The Los Angeles-area wildfires, beginning on Jan. 7, have resulted in unprecedented devastation. If your school was affected by the fires and you have SkillsUSA-related needs such as lost chapter materials or supplies, we invite you to request support using the SkillsUSA Hope Fund application.
SkillsUSA has been in continued conversations with the California state director and wants to share word to the SkillsUSA nation that if you can help and are able to help, you are encouraged to find a way to contribute to recovery for these communities. Numerous rescue groups including federal and state government agencies, relief organizations, churches and private parties are actively working across LA County to restore basic services and provide rescue and recovery, assess damages, remove debris, restore safety and access.
“All of the SkillsUSA schools and members in LA County who were affected by the fires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst Fires, are in our hearts and minds as you begin to regroup and recover–a task we know won’t be quick or easy,” said Executive Director Chelle Travis. “Your fellow members are here to support you if we can. We encourage local chapters who want to help those impacted to please contact and work with the many verified local, state and national organizations that are lending support to affected communities.”
For those who wish to contribute specifically to SkillsUSA to support affected chapters at schools in these states, we are accepting donations to the SkillsUSA Hope Fund. Please note on your donation that it is for “LA wildfires SkillsUSA chapter relief.”
We hope our teachers and students in the affected areas receive the resources they need to regroup, rebuild and move forward. Most of all, we want you to know you have a national network of care and support from your SkillsUSA community.
Whether you are helping others or need assistance, see Charity Navigator’s list of highly rated charities providing relief and recovery to those impacted by the fires or google to find agencies and organizations you prefer.
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