Real Connection. Real Relief. Real LA.

Wildfire relief

City of Los Angeles (select only if your project has a citywide benefit) San Gabriel Valley

Expand existing project, program, or initiative (expanding and continuing ongoing, successful work)

Wildfire relief in Los Angeles is often delayed, impersonal, and unevenly distributed. Traditional aid favors homeowners, relies on complex applications, and lacks transparency—leaving renters, working families, and even some homeowners unprepared to recover. Homeownership doesn’t guarantee financial security, and too many are left navigating disaster alone. Even well-meaning donation centers can feel transactional: you arrive, you take what you need, and you leave. For many, asking for help carries shame. But recovery should feel like opening a door, not crossing a barrier. Survivors deserve care that sees them as people, not cases. Our initiative bridges that gap with direct aid, human connection, and community events that restore dignity while meeting real needs. We’re reimagining what local relief can feel like.

Your Next Door Neighbor is a community-powered initiative helping Los Angeles families recover from wildfire loss through micro-giving, dignity-driven support, and meaningful experiences. We match verified needs, like essential items, small financial relief, or specific services, with local donors, businesses, and individuals who want to help.
This grant will support the expansion of our digital platform, which allows survivors to request specific, real-life support, such as help replacing work tools, covering a missed bill, or securing essentials during a temporary relocation. While we don’t offer large financial grants, we focus on the overlooked, everyday parts of recovery — the ones that hit in waves and carry emotional weight. The platform also makes it easy for supporters to give directly and transparently.
In addition, funds will help us produce healing-centered experiences where survivors feel seen, supported, and welcomed, not just helped. From curated care bags to interactive pop-ups, we create environments where both those receiving support and those giving it walk away feeling part of something meaningful. We believe that recovery isn’t just about what you get, it’s about how you’re made to feel along the way.

When Your Next Door Neighbor is successful, Los Angeles will be known not just for surviving crisis, but for responding with care, connection, and human-first support. Survivors will no longer feel forgotten or overwhelmed—they’ll receive timely, personal help from neighbors who want to make a difference. Our platform will evolve to serve both donors and recipients, built for ease, transparency, and visible impact.
Community events will become spaces of healing, not handouts, and giving will feel personal and meaningful. Our model blends modern technology with real human connection, offering a scalable system of care that’s as heartfelt as it is effective. In a city built on creative expression, we’re turning generosity into something people can feel, understand, and carry forward. Long-term, we envision Los Angeles as a model for what recovery can look like when community is truly at the center.