As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, our hearts are with our friends and colleagues there. At the Design Leadership Network, we believe in the power of collective action, and we, along with the greater design community, are standing ready to support however we can. To start, we’re aggregating resources and opportunities to support those impacted as the fires continue, with the understanding that these needs will evolve as the long process of rebuilding begins. Below, you’ll find links for immediate support and assistance. Know of one we should add? Let us know. For those impacted, we stand with you, and will continue to do so.
Resources for Those Impacted
Geddes Ulinskas Architects
DLN Member Geddes Ulinskas and his firm compiled a list of essential resources and information to assist homeowners.
May Sung
DLN Member May Sung is compiling all the information related to the rebuilding process and sharing it on her regularly updated blog.
Airbnb
Airbnb is offering temporary housing to people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Red Cross Shelters
The Red Cross is providing shelter and support for those currently impacted with an emergency shelter in Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, 90025) for people as well as their domestic family pets.
Lucas Studio, Inc
DLN Member Joe Lucas and his team will assist clients with furnishing a temporary rental, designing a newly purchased home, or embarking on the longer process of rebuilding and designing a new home from the ground up. They will collaborate with clients to assemble a team of the right architect, builder, and landscape professionals to create the perfect home for their family.
Sarah Robertson
DLN Member Sarah Robertson is offering 45 minute kitchen design consultations.
Email membership@designleadershipnetwork.org and we’ll connect you with Sarah.
Andrea Schumacher
DLN Member Andrea Schumacher is generously offering her Denver home to those in need during January and February, as well as her Santa Barbara home from March 8–15.
Email membership@designleadershipnetwork.org and we’ll connect you with Andrea.
Studio Life/Style
DLN Members Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl are offering use of their office in Brentwood, California, to anyone in need—including access to desk space, conference rooms, samples, printers, office supplies, and more.
Email membership@designleadershipnetwork.org and we’ll connect you with Shannon and Brittany.
Ròhme Architects
Ròhme Architects is offering free support for fire-affected homes and businesses in Los Angeles.
Jen Samson Design
DLN Member Jen Samson is offering one hour gratis consultations, whenever those in need are ready.
The Expert
Several of our members are part of The Expert, which is launching a Rebuild Hotline offering free one-hour video calls with interior designers to those who have lost their homes.
Ways You Can Help
LA Can DO
LA CAN DO’s Soft Landing is a relief effort organized by a collective of design industry leaders with a mission to provide essential furnishings and home goods for displaced families so they may recover with comfort, warmth, and dignity.
Studio Michael Hilal
Michael Hilal and his team are is partnering with California Home & Design magazine, Make It Home Bay Area, Adam Hunter’s LACANDO, and House of Honey’s Soft Landing Project to provide donations of essential furnishings.
Kohler
Kohler is running a relief matching campaign to benefit World Central Kitchen and the California Fire Foundation.
House of Honey
DLN Member Tamara Honey of House of Honey is collecting and distributing donations—including clothing, jackets, shoes, new toiletries, undergarments, socks, blankets, and gift cards for food or supplies—at her South Pasadena office.
Adam Hunter
Adam Hunter is calling on designers and friends to donate furniture, decor, homeware, and household linens.
GoFundMe
GoFundMe started a fund to provide direct relief to people in need after a wildfire.
Danielle Moss
The Los Angeles Fire Department
The LAFD Foundation is actively seeking funds to equip LAFD members battling wildfires with necessary tools and supplies.
Mutual Aid LA Network
This small volunteer team connects people to resources to mutual aid projects.
LA Regional Food Bank
The LA Regional Food Bank mobilizes resources to fight hunger in LA County.
Baby2Baby
Baby2Baby provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing, and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.
California Fire Foundation
The California Fire Foundation provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect.
Canine Rescue Club
The Canine Rescue Club is looking for volunteers to offer temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the fires.
Lagartijas Climbing Crú
The Lagartijas Climbing Crú, a local BIPOC climbing club, has created a Google spreadsheet to connect fire victims with people who want to donate gear and dehydrated meals.
World Central Kitchen
WCK’s Relief Team is supporting first responders and families impacted by wildfires and working with restaurant and food truck partners to provide comforting meals.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Habitat for Humanity will assist in rebuilding homes for those affected by wildfires.
Wildfire Protection Guidance
Chubb
Chubb has outlined five effective ways to enhance your home’s wildfire resistance.
Chubb
Discover essential tips for safeguarding your art and valuables from wildfire damage below.