Community Resources for Fire Impacted and Evacuated Families
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Asalaamu Alaykum & Greetings of Peace,
The safety and well-being of our community remain our highest priority. We encourage everyone to stay informed, follow evacuation orders if needed, and keep those impacted by the fires in your prayers. To support you during this challenging time, we have compiled a list of community resources to provide assistance.
Please see the sections below for more details and information.
Email Contents:
- All in One Resource Site
- Phone Apps
- ICSC Food Pantry
- LAUSD Updates
- SoCal Muslim Mental Health Collaborative
All in One Resource Site
211LA
This is a 24/7 resource and referral service connecting Los Angeles County residents to essential services like housing, food, healthcare, mental health support, and crisis assistance. With multilingual support and an extensive database of local programs, 211 LA ensures individuals and families can access the help they need quickly and efficiently. [Learn More]
For immediate assistance or additional support, dial 2-1-1. Please take all evacuation orders seriously, follow local guidance, and stay safe during this challenging time. 211 LA is here to support you every step of the way.
Phone Apps
Watch Duty App
Watch Duty is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-government organization focused on disseminating public safety information in real-time from verified sources. The service is powered by real people active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders (not crowdsourced) who diligently monitor radio scanners and collaborate around the clock to bring you up-to-the-minute life saving information. [Learn More]
AirNow
AirNow is an app that highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views. AirNows interactive map even lets you zoom out to get the big picture or drill down to see data for a single air quality monitor. AirNows Fire and Smoke map, a collaborative project with the US Forest Service.
[Learn More]
Food Pantry
Saturday- January 11th, 2025
ICSC Food Pantry
11:00 AM | ICSC Parking Lot
434 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles Ca 90020
Our food pantry service will be open to the public, distribution begins at 11:00 AM.
LAUSD Updates
LAUSD
For school district updates visit the main LAUSD webpage. [Click Here]
For additional support, parents can contact the districts family hotline at (213) 443-1300. The school system also will have mental health support available through a Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at (213) 241-3840, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
SoCal Muslim Mental Health Collaborative
In light of the recent fires impacting Southern California, we, as mental health professionals within the Muslim community working with Shura Council, would like to extend our support to those who may be struggling with the emotional and psychological effects of this crisis. We recognize that experiencing natural disasters such as these can lead to significant stress, trauma, and grief. A group of Muslim mental health professionals is here to provide counseling services for individuals, families, and community members who need assistance during this challenging time. During this crisis we are offering 6-12 sessions of free therapy services.
Sameeha Alkamalee Jabbar
[email protected]
Nacera Bendelhoum
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Wali Abdul Hanifzai
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Deana Helmy
[email protected]
Mubeena Mirza
[email protected]
We are an independent organization whose primary goal is the development of a vibrant American Muslim identity through spiritual, educational, and recreational activities.
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