Support Wildfire Relief
Dear friend,
One year ago, the LA wildfires changed our city forever. Amid the devastation, our community came together to begin the first chapter of our region’s recovery. Today—in honor of our family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors who experienced unprecedented loss—I am asking you to continue supporting survivors on this journey.
With your support, LAFLA’s expert advocates and over 300 volunteers mobilized quickly to help wildfire survivors navigate the challenges of rebuilding. Together, we’ve:
- Opened 1,381 cases on disaster-related legal issues
- Educated 1,980 survivors on their legal rights and resources
- Held 6 major landlords accountable for exploiting wildfire victims
But recovery is far from over. Many survivors have still not found permanent housing. Others continue to face delayed or denied disaster relief, insurance claims, and unsafe or exploitative living conditions. Without the free legal help that LAFLA provides, too many people risk being left behind.
That’s why, in 2026, we’re expanding our work to support an equitable wildfire recovery. Our team is working with low-income survivors to safeguard disaster aid and government benefits; empower immigrants to overcome barriers to emergency resources; and help renters secure safe and stable housing.
Our work supports survivors like Valeria and Paul, a couple in their 70s whose studio apartment became toxic after the Eaton Fire. Valeria applied for emergency housing assistance—but when her landlord refused to allow FEMA to inspect the property, her application was denied.
Valeria kept trying to secure assistance for over 10 months while she and Paul stayed with a friend. Finally, with just one week left to appeal FEMA’s decision, she reached out to LAFLA. Our team sprang into action to meet the deadline—preserving her chance to receive relief. Now, we continue to stand with Valeria and Paul on their journey home.
One year ago, we made a promise to LA: that we would stand by survivors through the long journey to recovery. And with your help, we’re keeping that promise. Recovery takes time and resources—and it takes all of us. Please consider making a gift today to stand by Los Angeles for the long haul.
In solidarity,
Silvia R. Argueta
Executive Director
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
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Your Donation Helps
Your support enables LAFLA to provide access to justice to thousands of poor and low-income people who otherwise would have nowhere else to turn — when domestic violence endangers their health and safety, unscrupulous landlords threaten to turn them out of their homes, or bureaucratic error denies them access to medical care and supportive services.
Your contribution is tax-deductible and secure. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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