Supporting Veterans Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires
January 16, 2025
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have left many families grappling with significant loss and uncertainty. Soldiers’ Angels is working directly with the Los Angeles VA and local military units to provide critical support to Veterans, Service Members, and their families who have been directly impacted by this disaster.
Helping Veteran Families in Crisis
The Los Angeles VA is actively assisting Veteran families who have lost everything in the fires. Additionally, they are supporting those who have been displaced and forced to evacuate. Soldiers’ Angels is stepping in to provide essential items and support to these families during this incredibly difficult time. At the time of writing, the fires remain uncontained, and the already immense need for support is expected to grow significantly in the coming days and weeks.
Supporting Active Duty Service Members and National Guard
In addition to aiding Veterans impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, Soldiers’ Angels is collaborating with local active-duty units to ensure that Service Members and their families affected by the wildfires receive the assistance they need.
Furthermore, thousands of National Guard and Reserve Service Members have been activated to assist in disaster relief efforts, with more expected to join in the coming weeks. Soldiers’ Angels is committed to supporting these brave individuals as they work tirelessly to protect and rebuild affected communities.
How You Can Help
The fastest way to make an impact is by making a cash donation to Soldiers’ Angels. Cash donations enable us to provide immediate support, including:
- Grocery gift cards
- Food and hygiene items
- Urgently needed supplies ordered directly from Amazon or local vendors
Donate cash here to help us respond quickly and effectively.
Donate Items
If you prefer to donate specific items to support those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, we have created an Amazon registry of critically needed items. When you purchase items from this registry, we will ship them to our warehouse in San Antonio, palletize them, and send them directly to the Los Angeles VA or military installations in the area.
For those in the San Antonio area, you can shop locally and drop off items at our office:
2895 NE Loop 410, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX
Urgently Needed Items
Your donations of the following items will go a long way in helping Veterans, Service Members, and their families rebuild and recover:
- Cots
- Air mattresses
- Air mattresses and covers
- Bedding (pillows, pillowcases, sheets)
- Sleeping bags
- Lanterns
- Clothing: sweatpants, jackets, athletic shorts, scarves, beanies, underwear (men and women)
- House slippers and flip-flops
- Pet food
- Women’s and children’s essentials: diapers, formula
- Blankets
Pictured above: Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Pagan, 163rd Attack Wing. Captain Callie Hewitt, a Public Affairs Officer assigned to March Air Reserve Base, documents fire suppression efforts against the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2025.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
With your help, we are delivering much-needed relief to those who have given so much for our country. When you make a monetary donation or contribute items from the registry, you create a tangible difference.
Thank you for standing with Soldiers’ Angels as we support Veterans, Service Members, and their families during this critical time.
Stay connected for updates on our relief efforts for the Los Angeles wildfires and other ways you can help by joining the conversation in our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAcLaQq7p/
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