Crisis & Disaster Stabilization

WHEN THE FIRES HIT,
IBTU WAS ALREADY HERE.

72 hours to activate. 87 locations across Los Angeles. A permanent Relief Resource Hub that’s still open today. This isn’t charity — it’s infrastructure.

01PHASE 1RELIEFJan 7 – Feb 21, 2025

14 days. 87 locations. 5,000+ families.

Within 72 hours of the Palisades and Eaton fires, IBTU activated an emergency distribution network across 87+ locations throughout Los Angeles. 1,800+ volunteers were deployed in the first two weeks. 15,000+ meals served. 5,000+ families stabilized — not with handouts, but with infrastructure built to last.

87+Locations Activated
1,800+Volunteers Deployed
15,000+Meals Served
5,000+Families Stabilized
02PHASE 2REBUILDApr 2025 – Present

The Hub. Permanent infrastructure.

IBTU opened the Relief Resource Hub at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza — a permanent, community-led recovery center with 15+ partner services under one roof. Case management, dental, vision, mental health, food assistance, legal aid, housing navigation, and immigration support. Not temporary. Not a popup. Built to stay.

324Active Clients
15+Partner Services
7,581Assistance Instances
90+Zip Codes Served
03PHASE 3RENEWFall 2025+

From emergency response to community center.

The Hub is evolving into a permanent all-crisis community center — infrastructure that serves Los Angeles not just during the next disaster, but every single day in between. The model IBTU built in weeks is becoming the blueprint for community-led recovery nationwide.

1Permanent Hub
365Days / Year
All-CrisisModel
NationalBlueprint
The Relief Resource Hub

HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE

The Hub is open and serving fire-impacted community members at no cost. Walk in or call to schedule an appointment.

Case Management

HIPAA-compliant intake and ongoing support. 324 active clients.

Food & Grocery Distribution

Weekly distributions in partnership with Westside Food Bank.

Clothing & Essentials

Donated goods sorted and distributed with dignity.

Dental Access

Weekly dental clinic through Liberty Dental partnership.

Vision Screenings

On-site screenings with same-day glasses available.

Mental Health Support

Licensed providers on-site. No waitlist.

Housing Navigation

Dedicated navigators connecting clients to stable housing.

Legal Support

FEMA appeals, insurance guidance, and tenant protections.

Immigration Assistance

Trusted legal partners supporting undocumented community members.

Location

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Suite 224-226
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Get InvolvedVolunteer at the Hub →Donate →
Fire Relief — By the Numbers
717Cases
313Households
2,290Individuals
15,413Items Distributed
$4.5M+In-Kind Mobilized
23.4Avg Visits / Client

SUPPORT THE HUB

The Hub is open. The work continues. Every dollar and every hour extends the reach of community-built infrastructure.

Donate →Volunteer →