Serve LA

Message from Susie FIKSE (DIRECTOR OF HOPE FOR SAN DIEGO)

Good morning,

In response to a few requests, I've compiled some ideas for your congregations to respond to the LA fires and tremendous need for immediate relief. Right now, there are no volunteer needs and cash donations are most critical to keep the infrastructure of relief efforts funded. Thanks for considering! 

Susie

Hope for San Diego will be assisting Love Does in their relief efforts next week as needed. Your donations will purchase requested items such as water, towels, blankets, hygiene products for those displaced by the Easton and Palisades Fires. Cash donations are most helpful. 

The LB Church Collective is working with Christ Church Sierra Madre, a church where 12 families lost their homes on Tuesday night. Additionally, Christ Church has a demonstrated long-term commitment to serving their community. Cash donations are most helpful.

If you have contacts in LA that want to drop off physical donations, the items on the following list can be dropped off Monday-Friday (starting 1/13) 9 am - noon at Parkcrest Church (3936 Woodruff Ave., Long Beach, 90808)

Christ Church Sierra Madre Donations List

•  Clothing (all ages, sizes, men, women, toddlers and infants)

•  Undergarments (new only; all ages, sizes, men, women, toddlers)

•  Kitchenware (bowls, pots and pans, plates, cutlery, etc.)

•  Tennis shoes (men, women, kids)

•  Pillows + pillow cases

•  Blankets

The LA Dream Center is serving as an emergency evacuation shelter. They are in need of cash donations to provide meals, etc. Physical donations can be dropped off at 2301 Bellevue Ave, LA 90026. Please only bring items listed (no clothing).

• New socks and underwear

• New bed sheets, blankets

• New towels

• Toilet paper, paper towels

• Air purifiers

• Canned goods

• Toiletries

• Non-perishables