Supporting Our Los Angeles Community Impacted by the Fires
As we embrace the communal power of storytelling at this year’s Festival, our thoughts are with those affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The losses that so many are experiencing are hard to fathom and deeply emotional. We’re moved by the strength of the Los Angeles community amidst the devastating loss.
Many in the Sundance community have been impacted. Here are some ways to help those in need and the first responders who jumped into action.
DONATE
To help our community recover, please consider making a donation to help support impacted artists and members of the entertainment community as well as the firefighters by donating to:
Entertainment Community Fund – Disaster Emergency Financial Assistance
A national human services organization for entertainment and performing arts professionals. Offering financial support for those who have a loss of their home, damage to their home, or have experienced an extended mandatory evacuation.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Emergency Wildfire Fund
The LAFD Foundation supports the LAFD in protecting life, property, and the environment by providing essential equipment, and trainings to supplement city resources.
Direct Fundraising for Sundance Community Members
Members of the Sundance community, from artists to industry to volunteers, have been directly impacted by this disaster and need support and help to rebuild following the LA wildfires. Please support their fundraising efforts if you can. All questions should be directed to the individual campaign organizers.
MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Provides referrals for mental health counseling, grieving, coping, resources, crisis intervention and triage.
Mental Health Resources for LA County
LA-area Resource Guides & Hotlines offering disaster mental health resources and additional resources
California HOPE Crisis Support
Free mental health support for individuals affected by the wildfires.
Includes the Warm Line, a 24/7 peer-run crisis hotline offering free, confidential emotional support to Californians, including those affected by the Los Angeles fires. Call: 833-317-4673
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Offers free mental health support for individuals affected by the wildfires.
Therapists offering pro bono therapy for those impacted in the wildfires
CLOTHING
If you are traveling to the Festival and without warm clothes upon arrival in Park City:
Christian Center of Park City (CCPC) will have coats, boots, gloves, hats, and more in all sizes free of charge for visiting Sundance volunteers and artists at their Community Thrift Store.
For more information:
- Visit: 1283 Deer Valley Dr, Park City, UT 84060
- Call: 435-649-2260
- Email: admin@ccofpc.org
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
Many organizations have created meaningful lists of resources available to those impacted in the wildfire, here a couple:
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network
The MALAN team is maintaining a list of resources available to those affected by the fires in the Google Sheet here and will update it with new resources or calls for volunteers & donations.
National Coalition for Arts Preparedness & Emergency Response
A regularly updated list of the latest news and access resources related to arts emergencies, preparedness, and response.
Red Cross Support for Families Impacted by Fires
Support information for those impacted.
