Connecting Los Angeles County

211 LA is your locally based, nonprofit guide to the services & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles.

This year, 211 LA celebrates 45 years of serving our community. For nearly half a century, we've helped Los Angeles residents find support in moments of need. You can help us continue this legacy of care by making a gift today.

 

211 LA HIGHLIGHTS

Georgia Sales, Portrait

Remembering Georgia Sales

This month, we mourn the loss of Georgia Sales, a pioneer in the Information and Referral field whose work transformed how people access help across North America.

Executive Director, Maribel Marin, holding sign  that emphasizes the the commemoration of 211 LA's impact in the LA County, accompanied by others on both left and right side of her.

211 Day 2026 Marks 45 Years of Service to Los Angeles County

On February 11th, 211 LA celebrated 45 years of giving hope to residents of Los Angeles County during their time of need, with over 29 million calls since 1981. To mark the milestone, 211 LA hosted 211 Day at the Elks Lodge in Pasadena, where state and local leaders honored the organization for its community service.

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Honoring Wildfire Survivors One Year Later

On January 20th, 2025, 211 LA hosted Infrastructure of Care, a gathering dedicated to reflecting on the recovery efforts following the LA wildfires and honoring the partnerships that were made during and after.

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Sing for Love. Give with Heart.

This Valentine’s Day, love does more than sparkle — it sings. Belmont Village is partnering with 211 LA for a Valentine’s Day Singing Telegram Fundraiser. Every message delivered helps support a wildfire-impacted family, identified by 211 LA’s Care Coordination team.

Send a personalized singing telegram by phone on Valentine’s Day, and make a real difference.

 

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211 LA and Airbnb.org Provide Emergency Housing Support Following Bell Gardens Explosion

211 LA is partnering with Airbnb.org to arrange free temporary housing for residents displaced by the January 28, 2026 explosion at a four unit apartment building in Bell Gardens. Impacted residents are encouraged to dial 2-1-1 for immediate and ongoing support.

211 LA Releases “From Crisis to Care,” Highlighting the Power of Care After Disaster

From Crisis to Care is a new short film by 211 LA spotlighting Altadena families impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires and the power of partnership when turning crisis into care.
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Airbnb.org and 211 LA announce disaster response partnership

211 LA and Airbnb.org have formalized a disaster response partnership to rapidly mobilize free emergency housing for people displaced by disasters across Los Angeles County. After working together throughout the January 2025 wildfires to help nearly 24,000 people access temporary housing, the organizations have signed an MOU to strengthen coordination and enable housing support within 24 hours of a disaster. Airbnb.org is also committing $100,000 in housing credits to help 211 LA provide free emergency housing throughout 2026.

Gold Telly Awards

Celebrating a Gold Telly Award for 211 LA’s Impact Story

211 LA is proud to share that our Impact Story of U.S. Veteran Lewis Jackson has been honored with a Gold Telly Award, recognizing excellence in storytelling alongside top media organizations such as Netflix, HBO, and PBS. This achievement highlights the power of the real stories we’re privileged to tell every day.

Watch Lewis’s award-winning story and explore more of our success stories.

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