More Than Just a Place to Bank

Apply for FEMA disaster assistance and guide you to other resources to help you recover: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires. Submit your form at https://211la.org/

Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Accepts small animals.

Additional Human Shelters:

• El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center - 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima, CA 91331
• Northridge Park - 10120 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324
• Sepulveda Recreation Center - 8825 Kester Ave. Panorama, CA 91402
• Dream Center - 2301 Bellevue Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90026
• Arcadia Community Center - 375 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91006)
• Pan Pacific Recreational Center - 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90036
• Pomona Fairplex - 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768

Small Animals:

• Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301
• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton Baldwin Park, CA 91706
• Carson Animal Care Center 216 W. Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
• Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
• Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
• El Camino High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
• Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
• Pasadena Humane 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA 91105
• Los Angeles SpcaLA (5026 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles 90016)
• Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

Large Animals:

• Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384 
• Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
• Los Angeles Equestrian Center – 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506
• Pico Rivera Sports Arena 11003 Sports Arena Dr, Pico Rivera, CA 90601
• Pierce College – 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona

Find a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank near you at https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/

When you open a new or used auto loan with Skyla, you have the option to skip your first payment for 90-days¹, giving you time to put your money towards things that matter.

Once your application is submitted, simply tell the Lending Specialist you'd like to opt-in to this limited time savings. 

this offer is valid until 3.31.25

Unlock 0% APR* on your a Skyla Visa Credit Card for the first 12 months, meaning you won't accrue interest - giving  you more time to spend on the things you need. 

• Donate: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/kcal-pub.html/ 

World Central Kitchen teams are in four states serving meals and assessing food needs for communities in the LA region. 

• Donate: https://wck.org/relief/california-fires-jan25 

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based partners and others to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County.

• Donate: https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/ 

The California Fire Foundation provides critical support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve. Your tax-deductible donation will help provide aid to victims of wildfires or other natural disaster through our Wildfire & Disaster Relief programs.

• Donate: https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CORE is a global humanitarian organization that delivers immediate response and long-term recovery solutions to underserved communities across the globe.

• Donate: https://www.coreresponse.org/southern-california-wildfires/

LAFD firefighters need your help to save lives and protect property during this wildfire. The LAFD Foundation is actively seeking funds to equip our LAFD members battling wildfires with equipment and supplies.

• Donate: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 

United Way focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of the community and is currently working with community partners to assess the impact on the ground.

• Donate: https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/ 

The Salvation Army Southern California Division is working with government and non-government agencies to provide food, personal necessities, and shelter to survivors and first responders.

• Donate: https://give-sc.salvationarmy.org/give/654073/#!/donation/checkout 

Demetria Faulkner-Welch, Chair
Charles Troutman, Vice Chair
Diego Anselmo, Director
Beverly Thorpe, Director
Jennifer Duru, Director
Monica Walker, Director
Gwendolyn Alston, Director

Applications are judged on four key areas - academic achievement,  participation in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and the answer to your essay question. In the case of a tie, the Skyla scholarship committee will award based on financial need.

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. During the first twelve (12) months from account opening, the rate for purchases and balance transfers will be 0.00% Annual Percentage Rate (APR). After the twelfth (12) month, your balance for purchases and balance transfers will adjust to the rate in your credit card agreement. As of the first day of each month, the APR for variable-rate Visa credit cards ranges from 12.90% to 17.95%. This rate will change with the market based on the Prime Rate. Rates are subject to change without notice. APR may vary depending on a review of your credit score and other underwriting factors. Balance transfer amounts may not exceed your approved credit limit. Standard underwriting terms and conditions apply.

1 Skyla reserves the right to change, rescind or make you another offer upon satisfying additional criteria, including income, employment, and any other information required. Interest will continue to accrue on the loan balance during the 90-day deferral period. The loan maturity date will not extend an additional 90-days and your balance will still be due at the agreed upon maturity date. Offer only valid on auto loans approved between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. Loans currently financed at Skyla are not eligible. Promotion is subject to change at any time.