$1.2 million in grants awarded to support Los Angeles fire recovery

July 2025 marks six months since wildfires devastated communities across greater Los Angeles. In the wake of the tragedy, there has been an incredible outpouring of support and effort. However, many people in the area still face challenges and full recovery for the region is still years away. Affected communities continue to take stock of unmet needs, celebrate recovery milestones and monitor the risk of new fires.

CDP is proud to announce the first round of grants for Los Angeles wildfire recovery from our California Wildfire Recovery Fund. We awarded $1.2 million in recovery funding through six grants to organizations working tirelessly to support those impacted by the January 2025 fires in the greater Los Angeles area. We are grateful to the generous donors who contributed to this fund and who share our vision for equitable, long-term recovery for the region.

This round of grants supports survivor needs, including mental and social wellness, housing restoration, and direct client assistance. Funds also support resource coordination and access to information, expertise and advocacy. These grantee partners are the heart of equitable recovery and will have a direct and significant impact on rebuilding.

• Brotherhood Crusade received $150,000 to provide trauma-informed mental health and support services to youth impacted by the 2025 Eaton Fire. The program offers culturally competent care, mentoring and workforce development to promote healing and long-term recovery.
• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, San Gabriel Region received $100,000 to support recovery coordination following the 2025 Eaton Fire. A full-time recovery coordinator will provide trauma-informed outreach, case navigation and resource distribution to underserved survivors. The project will include wellness events and peer-led emotional support groups to address long-term recovery needs.
• CORE received $250,000 to support survivors of the 2025 wildfire season in the greater Los Angeles area. Through their Wildfire Recovery Resource Center, CORE will provide rebuilding grants, technical assistance and recovery navigation for low-income and underserved households. The center will offer services that promote equitable, resilient recovery through community outreach, fire-safe construction education and strategic partnerships.
• Hope Crisis Response Network received $401,200 to hire construction managers to repair and rebuild homes for uninsured and underinsured survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire. Through supervised volunteer labor and disaster case management, Hope Crisis Response Network will assist households—especially low-income families and older adults—in safely returning home and rebuilding stability.
• Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) received $400,000, with $100,000 designated for California, to support the deployment of volunteer information technology specialists to provide, install and maintain wireless access points to low-access and low-capacity communities impacted by Atlantic hurricanes, California wildfires, and other disasters in California, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Outcomes will include more connectivity for first responders and communities, enabling them to resume normal “online life,” including banking, work, school and recovery navigation. This grant was co-funded with CDP’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund and Disaster Recovery Fund.
• Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders (PACTL) received $200,000 to provide recovery support to households impacted by the 2025 Eaton Fire. Funding will allow PACTL to offer vital services like food assistance, job support, community workshops and leadership development opportunities. Families will participate in Parent and Youth Cafés, receive training in civic engagement, and gain access to tools that help them rebuild their homes and livelihoods. This project focuses on meeting urgent needs while helping residents strengthen their long-term resilience and advocate for their communities.

CDP continues to connect and collaborate with other funders and stakeholders in the L.A. area, working to identify unmet needs and collectively invest in equitable recovery. We are also listening to and learning from community-based organizations and leaders to understand how and when to deploy additional funds.

We look forward to continuing to provide funding to support equitable recovery throughout California from previous and ongoing disasters and to help Californians build community resilience to prepare for what’s to come.