Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles receives $5M grant from the American Red Cross to provide rebuilding and repair support for wildfire survivors in Los Angeles

Grant aims to provide rebuilding and repair funding to help communities affected by the Palisades Fire

Los Angeles, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LOS ANGELES — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) is pleased to announce a new $5 million grant from the American Red Cross to help people in Los Angeles who have been displaced from their homes by the Palisades Fire.

This partnership aims to expand and enhance the services Habitat LA provides in the Los Angeles area, enabling them to serve more people after a disaster. Through this partnership with the Red Cross, Habitat LA will support rebuilds and repairs for wildfire-impacted households who are experiencing significant barriers in their recovery process.

“Recovery from a disaster of this magnitude requires trusted partners who are committed for the long haul,” said Erin Rank, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. “We are deeply grateful to the Red Cross for investing in Habitat LA’s work and helping us expand the critical services families need to move from displacement toward stability and home. Together, we are helping wildfire-affected Angelenos rebuild not only their homes, but also their sense of security and hope for the future.”

“We are proud to partner with Habitat LA as they continue to support affected communities over a year later,” said Amanda Ree, director of wildfire long-term recovery at the American Red Cross. “Helping families return home is a meaningful step towards recovery and together, we will celebrate alongside them as that comes to pass.”

This new partnership is part of the national Red Cross Long-Term Recovery Program, which supports individual and household recovery and addresses community-wide needs following a disaster.

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) transforms neighborhoods throughout greater Los Angeles by bringing the community together to build affordable homes, provide critical home repairs and help families rebuild after natural disasters. Habitat LA strengthens families through helping them access affordable loans, housing counseling and down-payment assistance. To learn more, visit www.habitatla.org.

About the American Red Cross: 
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media. 

Makebra Bridges
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
562-455-5804
mbridges@habitatla.org