In response to the catastrophic January 2025 fires, the Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation established an Emergency Relief Fund. This initiative aims to deliver critical support to impacted families and employees.

While the extent of the impact is still in flux, donations to
the LAEF Emergency Relief Fund will:

• Create direct cash assistance and support to families and employees affected by the wildfires, particularly those that are facing financial need;

• Currently, the Employee Relief Fund will, subject to availability of sufficient funding, provide a one-time $500 award to any current District employee or teacher displaced from their home by the wildfires and is in need of immediate financial assistance, and based on the qualifications.

• Support teachers and in-class resources for students at impacted schools, ensuring continuity of learning to the greatest extent possible;

• Provide flexible assistance for mental health support, reestablishment of affected classrooms, and other immediate and long-term needs that support students, families and teachers.