Thank you for all your efforts in attempting to assist Wildfire Victims.
We have gotten several requests for information on how to volunteer to help beyond financial donations. While the sources we will provide have not all been vetted, here is a list of resources for you to share.
Two quick notes:
i. Item Donation Locations with a list of needed items:
Resources for Helping:
Having said that, please consider promoting the donations of funds. These funds can be offered to numerous organizations already on the ground and have the means, experience, and structure to get items needed directly to affect areas and people. As per earlier email, all parishes are asked to take up Second Collections at all Masses the weekends in January. The Second Collection funds collected can be sent to the:
Office of the Chancellor at the Archdiocesan Catholic Center,
3424 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010.
For questions related to the fund please contact Sister Anncarla Costello, Chancellor, at (213) 637-7460 or via email at [email protected].
Additionally, Promote donations to these funds: Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Fire Department Wildfire Relief -Wildfire Donations: Your Generosity is Inspiring | Los Angeles Fire Department
Wildfire Volunteer Opportunities- Please note that since many volunteers have turned their actions toward Wildfire assistance, all other volunteer opportunities are stretched thin. If people call asking to volunteer, you can send them here:
Volunteer - LA County Volunteer - LA County
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Los Angeles Home - St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles
Red Cross - Help After Los Angeles Wildfires | Red Cross
Volunteer LA- Lets Volunteer LA
Animal Care – Contact a local Animal Shelter- and : Become a Volunteer - Animal Care and Control
Need of Assistance?
Emergency Contact Information
God's peace!
Dcn. Ray Emnace
Regional Assistant to Bishop Albert M. Bahhuth
office (818) 361-6009
mobile (213) 794-2025
email [email protected]
San Fernando Pastoral Region
15101 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345