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LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds

Helping Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Workers Recover from LA Windstorm Wildfires

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The LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds provide direct financial support to businesses, nonprofits, and workers impacted by the Windstorm and Wildfires of January 2025. These funds are intended for immediate relief today while the County and City of Los Angeles, along with federal, state, local, and community partners, plan for the long-term economic recovery and resiliency of those impacted.

Applications are closed as of March 12, 2025 at 5pm. Please visit DEO’s emergency Resources Hub for Workers and Business Impacted by the Windstorm and Wildfires.

Emergency Resource Hub for Workers and Businesses

Wildfire Relief Funds Impact Report

Small Business Impact Stories

Cafe De Leche

A minority women-owned coffee shop serving Altadena since 2008.

Arroyo & Foothill Conservancy

A non-profit organization working to build nature preservations in and around the Altadena Foothills and San Gabriel Mountains since 2000.

Forge Makerspace

An engineering workshop, originally in Palisades and now located in Santa Monica, specifically for kids where young makers can learn to use real engineering tools and create real projects. Students learn a variety of things at Forge, from 3D printing to laser cutting, woodworking, robotics, electronics, soldering and more.

The Palisades Dentist

A minority, women and veteran owned dentist practice previously located in Palisades and now in located in the Brentwood community.

Worker Impact Stories

Patrick Hildebrand

A worker in Pacific Palisades who was a recipient of the fund to help recover from losing his job due to the fires.

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Stay Connected

Visit the resource hub for businesses and workers impacted by the windstorm and wildfires: Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses – Department of Economic Opportunity

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