BGCMLA Clubs Open During Los Angeles Fires
January 9, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) - Our hearts go out to all communities affected by the Greater Los Angeles fires. With schools closed and families displaced, we're opening our doors to ALL youth ages 6 - 18. Registration fees have been waived during this time so that all kids in need have a safe place to go. Please see below for a list of resources.
Thursday, January 9th
All Clubs are open at 12:30 PM.
Friday, January 10th
All Clubs are open 8 AM - 6 PM.
Monday, January 13th
Bell Gardens Club is open 8 AM - 6 PM.
Watts/Willowbrook Club is closed.
All other Clubs and sites are open during regular hours.
Tuesday January 14th & Beyond
All Clubs and sites are open during regular hours.
These Clubs include:
- Challengers Club, 5029 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Watts/Willowbrook Club, 1339 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
- Venice Club, 2232 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
- Bell Gardens Club, 7104 Perry Rd, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Click here to learn more about the programs we offer.
Please stay safe, and help us spread the word so more families can access our Clubs! For a list of live and ongoing community resources, check out our Instagram stories @bgcmla.
Additional resources:
- For live fire & shelter updates: app.watchduty.org
- Mutual Aid: tiny.cc/malan-fire
- Apply for FEMA Assistance: recovery.lacounty.gov/resources/
- General Resources: 211la.org/LA-Wildfires
- Cash Aid for Outdoor Workers:
inclusiveaction.org/workeraid




