SoCal Fund

One of our moms has a 5 month old baby girl that sleeps a lot better in a baby swing - and gives our teen mama some rest as she does other things around the house during naps. She doesn't have any "safe" sleep places currently for her baby other than her own bed, but she fell off once during a nap. She has no support and does everything on her own, so this would be such a gift to her to have for her baby!

The Mitchell family has 7 teenagers from the ages of 13-18 years old with a single dad who is working overtime to provide for all his children. The three youngest are involved with Wyldlife and two are starting high school (Steele Canyon) and do not have the means to provide clothes or shoes for the school year ahead Their sizes are Girl medium in tops and size 6 in bottoms One of the boys is a size medium in tops and pants and the other boy is a size large

In a routine follow up call to check in on a pastor and his wife, he told me that the funds that they received had to go to a new rental deposit and first months rent. The home in which they were staying was up on the short term lease and the landlord would not renew the lease with them at the rate of fire relief that was once given for the first 6 months. They are still without the necessary baby items that they need because the money has to go to moving costs again. They have their newborn who has now been moved twice in the 6 weeks he's arrived. I'm advocating for another $5,000 for their baby to get the crib, stroller, and other needs that they can finally have for their baby since they are going to be moved in their new place in August. This is a pastor and his wife who are continuing helping the people of their church in the Palisades who also lost their homes, but are continuing to run into their own issues with securing housing. I'm asking for assistance because they are not taking from their church assistance for fires to leave more for the congregants.

A stay at home mother who lived in a rented house in Altadena with her husband who is an Audio Engineer and three children until their home was completely destroyed by fire. Following the total loss of their home, she and her family evacuated and have since secured a long-term rental apartment in Huntington Beach, where they now plan to stay for the next 1 to 2 years. Their current rent is $2,535 per month, a significant cost given the lack of immediate financial support following the fire. Her spouse is employed, and they report no insurance benefits, government assistance, or crowdfunding support related to the fire loss. She is now seeking two months of rental assistance to provide breathing room as her family settles into their new home and works toward rebuilding their lives.Their request includes: Two months of rent at $2,535/month: $5,070 Basic needs for food and clothing for a family of five: $1,000 . Total estimated assistance requested: $6,070 Providing this support would give their family the stability they urgently need after losing everything in the fire. Your assistance would directly impact a family working hard to move forward, offering hope, comfort, and security during this critical rebuilding phase.

A self-employed young adult who lived in a rented house in Altadena with his extended family for 25 years before it was completely destroyed by fire. As a result of the disaster, he not only lost his home, but also the equipment essential to his business, causing a total loss of income. Since the fire, he has been temporarily staying with friends and family in North Hollywood, but this is not a sustainable or secure long-term housing solution. He is actively searching for new rental housing, but face financial barriers, temporary rental assistance to bridge the gap while he rebuilds his business. At the time of the fire,he was self-employed in the e-commerce business (buying and selling goods online. Since losing his business equipment in the fire. He lost his computer, shipping scales, shipping materials, and shipping label printers: Estimated $1,800/month for 2months = $3,600 Business equipment replacement to resume work and regain income (cameras and equipment, but critical to long-term recovery) $3,400. Total estimated request for stabilization support is $7,000.

Restoration 225 is partnering with Trinity Poway and Youth & Transition to collect high-quality backpacks for children in their program(program serves students and families experiencing homelessness). Our mission is to ensure every child starts the school year with a reliable backpack that helps them feel confident and ready to learn. We’re asking for new, solid-colored, waterproof nylon backpacks in the following sizes: 19-inch backpacks – for upper elementary, middle, and high school students 16-inch backpacks – for elementary students (K–2nd grade). Backpacks should be durable and built to last the entire school year. Please consider choosing trusted, long-lasting brands. We’re aiming to collect 75 backpacks total. Thank you, Trinity, for providing school supplies to fill the backpacks—we’re excited to have other groups join in and help provide the backpacks needed. Your support will be a huge blessing to these children as they prepare to head back to school with dignity and confidence.

After the Eaton Fires, a single dad has his two kids and his mother staying with him while the family is trying to figure out the next steps. Because of this, the dad doesn't have the financial means to care for the extra people that are with him now for food, clothing, and every day necessities. Looking to provide some resource for him to care for his family during this time.

We have a 3 year old boy placed with a relative and is in need of a twin bed, mattress, sheets and comforter.

I have a single mother that has three children at home and two children in care. She reached out and said that her radiator hose exploded on her car and she is unable to pay for the replacement hose and the labor that comes to putting a new one in her car. If she can’t get this fixed, she is in jeopardy of losing her job, thus losing her home and her other children possibly coming into care. She isn’t sure on the price but by googling it ranges from $350 upwards of $1200. Anything is helpful at this point. Thank you!!

Updated on July 07, 2025 by an Agency Worker
The mother reports she has a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country.

A 17 year old girl is reunifying with her dad in his home. She is 7-8 months pregnant and will be having her baby soon. The family would like to request a beside-the-bed bassinet for the baby to help the reintegration and post pregnancy go more smoothly. The family is currently working on completing reintegration with 9 kids total so this bed will help them out greatly.

The item being requested is a beside-the-bed bassinet.

Two young boys were removed from there mom because of an unsafe situation. They have reintegrated back home with their dad who was not in the home with them originally. The family is fully reintegrated but there are court fees that the dad cannot fully cover and the family will not be finished with court until the fees are covered. The fees are supposed to be shared with the kids mom but she will most likely not be helping so the family is asking for help to cover her portion of the court fees.

The boys are doing well with their dad and the dad would like to be finished with the court system and have the boys full time with him.

The family is in need of a black dressers, a dining table, and window locks for her children’s upstairs bedroom. Although she desires to purchase these items, she has been unable to do so. Despite this challenge, mother is compliant with court orders and case plan goals by meeting monthly with CSW and ensuring the children are available. A referral was submitted for Family Preservation to assist with time management and parenting support. Mother is committed to maintaining her children in her care and has demonstrated strengths, including consistency with family time, compliance with DCFS, and advocacy for her children. She provides stable housing and is focused on keeping her children safe. These items are essential to create a safe, clean home environment. The children currently have nowhere to store their clothes, no dining table to eat at, and the upstairs windows are unsafe. Mother recently moved into the home and is working and attending school, but is struggling financially to purchase these items. DCFS is requesting the following: black dressers, window locks, and a dining table. Without them, the children’s safety and needs cannot be fully met. This request is being made through Care Portal as DCFS cannot fund it in a timely manner. Estimated cost: $300.00 Window Locks (Tripumer 4 Sets): $11.99 6-Drawer Dresser (Aukfa) x2: $48.99 each 5-Piece Dining Set (Mainstays): $189.00