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State volunteer leaders say thousands mobilized as Los Angeles fires continue; officials urge donations and safety
Summary
Josh Friday, Go Serve director and California chief service officer, said volunteers and community groups have established distribution sites in Los Angeles and called for donations, sign-ups and safety during an ongoing wildfire response.
Josh Friday, Go Serve director and California chief service officer, said volunteers and community organizations have rallied across Los Angeles to serve residents affected by ongoing wildfires and urged the public to donate, sign up for alerts and volunteer where it is safe to do so.
"You're seeing right now what we see all over the city, which is people stepping up in a massive way to support each other," Friday said, describing distribution sites led by the YMCA and Pasadena City College where "thousands" of volunteers were boxing donations for transport to other sites.
Why this matters: the fires are active and relief needs are expanding,…
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