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Please note that several Y Centers are closed or being closely monitored. Latest facility updates are listed below:
- Palisades-Malibu YMCA--Lost in the Palisades Fire
- Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA--Fully evacuated and threatened. Power outage
- Santa Anita Family YMCA--Fully evacuated and threatened. Power outage
- Santa Clarita Y (5 Knolls Property)--No immediate threat but under observation
- Hollywood YMCA--Closed out of abundance of caution
***Friday, January 10, 8am-5pm***
ANDERSON MUNGER FAMILY YMCA
Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and his team will be onsite at the Anderson Munger Family YMCA to provide direct support to constituents, ensuring access to critical resources and government services. Community members will have the opportunity to receive assistance with various essential services, including help with replacing government documents such as Driver’s licenses, Medi-Cal cards, CalFresh cards, and more
No appointment is necessary—walk-ins are welcome! This is part of Assemblymember Gonzalez’s commitment to making government services accessible to everyone in the district.
For additional information, please contact Assemblymember Gonzalez’s office at (213) 620-4646.
FREE CHILD CARE
The Y is pleased to offer free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. We have limited spaces available.
- Your local YMCA is opening its doors for children of first responders, essential workers and children of families who were displaced, evacuated or lost property, or who cannot attend school because their school has closed for the day.
- This program is being offered at no-cost.
- Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months old to attend the program and must be in grades TK-8th.
- Space is limited. Contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org to learn more and sign up.
NO-COST SERVICES
For impacted community members throughout LA, the Y is providing no-cost services and support in the following ways:
Immediate Support and Resource Hub
- We are converting our YMCA centers into temporary evacuation sites, offering shelter, showers, and basic amenities
- Our centers will serve as distribution points for emergency supplies
- Our parking lots can serve as staging areas for emergency vehicles and safe spaces for community members to park
- Our gym spaces will serve as donation sorting/storage areas
Community Services
- We will provide free access to YMCA amenities to displaced residents
- Offer mental health support through our existing counseling programs
Immediate Community Access
- ALL non-affected locations are opening their doors with free day passes
- Convert centers into temporary evacuation sites, offering shelter, showers, and basic amenities
- Provide childcare services for first responders and displaced families
- Creating welcoming spaces for:
- Families needing a safe haven
- Community members seeking connection
- Those requiring basic necessities (charging phones, fresh water, etc.)
- Anyone needing mental health support or resource guidance
- Our licensed social workers are ready to provide immediate support to youth and families and help connect them to resources
Donations & Support
- We have contacted community partners, including the Red Cross, to serve as a community resource and emergency relief site.
- We are working with our food distribution partners to provide food security services at non-affected Y Centers for all those in need.
- Many of our centers are accepting items to give to families impacted. These items include clothing, blankets, toiletries, non-perishables, diapers, formula, and more.
- For large quantity donations, contact CelinaSantiago@ymcaLA.org to confirm specific guidelines and pickup or dropoff procedures.
Center Information | Requested Donation Items |
ANDERSON MUNGER FAMILY YMCA | Water, Food items: bread, peanut butter, jam, fruits, Emergency supplies |
ANN & STEVE HINCHLIFFE SAN PEDRO & PENINSULA YMCA | Non-perishable items, clothing, blankets |
COLLINS & KATZ FAMILY YMCA | Water Non perishables Clothes Flashlights and batteries Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and feminine products) Gently used shoes or clothes Blankets and towels Baby formula and baby food |
CULVER-PALMS FAMILY YMCA | Baby formula and baby food Baby clothing and other items Diapers, wipes |
HOLLYWOOD YMCA | Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and feminine products) – Blankets and towels Baby formula and baby food Clothing and shoes (new or gently used) Pet food and supplies Non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and snacks |
KETCHUM-DOWNTOWN YMCA | Water Non perishables Clothes Flashlights and batteries Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and feminine products) Gently used shoes or clothes Blankets and towels Baby formula and baby food |
KOREATOWN YMCA | Water, Food items: bread, peanut butter, jam, fruits, Emergency supplies |
SANTA ANITA FAMILY YMCA | Blankets & personal items |
SOUTH PASADENA SAN MARINO YMCA | blankets, clothes, cases of water, baby items, pet items, towels, masks, bedding, 1st aid and toiletries |
SOUTHEAST-RIO VISTA YMCA | Towels Blankets Emergency Supplies |
TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA | |
WESTCHESTER FAMILY YMCA | New toiletry items such shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.. New or gently used clothing items (youth and adult sized) New or gently used baby gear (playpens, books, toys). Packaged Diapers New or gently used blankets and towels New (only) pillows New and packaged phone chargers Bottled water Canned or packaged non-perishable food items Pet supplies and food |
CONTACT US
To learn how to support your community now, contact MarioValenzuela@ymcaLA.org.
For donations and information on how to support the YMCA during this time, contact CelinaSantiago@ymcaLA.org.
For volunteer opportunities, contact volunteer@ymcaLA.org.
