Los Angeles County Education Wildfire Recovery Fund @GLAEF
The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF) and the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) have established a dedicated fund to direct vital resources to students, families, and educators that have been most affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County.
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The Los Angeles County Education Wildfire Recovery Fund @GLAEF supports critical recovery and rebuilding efforts while complementing local strategies, leveraging aligned resources, and addressing the most urgent needs facing our communities.
Funds are used to support strategies including:
Basic Needs Relief
Cash assistance to address the urgent needs of students, families, and staff.
Mental Health Support
Expanded access to EASE mental health services, providing counseling and wellness support to school staff.
Support for Educators
Targeted grants for educators and school staff for innovative projects addressing recovery.
Enrichment and Out-of-School Time Activities
Support for out-of-school time and enrichment programming, ensuring students continue to have access to structured, engaging learning environments.
Technology Replacement
Replacement of technology lost in the fires for students and educators.
Community Rebuilding
Support for community-building efforts to strengthen school culture and acknowledge the resilience of school teams.
Looking ahead, GLAEF remains committed to supporting school communities through long-term recovery planning across the region. The fund will remain a critical bridge to recovery, ensuring educational equity and community resilience in the face of crisis.
Resources
Educator Grant Program
Summer and Out-of-School Time Provider Inquiry Form
Easton Fire Collaborative
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Our Impact
$6,000,000
raised for wildfire recovery across Los Angeles County
$500,000
invested to restore classrooms and lost facilities
$2,000,000
invested in educational technology
$168,000
in grants awarded to rebuild 17 youth programs and organizations
1,000+
impacted families and educators provided direct emergency relief
$45,000
awarded for more than 3,200 fire-impacted school staff to receive mental health support
*As of November 2025
Get Invloved
All Fund resources will support regional recovery efforts and those displaced or impacted by the fires. Thank you for your support as we collaborate with regional partners to ensure a robust and efficient rebuilding process.
Give By Check
Please make the check payable to the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, and mail to:
Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation
9300 Imperial Highway, PC 101
Downey, CA 90242