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Where can college students and employees get fire aid?

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As first responders work to put out the Palisades and Eaton fires, colleges across Greater L.A. have set up relief funds to provide support for students, faculty, and staff.

The funds will provide food, water, temporary housing, clothing, medical supplies, academic supplies, and other essential items.

ArtCenter

The college of design is in Pasadena, close to the Eaton Fire burn area.

Caltech

Caltech has set up the Caltech JPL Disaster Relief Fund to support students, faculty, and staff at the university and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Many of them live in Altadena, and more than 250 have lost their homes.

  • Give help: Donors can make one-time or recurring contributions at this website.

Cal State Northridge

CSUN has set up the MataCare Emergency Grant for students and the Matador Relief Fund for faculty and staff who’ve been impacted by the fires.

Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College has separate emergency funds for students and employees.

Los Angeles Community College District

LACCD includes Mission College, Pierce College, and Valley College.

  • Give help: LACCD has established the LA Strong: Disaster Response Fund.
  • Get help: If you’re a community member who’s been impacted, scroll to the bottom of the same webpage to request assistance. 

Otis College of Art and Design

Otis College of Art and Design has set up an emergency fund for students, faculty, and staff who have been affected by the fires.

Pasadena City College

PCC, which is near the Eaton Fire, has established a Community Relief Fund to assist colleagues and classmates.

Santa Monica College

SMC, near the Palisades Fire, has set up the Santa Monica Community College Disaster Support Fund.

UCLA

UCLA has compiled a resource directory for students that includes case management services for students with "academic concerns, financial crisis, health and well-being, relationship dynamics, or other stressors," and an economic crisis response team for students with acute financial issues. And the Communities Program Office (CPO) will distribute fresh produce next Thursday at the University Village Apartments.

FEMA will have a station at UCLA Research Park (the space formerly occupied by Westside Pavilion) to offer aid to evacuated residents who have lost their home, business, or vital records. The center will be fully operational starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 9 am to 8 p.m., seven days per week.

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University of Southern California

While USC's two largest campuses are not located near the wildfire areas, many students, staff, and faculty do live in the affected areas.

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If your campus has set up a new relief fund or volunteer opportunities, let us know.

Senior editor Ross Brenneman contributed to this story.

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