Dear Friends of the Corps,

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I hope you are staying safe and well. Thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters, the National Guard and first responders, significant progress has been made to contain the fires. My heart remains with everyone affected by these devastating wildfires.

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Since my email last Friday, some of our Corps teams have already been activated, and our Corpsmembers are prepared to respond as the recovery continues to unfold. We are delivering supplies, supporting food banks, and clearing debris. Early next week, we’ll expand our efforts to include flood mitigation and watershed protection, with additional recovery and rebuilding initiatives to follow.

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Here are a few photos that capture the Corps’ response so far:

Click the links below to view videos and photos of our Corps Crew in action over the past 10 days:

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Instagram Reel: Highlights of our crews delivering supplies to a distribution center in Downtown Los Angeles

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Facebook Post: Photo highlights of our East LA crews joining forces with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis who coordinated a resource fair to support those affected by the recent fires and power outages.

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Instagram Post: Photo highlights of our crews delivering supplies with Los Angeles City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez

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Instagram Post: Our East LA crews headed to the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia, near the Eaton Fire impact zone. They worked hard to remove fallen debris that could fuel future fires, contributing to a county-wide effort to prevent further devastation.

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As Los Angeles begins to clean up and rebuild, we will continue to keep you updated and provide valuable resources through social media, email, and newsletters. Our social media platforms feature the latest information on the Corps’ involvement in wildfire recovery efforts:

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The Corps is doing what we do best—stepping up in times of need. We are fully activated and ready to help Los Angeles rebuild and recover.

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As we embark on the path to recovery, please know that the LA Conservation Corps is fully committed to supporting every step of the journey toward a stronger, brighter future for the LA region.

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In solidarity,

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Wendy Butts
CEO
LA Conservation Corps

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