to establish a Disaster Recovery Center at the UCLA Research Park (formerly Westside Pavilion Mall) and we're looking for volunteers who can share and provide information with kindness, respect and compassion to individuals seeking assistance. No FEMA expertise is required as FEMA staff will handle specialized inquiries. Volunteers are needed for one-hour shifts from Saturday, Jan. 18 through Friday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. PT to assist at a UCLA table alongside two additional volunteers. To volunteer, complete this form with the dates/times you are available to volunteer.
Give to the Bruin Wildfire Relief funds to UCLA students and/or staff who have been directly impacted by the fires.
A centralized list of GoFundMe options for Bruins impacted by the fires.
View opportunities to get involved and support those in need through the UCLA Volunteer Center
Join UCLA Health in supporting the American Red Cross to help people affected by disasters like the wildfires.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has curated a list of resources and opportunities to support those in need.
LA Works has curated a list of volunteer opportunities to help those impacted by the LA wildfires.
Support from your UCLA community
Last updated: May 13, 2025
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