The Y is pleased to offer free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. We have limited spaces available.

• ALL YMCA locations are offering childcare for children of first responders, essential workers and children of families who were displaced, evacuated or lost property, or who cannot attend school because their school has closed for the day.
• This program is being offered at no-cost.
• Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months old to attend the program and must be in grades TK-8th.
• Space is limited. Contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org to learn more and sign up.

All operating Y’s have open their doors for teens ages 12-18* years old. For more information, call or stop by your local YMCA center.

If you do not have a teen membership with the LA Y, please have your parent or legal guardian complete and submit our online waiver.

• ALL YMCA centers are offering showers, wifi, food, water, and essential items
• Our parking lots can serve as staging areas for emergency vehicles and safe spaces for community members to park
• Our gym spaces are serving as donation sorting/storage areas

• ALL non-affected locations are opening their doors with free day passes
  • Creating welcoming spaces for:
    • Families needing a safe haven
    • Community members seeking connection
    • Those requiring basic necessities (charging phones, fresh water, etc.)
    • Anyone needing mental health support or resource guidance
• Our licensed social workers are ready to provide immediate support to youth and families and help connect them to resources bit.ly/FireSupportLA

Last updated Monday, January 13, 2025

• Santa Anita YMCA
• Westchester YMCA
• Pasadena Sierra Madre YMCA
• South Pasadena San Marino YMCA
• West Valley YMCA
• East Valley YMCA
• Anderson Munger Family YMCA
• Koreatown YMCA
• Mid Valley YMCA
• Collins and Katz YMCA
• Culver Palms YMCA
• Antelope Valley YMCA

Donate to the Community Impact Fund.

Financial contributions allow us to replenish essential supplies like clothing, pantry items, and hygiene kits while supporting long-term recovery efforts.

DONATE NOW

Help us sort and distribute supplies, support families directly, or assist in our programs for youth and adults. Your time can bring comfort and hope.   Call or stop by your local YMCA center or email volunteer@ymcaLA.org to learn more.

ALL YMCA's are accepting donations.

AREAS OF GREATEST NEED:

• Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA
• Santa Anita Family YMCA

ITEMS MOST IN NEED:

• Reusable bags/grocery bags 
• Luggage (new or gently used) 
• Gloves - winter, working 
• Sleeping equipment (sleeping bags, mats, blankets, pillows, air mattresses) 
• Air purifiers 
• Heaters 
• Dietary restricted-friendly food (Diabetic, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) 
• Instant coffee 
• Powder creamer 
• Baby formula 
• Peanut butter/jelly supplies - non-peanut butter as well 
• Cereal 

LARGE-QUANTITY DONATIONS

• For large-quantity donations, contact Inkinddonations@ymcaLA.org to confirm specific guidelines and pickup or drop-off procedures. 
• Due to an overwhelming number of inquiries to inkinddonations@ymcaLA.org, our team is working diligently to respond to all messages in the order they are received. We are committed to replying within 48 hours. We appreciate your patience as we work together to support those impacted by the wildfires. 

• To learn how to support your community now, contact MarioValenzuela@ymcaLA.org.
• For in-kind donations such as food, clothing, or supplies, direct inquiries to InKindDonations@ymcaLA.org.
• For monetary donations, contact CelinaSantiago@ymcaLA.org.
• For volunteer opportunities, contact volunteer@ymcaLA.org.
• Media & Press, contact ChristinaBragg@ymcaLA.org.
• If you are looking to give to rebuild the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, click here.

Please CLICK HERE or see the attached for all centers offering services that need volunteers. The centers are listed by region so hopefully you are able to find one that’s close to you.  Please call the Welcome Center and ask for the most current volunteer opportunities and needs.

• Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA | 2900 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles | 323 260 7005
  • Food Distribution | Monday’s & Wednesday’s | 9:00AM - 11:00AM
• Anderson Munger Family YMCA | 4301 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles | 213 427 9622
  • Food Distribution | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month | 9:00AM
• Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center | 9900 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles | 310 754 3191
  • Food Distribution | Tuesday’s | 9:30AM - 11:30AM
• Crenshaw Family YMCA | 3820 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles | 323 292 9195
  • Food Distribution | Tuesday’s | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
• West Valley Family YMCA | 18810 Vanowen Street, Reseda | 818 774 2840
  • Food Distribution | Wednesday’s | 10:00AM
• Mid Valley Family YMCA | 6901 Lennox Avenue, Van Nuys | 818 989 3800
  • Food Distribution | Thursday’s | 10:00AM
• Collins & Katz Family YMCA | 1466 S Westgate Avenue, Los Angeles | 310 477 1511
  • Food Distribution | Thursday’s | 10:00AM
• Culver-Palms Family YMCA | 4500 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City | 310 390 3604
  • Food Distribution | Thursday’s | 9:00AM - 11:00AM

We are currently partnering with the American Red Cross. The best way to volunteer with them is to give blood or sign up to become a disaster volunteer at Redcross.org.