FIRE RELIEF RESOURCES
The recent fires have brought immense hardship to our community. As we navigate this difficult time, please know that Chabad of the Pasadena stands with you. We are here to offer support, comfort, and assistance in any way possible.
Please reach out to us if you need anything at all.
Rabbi Chaim Hanoka - (626) 818-4576
Chani Hanoka - (626) 818-4573
Rabbi Laibel Hanoka - (626) 394-1428
Menucha Hanoka (608) 622-6259
Rabbi Zushi Rivkin (626) 788-3343
Gitty Rivkin (626) 372-3221
This page will be updated as we become aware of new resources.
Helpful Links to resources:
Housing:
- For Immediate Shelter Locations Text “SHELTER” to 43362 and enter your zip code for more information.
- California Department of Housing and Community Development provides disaster housing assistance.
Website: hcd.ca.gov
- American Red Cross
May provide hotel vouchers in cases where shelters are unavailable or unsuitable. Contact their local office for details.
Website: redcross.org
Phone: 1-800-733-2767
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Offers temporary housing assistance and hotel vouchers through their General Relief or CalWORKs programs.
Website: dpss.lacounty.gov
Phone: 1-866-613-3777
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) May provide hotel vouchers or reimbursement for lodging if you qualify for disaster assistance.
Website: fema.gov
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Spiritual Resources:
- Reach out to the staff at Chabad to connect you with a Chabad representative near you to put on Tefillin.
Emotional support:
- Chai Lifeline Counseling Line: 310-274-6331
Central office Chai Lifeline Crises Line: 1-855-3-crisis
Email: [email protected]
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-guidelines-helping-children-impacted-wildfires
- Cal Hope provides free, confidential emotional support for all Californians.
Website: www.calhope.org
- Disaster Distress Helpline:
Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
Medical Support:
- Free Non-Emergency Virtual Care (Teladoc)
Free, 24/7 virtual medical appointments for non-emergency illnesses. Additionally, those who may need help with authorization for non-narcotic drugs can also get assistance. The free services are for first responders, Southern California residents and anyone else who may be affected by the fires.
Call 1-855-225-5032.
Jewish Services:
- Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA)
Website: jfla.org
Phone: 323.761.8830
Interest-free loans for emergency expenses
- Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Website: jewishla.org
Phone: 323.761.8000
- Financial assistance, emergency grants, Support for housing or hotel stays for displaced families.
- Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA)
Website: jfsla.org
Phone: 323.761.8800
Financial and Insurance aid:
- Insurance Claims Assistance: insurance.ca.gov
- FEMA: 1-800-621-3362, DisasterAssistance.gov
(Note your FEMA claim is essentially “on hold” until you get a letter from your insurance)
- SBA loans, available to individuals and businesses:
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): Helps individuals who lost jobs due to the fires.
Website: edd.ca.gov
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Aides with legal issues arising from disasters, including housing and insurance claims.
Website: lafla.org
- California Wildfire Recovery Resources: Guides for recovery and rebuilding.
Website: wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov