The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles’ Disaster Recovery and Resilience team works collaboratively with organizations serving people impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Recovery is complex and can be overwhelming, so this page gathers resources from trusted partners in one place.
Eligibility varies by program. If you are not sure where to start, email the Disaster Recovery and Resilience team and we will help connect you.
Resources for both fires
Seeds of Hope (opens in a new tab)
The food justice ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
Food distributions near you (opens in a new tab)
Find current Seeds of Hope food distribution locations.
Benefits and resource navigation (opens in a new tab)
Get help navigating CalFresh, WIC, Medicare, and other government assistance.
Money Management International (opens in a new tab)
Free disaster financial counseling, planning, and recovery budgeting for anyone in Los Angeles County affected by the fires. Help is available in more than 200 languages, 24 hours a day.
One Body, One Spirit Fire Relief Grants (opens in a new tab)
Grants of up to $3,000 are available to members of Episcopal congregations impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Pastoral and spiritual care
Email the Rev. Payton Hoegh, diocesan Disaster Recovery and Resilience Chaplain, at pwhoegh@ladiocese.org.
Eaton Fire
Eaton Fire resources
Eaton Fire Collaborative (opens in a new tab)
The long-term recovery group for the Eaton Fire coordinates trusted organizations, services, and disaster case managers who help survivors build and manage individual recovery plans.
Trusted community resources (opens in a new tab)
Browse the Eaton Fire Collaborative’s vetted partner organizations.
Wellness resources (opens in a new tab)
Find ongoing emotional health and wellness support.
Palisades Fire
Palisades Fire resources
Malibu Community Long-Term Recovery Group (opens in a new tab)
This long-term recovery partner coordinates recovery services for people impacted by the Palisades Fire. Care coordinators help survivors build recovery plans and navigate the process; support has no income floor or ceiling.
Disaster case management and care coordination (opens in a new tab)
Connect with individual care coordination for Palisades Fire recovery.