The Club is very much still assisting Club Members and other public service employees facing hardships due to the historic and devastating fires that leveled Pacific Palisades and Altadena, and also damaged West Hills, Sylmar, Hollywood Hills, Encino and other locations.
Here’s an update:
Club Care Team
In late January and into February, the Club Care Team, first organized for the COVID emergency in 2020, personally called all Club Members thought to be affected directly by the fires. The team worked tireless to contact more than 1,100 Members. From those calls, the Club learned sadly that 14 Members lost their homes; 40 requested assistance of money for groceries and other day-to-day staples, and clothing. Some supplies were hand-delivered to those in the fire zones, including Altadena.
The Club’s helpline remains active for all Club Members. Reach out so we can help you: help@employeesclub.com
Club Angels: Still Offering Financial Help
Club Angels, the independent nonprofit charity run by Club staff, remains fully in operation to assist fire victims. Club Angels Director Arlene Herrero reports that Club Angels has raised nearly $5,000 from Members, and that grocery assistance in that amount has been provided to public service employees in need from Los Angeles City and County.
“In times of hardship, kindness and generosity make all the difference,” Arlene said. “Thanks go to those who have donated. We truly appreciate our community’s willingness to lend a helping hand.”
Club Angels, a nonprofit 501c3 charity led by the Club’s Arlene Herrero and dedicated staff, is managing the Club outreach through grocery assistance to public service employees facing hardships. Your gift could be tax deductible; consult your tax professional.
Give via Zelle, scan this QR code with your phone:
More Clothing Open Houses Scheduled
The Club organized a second clothing donation open house March 22 at the Club Warehouse in Carson. The open house accepted clothing donations and in turn gave clothing bundles to those in need.
A third open house has been scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Sat., May 31. A range of essentials for all ages is expected to be available. Reservations are required; contact the team at help@clubangels.org
The clothing drives and distribution are coordinated by Guadalupe Lira.
Reach Out if You Are in Need
Members are invited to reach out to the Club if you remain in need. Contact the Club at help@employeesclub.com
“While many of our Members and fire-affected communities are beginning to recover, we understand that some will face challenges in the coming months,” said Club COO Summy Lam. “We will continue our efforts to secure more financial donations to ensure Club Angels is prepared to provide assistance as needed.”
Thanks to the First Responders
Finally, once again the Club thanks those First Responders – many of whom are Club Members – for their bravery and courage for saving lives during this historic emergency. We are grateful for your service.
