Disaster Response in the Diocese of Los Angeles

As the devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires burned across Los Angeles, Bishop John Harvey Taylor directed all donations to the One Body & One Spirit Appeal to be used to help individuals and institutions most affected by the fires.

Appeal grant applications are currently being reviewed weekly by a panel representing diocesan fiduciary bodies, with funds disbursed promptly upon approval.

Every single dollar raised goes right back out as grants, with absolutely no administrative cost.

The diocesan One Body & One Spirit Appeal - launched as an emergency fund during the Covid pandemic - has a proven record of routing contributions directly to help congregations and institutions meet emergent needs and unbudgeted expenses.

As of April 11, 2025, the One Body & One Spirit Fire Relief Appeal has raised more than $655,000 for fire relief efforts, and more than $341,000 has already gone out as a grants to individuals directly impacted by the wildfires.

In partnership with Episcopal Relief & Development, an additional $20,000 has gone out in grants to congregations and local organizations to further provide individual financial assistance and support community pastoral care.

To donate online, please click the green Give Now button. All major credit cards, Klarna, and Apple Pay are accepted. For other methods of contributing, click the "Ways to Give" tab for more info.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity in supporting the Appeal and making a difference in hundreds of our siblings' lives.