Council District 7 Wildfire Relief Fund for Informal Service Workers

Posted on 02/02/2025

In the wake of one of the worst wildfire disasters in Los Angeles’ history, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez has created the “Council District 7 Wildfire Relief Fund for Informal Service Workers” to address income losses faced by street vendors, housekeepers, gardeners, personal chefs, caretakers, and other self-employed workers who have suffered income losses and face significant challenges in accessing federal or state emergency resources.

With the initial support from Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, ICON CDC is set to deliver direct cash aid to informal service workers and small business owners through one-time payments. The grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds allow.

ICON CDC is opening this application to its core clients: Street Vendors, Landscapers & Gardeners, Agricultural Workers, Construction Workers, Housekeepers, Delivery Drivers, Utility Workers, and other workers in the "Open Air Economy" - People who make their living by working outside. The Wildfire Relief Fund for Informal Service Workers will provide targeted relief for informal service workers who live in Council District 7.

To be eligible for funding, community members must be a Council District 7 resident/business and meet all of the following qualifications:

  • Informal service worker, (street vendor, gardener, housekeeper, caretaker, or other self-employed worker)

  • Have suffered a loss of income or property/belongings due to wildfires

  • Live in one of the following zip codes: 91040, 91042, 91331, 91340, 91342, 91343 (partial), 91345, 91352 (partial), 91392

Grant amounts will be: Individual $250 and Family $500

We will prioritize community members who live in Council District 7 and have experienced direct losses due to the fire.

Please complete the brief intake form below and we will follow up with you.

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