FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
211 LA Delivers Recovery Support with Holiday Gift Baskets
San Gabriel, CA - December 11, 2025
On Saturday, December 13th, 211 LA will continue to support local families impacted by the January 2025 wildfires by providing holiday-themed gift baskets at their headquarters in San Gabriel. Working in collaboration with the San Gabriel Fire Department, Station 51, whose Sparks of Love campaign attracted donated toys and other items, as well as the National Council of Jewish Women L.A., and Health Net, 211 LA will present these baskets to 70 families still recovering from the impact of the fires, making their holiday season a little more joyful.
San Gabriel Mayor Denise Menchaca will be in attendance, presenting a Certificate of Recognition to the fire station, and exclaims, “I am extremely proud of Fire Department Station 51 and 211 LA for making sure these families know they have not been forgotten.” Other key community crisis response partners will also be on hand, including Airbnb, which provided quick access to temporary housing for many residents displaced by the wildfires.
With December being National Preparedness Month, this event is a strong reminder that support for survivors is needed well beyond the end of a crisis. 211 LA’s efforts are driven by the 3 Rs of crisis management: readiness, response, & recovery. With skilled Care Coordinators and sophisticated technology to support them, 211 LA is well-equipped to continue supporting these families, even after the smoke has cleared!
211 LA is headquartered in San Gabriel and has been providing access to critically needed services across L.A. County for 45 years. Our services and programs are designed to address the most pressing challenges facing Los Angeles County residents, such as homelessness, hate crimes, older adult support, disability services, and child trafficking. For more information about 211 LA, please visit www.211.la.org.
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About 211 LA
211 LA is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 211 LA has served the people of Los Angeles County since 1981, helping residents navigate the most challenging crises, from homelessness to the COVID-19 pandemic to the devastating LA wildfires.
For more information, press only:
Gilbert Zavala, Communications Director
Email: media@211la.org
