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Providing Support in Wake of Wildfires

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Join in Opportunities to Assist Those Impacted by Wildfires

Members of the LLS community are advancing efforts to help those impacted by wildfires:
  • The Loyola Anti-Racism Center (LARC) is helping families complete critical FEMA, insurance, loan, and other forms to help them recover from the Eaton Fire. Volunteers will meet at New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, 855 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103 between 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, through Friday, Jan. 17, when a group will also assist those impacted at Pasadena City College. Volunteers need not work a six-hour shift; any time is appreciated. Volunteers will be eligible for pro bono credit hours. A similar pop-up will be held from 1-5 p.m. Jan. 21-24, at Western and Adams. Interested parties should email Professor Eric. J. Miller, LARC co-director. More than 50 students showed up on Day One to volunteer, as covered by KABC-TV (please be aware that this news clip contains footage of the fires).
  • LLS students, faculty, and alumni are invited to attend a virtual training on FEMA practice (applications and appeals) and first-phase pro bono legal responses from 7-8 p.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 21. Dean Jeff Baker, director of the Community Justice Clinic at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law and a local expert in disaster response, will lead the session. RSVP for training>>
  • The Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Policy Initiative works to prevent trafficking that can occur in the wake of natural disasters, including the devastating wildfires in Southern California, that can increase the vulnerability of workers, including displacement and housing insecurity. The SJI compiles and maintains helpful resources to mitigate these impacts. Students intererested in helping should contact SJI Director Stephanie Richard.
Other relief initiatives include:
  • Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County is hosting a virtual training from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for volunteers seeking opportunities to support community members impacted by the wildfires. The session will cover common legal issues after a disaster including, housing, education, public benefits, consumer, family law, and health issues; FEMA and FEMA appeals; and how to help survivors and volunteer at a Disaster Recovery Center. MCLE is available. Register for this training, or register your interest in volunteering at a Disaster Recovery Center.
  • A statewide disaster relief pro bono portal allows interested volunteers to seek out and register for pro bono opportunities.  The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has created the Together for L.A. site as a resource for businesses impacted by the wildfires.
  • The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has created the Together for L.A. site as a resource for businesses impacted by the wildfires.

Support Impacted Community Members of the LLS Community

Help those in our community impacted by the fires by giving to the LLS Emergency Fund, Food Pantry, and more. The Law School Emergency Fund supports LMU Loyola Law School students facing unprecedented financial strain including food insecurity, work disruptions, housing instability, and other unanticipated expenses.

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