tangible ways to help LA
resources for those affected by the fires + relevant poetry/music
hi friends,
i don’t need to recap the devastating events affecting Los Angeles and the surrounding regions, but i often feel hopeless about how to help during these times of crisis. in addition to donating your money + time, here is a list of resources to continue to support the community.
this is by no means an exhaustive list; if there is anything on here that is not actually helping those affected, please let me know, and i will remove it.
For those immediately needing resources
A list of free and discounted resources for those affected
Veterinary help for those affected by the fires (from Chewy)
Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery (Restoring Normalcy For The Teenage Victims of the #EatonCanyonFire)
Mutual Aid LA (a master list of resources + volunteer needs)
Somatic support session for those impacted by the fires
Pro-bono therapy for those affected by the wildfires
For those who want to help
Donate or volunteer to the LA Food Bank
Resource list from the American Guild of Musical Artists
Meals for first responders (monetary donations towards meals)
Support incarcerated folks affected by the fires (and other abolition efforts)
GoFund Me directory for Black families displaced by the wildfires
poem of the week
song of the week
Hands Held High by Linkin Park
all the love, all the warmth, all the light,
housekeeping:
icymi: i made a doc full of book recommendations for people who want to read more poetry but don’t know where to start!
don’t forget to complete your one click today to support aid efforts in Palestine
unfold: poetry + prose, is available on amazon, bookshop, indigo, b&n, or wherever you get books <3
you can still buy paper girl from amazon, barnes & noble, indigo, or your local indie.
i love you. and i see you. and i am so glad you're here.
who i am: a writer, a lover, and a very Black + queer person. i love deeply, forget rarely, and spend most of my time cuddling with my dog, my cat, and my partner.
who i'm not: a therapist, mental health professional, or emergency service. i love hearing the stories of your experiences, but please don't send explicit or triggering details of your story without my prior consent.Â
if you're in crisis, please call 911 or use any of the following resources:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:Â 988
National Domestic Violence Hotline:Â 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Crisis Text Line:Â Text HELP to 741741
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends):Â 1-800-DONT-CUT (366-8288)
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention:Â 1-800-931-2237
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
thank you for compiling this list!!