Since January 7, the LA fires, with major wildfires like the Palisades and Eaton fires, have wreaked havoc across neighborhoods and communities, leaving thousands of families displaced. Homes and properties have either completely burned down or been deemed unlivable. While the majority of the areas in-range have been evacuated, the entire county struggles with poor air quality.
The devastation and grief these wildfires have caused communities is profound. Yet, in the face of tragedy and despair, Los Angeles proves that it is a city built on resilience, with its patrons coming together to help one another, either by opening up their homes for evacuees, donating goods, or volunteering at relief centers.
LA Fire Response Efforts
Several response efforts have taken place across the city and state of California: emergency shelters, food and supply drives, even veterinarian aid for pets and animals. Countless organizations and companies have stepped up to provide relief for the people of Los Angeles as they navigate this challenging time.
Groups and brands like The Altadena Girls and Rhode are addressing the unique needs of young girls, women, mothers, and caregivers by providing self-care products, and donating a percentage of sales to relief funds for childcare and long-term parenting support.
Among these humanitarian efforts exclusively for women, mothers, and children impacted by the LA fires is Save the Storks and For Every Woman.
Save the Storks Partners with For Every Woman, Providing Help and Hope
Save the Storks, in collaboration with For Every Woman, is offering life-changing resources to moms and women who are pregnant. The For Every Woman website is actively meeting mothers through the 27/7 Live Nurse Chat, where women can get answers to health-related questions, referrals to local shelters and temporary housing, food pantries and meal programs, and prescription assistance. Additionally, on ground, the For Every Woman Mobile Medical Clinic served moms and children at the Santa Anita Park (racetrack) this past week providing emergency supplies such as formula, diapers, wipes, and other essentials, as well as access to maternal and child healthcare.
With the help of our partners: Orange County Rescue Mission, Mariners Church, and Horizon Pregnancy Clinic, Save the Storks and For Every Woman have been able to assist thousands of mothers and children who have been affected by the LA fires or are simply in need of these resources.
Relief Efforts in Florida and North Carolina
This is not the first time that Save the Storks has provided relief efforts for communities impacted by natural disasters. Last year, we came alongside mothers in Florida and North Carolina during Hurricanes Helene and Milton––which caused significant calamity across the states––by providing essentials, healthcare, and emotional support.
Through our partnership with Infinite Worth, we were also able to provide 24/7 support online to women in need who could access our chat at any moment and find resources and locations where they would be given immediate assistance and shelter.
Los Angeles’ Moms And Children Need You
Save the Storks x For Every Woman has made incredible progress in supporting mothers and children impacted by the LA fires, but the journey is far from over. Imagine the magnitude of losing your home or being mandated to evacuate––leaving everything you own behind––and trying to stay strong for your children who rely on you. The weight of this situation is beyond bearable, and out of all those who have been affected by this ongoing crisis, mothers and children are the most vulnerable.
In times like this, it really does take a loving community to reach out and hold a mother and her children up. We are so thankful to those who have joined our relief efforts by donating or volunteering. If you know someone in need, please let them know that we are here, and we are not going anywhere.
If you would like to contribute but are not within the Los Angeles area, you can support our efforts with a financial donation by noting “For Every Woman/Los Angeles” so we can continue to provide essential supplies, healthcare, and support to moms and young children in need.
Click here for more information on the resources we’re providing and how to get involved. Help us spread the word and share this post with others who may need help or want to make a difference. Let’s continue to pray for restoration, recovery, and healing for Los Angeles.
