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Credit Unions United to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts

  Through the Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund, we call on our fellow credit unions, partners, members, and the broader community to come together in this pivotal time. Together, we can provide meaningful assistance, foster regeneration across the region, and exemplify the true spirit of the credit union community.


Your tax-deductible contribution, no matter the size, amplifies the power of our united efforts, offering immediate assistance and laying the groundwork for long-term recovery. As a facilitator of these efforts, the USC Credit Union Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable entity, ensures that a 100% of fund donations are channeled effectively to those in need, truly making this a collective endeavor of all donors.

We Thank Our Fellow Credit Unions and Partners for Their Generous Donations.

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The initial impact caused by the wildfire devastation across Southern California:

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Urban Square Miles of Housing Density Burned

Over 58 square miles in total. Largest on California record since 1984.

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80,000 People Evacuated 

A USC Dornsife survey found that 22% of impacted Altadena residents, facing the threat of losing housing, were still displaced.*

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16,200 Structures Destroyed

With the large majority being residential, over 12,000 homes.
Many businesses, schools, landmarks, and churches have been lost.

Job Loss
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Black Homeowners Disproportionately Affected

 Almost 50% of Black households had their homes destroyed or severely damaged in Altadena, compared to 37% of non-Black households.

 

Countless Jobs Lost 

 35,000 service workers estimated, many Latino.

 

*LABarometer Wildfire Survey was conducted February 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025 administered by the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research.

Sources: Associated Press, January 17, 2025. Cal Matters, January 17, 2025. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 2025. PBS News Hour, February 24, 2025. USC Dornsife Center of Economic and Social Research..

Let's make a meaningful difference…together.

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Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation Today!*

 

Personal donations can also be made via check: 

USC Credit Union Community Foundation
c/o Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund
P.O. Box 512718,  Los Angeles, CA 90051

 

 

 

 

*Donations to the Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund, administered by the USC Credit Union Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Foundation is responsible for managing the fund and distributing the awards. Please consult your tax advisor for details about the tax deductibility of your contribution.

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