How to Help
Here is a list of some of the groups and organizations that are aiding the relief effort. Donations should be sent by check or money order.
Alhambra
600 W. Main St.
(818) 457-1520
Canned goods and dry food are being collected for riot victims at the campaign headquarters of Assembly candidate Richard Amador.
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA
(818) 796-1172 or (213) 681-9441
The church will collect non - perishable food items for immediate distribution to people affected by the violence. Food will be taken to First AME Church.
Alvarado Corridor and Pico Union
668 S. Bonnie Brae St. (near Wilshire Boulevard)
(213) 617-0294
Command post for area residents to assist in cleanup. Volunteers should report to the offices of CARECEN .
American Red Cross Disaster Relief
2700 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
24-hour hot line: (213) 739-5200
Monetary donations only. Specify: “L.A. Emergency Fund.”
Brotherhood Crusade
African American Community
Unity Center
944 W. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 789-7300
The center is accepting food, clothing and useful items.
Cleanup Hot Line Number
(213) 617-0294
The mayor has announced a hot line for volunteers to call if they wish to help in the cleanup effort.
First AME Church
2249 Harvard St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(write “Relief Fund” on check)
Donations and clothing are also being accepted at the church.
Food Donations
(213) 234-3030
The Regional Food Bank in conjunction with the Salvation Army and Red Cross will distribute donated food.
Fred Jordan Mission
445 Towne Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 489-7763
Blankets, canned and dry food, produce and milk for children are being requested. Cash donations can be sent to P.O. Box O, Covina, CA 91722
Freeman Foundation
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital
333 N. Prairie Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
Galilee Baptist Church
3220 W. 48th St.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 290-4004
Volunteers are being sought to deliver meals.
HEAL L.A.
(213) 658-7156
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the city .
KJLH Radio
“L.A. Emergency”
3847 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(213) 299-5960
Food and clothing are being accepted at the station.
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
2824 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 749-3601
The clean-material donation center needs brooms, trash bags, gloves, shovels, dust masks, safety vests, yellow caution tape.
Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Program (United Way)
621 South Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 736-1349
Los Angeles Women’s Foundation
6030 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(213) 938-9828
Special Emergency Relief Fund to aid civil disturbance victims. Contributions may be sent to the foundation.
Radio Korea
(213) 520-1300
Food, clothing and monetary donations for Korean victims are being requested.
Salvation Army
736 E. Compton Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 627-7546
Food, clothing and blankets are being requested.
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
1500 Coliseum Drive
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 292-0471
Baby food is requested.
UCLA
301 Kerckhoff Hall
(310) 206-8512
The Graduate Students Assn. will collect funds, baby formula, food (non - perishables) and other immediate essentials (toilet paper, diapers) for riot victims.
Regional Information Lines:
International Institute Center (213) 264-6210
ONE Valley Senior Services (818) 705-2345
Wilmington Multipurpose Center (310) 518-4533
St. Barnabas Multipurpose Center (213) 388-4444
SVFIC East Valley Center (818) 766-5165
The Jewish community will be collecting non - perishable food items at the se temples:
Temple Beth AM
1039 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 655-6401
Temple Sinai
10400 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 474-1518
Temple Israel of Hollywood
7300 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 876-8330
Temple Isaiah
10345 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 277-2772
Leo Baeck Temple
1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 476-2861