RELIEF, REBUILD, RENEW

It’s Bigger Than Us LA provides disaster relief, recovery, and resilience by mobilizing resources, connecting survivors to essential services, and fostering long-term community support.

We envision a future where communities impacted by disasters not only recover but thrive—equipped with the resources, connections, and resilience to withstand future crises. Through immediate relief, sustainable support systems, and long-term relationship-building, we strive to create a world where no one faces disaster alone, and every survivor has the opportunity to rebuild stronger than before

SoCal Fire Relief Efforts

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Creating Pathways to Recovery and Resilience

RELIEF

  • Essential Resources & Volunteer Activation

    This phase is the immediate response to a disaster, such as the LA fires. The primary focus is to provide urgent relief to affected individuals and families.

    The key elements of this phase include:
    1. Rapid Assessment & Mobilization
    2. Essential Resource Distribution
    3. Volunteer Activation & Coordination 4. Emergency Shelter & Housing Assistance
    5. Crisis Support & Mental Health Resources

REBUILD

  • Linkage to Services

    Once the immediate crisis has stabilized, the next step is connecting disaster survivors with long-term recovery resources. This phase focuses on helping individuals and families rebuild their lives with sustainable support systems.


    The core elements include:
    1. Education & School Support
    2. Connections to Community Organizations
    3. Government & Legal Assistance
    4. Employment & Workforce Development

RENEW

  • Long-Term Relational Building


    The final phase ensures sustainable recovery and community resilience. This phase is focused on building long-term support systems so that affected individuals don’t just survive the crisis but thrive afterward.
    Key components include:
    1. Ongoing Community Support Networks
    2. Resilience Planning & Disaster Preparedness
    3. Mental Health & Trauma Recovery Services
    4. Housing & Economic Stability Programs
    5. Policy Advocacy & Systemic Change

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Join us in making a lasting impact on communities affected by disaster. We are seeking dedicated partners who can commit to providing long-term resources to help rebuild and sustain lives, including:

Furniture and Appliance Providers: Equip families with the essentials to rebuild their homes.

Media and Promotion: Amplify awareness and support for critical relief efforts.

Capital Partners: Provide funding to scale and sustain recovery programs.

Volunteer Efforts: Mobilize large groups for on-the-ground assistance.

Individual Donations: Every contribution makes a difference, no matter the size.

Grant Funding: Enable long-term recovery through targeted financial support.

Logistics Support: Facilitate transportation and distribution of relief resources.

Together, we can create resilient communities and deliver meaningful change.

Join us in this critical effort to rebuild and restore hope.

All volunteer shifts and schedules are subject to change. In this initial phase of response, we expect schedules to change to meet the needs of the city. Our schedule will remain nimble to accommodate that need. Please be patient as we work to stabilize schedules & operations based on what our families most need.

Be sure to check your shift and schedule daily in case there are changes.