The grants, distributed through the foundation's Impact Fund, provide essential support ranging from direct cash assistance and mutual aid to health resources such as air purifiers and protective masks. Recipients include organizations like Proyecto Pastoral and the LAUSD Educational Foundation, selected specifically for their established relationships with residents and small business owners in the affected corridors. Miguel A. Santana, President and CEO of the California Community Foundation, noted that the fund’s design allows for rapid deployment of capital to trusted partners who can reach those with limited access to healthcare and housing.
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California Community Foundation Distributes $1.5 Million to Eastside
More than 20 local organizations have received an initial $1.5 million in grants from the California Community Foundation to aid Boyle Heights and Eastside residents. The funding targets immediate recovery needs following a massive warehouse fire that disrupted the area and threatened the health of vulnerable populations.
While this first wave of funding addresses urgent humanitarian concerns, the foundation plans to launch a second round of support in the coming weeks. This subsequent phase will shift focus toward long-term recovery, including environmental impact assessments and tenant advocacy. The organization continues to solicit donations to replenish the fund as it navigates the aftermath of the blaze, maintaining a crisis-response legacy that previously supported relief efforts during the 2025 wildfires.
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