211 LA was honored to serve as a Premier Sponsor of BizFed’s 2025 Freshman Policymakers Reception at the GRAMMY Museum on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, an event bringing together business, nonprofit, and civic leaders who shape the future of Los Angeles.
Our team shared highlights from the 211 LA After Action Report, amplifying the voices of wildfire survivors and showcasing our infrastructure of care that supports Angelenos in times of crisis.
“We believe that we can best support our resilient community during the recovery and rebuilding process by working in partnership with the Los Angeles business community,” said Maribel Marin, Executive Director of 211 LA.
Wildfire Recovery by the Numbers
- 41,669 wildfire-related contacts managed
- 17,000+ households housed through Airbnb.org and Hilton
- 63,000+ Airbnb nights and 20,000 hotel room nights
- 842 people placed in longer-term Airbnb stays (8,129 nights, average 30 nights)
- 7,464 households enrolled in Care Coordination
- $658,500 in direct cash aid distributed
- 6.7 million social media impressions
Activated by the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) on January 7, 2025, 211 LA coordinated over 17,000 temporary housing placements valued at $23 million in safe shelter. Our Care Coordination team supported households during their emergency needs and continues to do so for their longer-term recovery.
Pictured: 211 LA team at the Freshmen Policymakers Event 2025: (From left to right) Avery Popov, Michelle Gonzalez, Nancy D. Velázquez, Mónica Velázquez, Amy Castro, Gilbert Zavala, Maribel Marin, Amy Latzer, and Daniel Molina.
Click here to read the full 211 LA After Action Report.
