What We Do
Turning Compassion Into Action
We deliver timely disaster response, resource coordination, and long-term support - led by locals, for locals.
Our Mission
Topanga REACH is a community-led disaster relief, emergency aid & community resilience organization born in the heart of Topanga Canyon. We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit. We mobilize neighbors, local partners, and critical resources to provide timely, compassionate disaster response and recovery, while building long-term resilience for our canyon and beyond.
Rooted in the spirit of Topanga — creative, connected, and a little wild — we’re pioneering a new, grassroots model of emergency aid: one that is fast, human-centered, replicable, and fueled by people who show up when it matters most.
Through collaboration, care, and action, we’re not just responding to crisis — we’re strengthening the community that makes recovery possible.
WHAT WE DID:
Crisis HQ
During the Palisades Fire, with the help of the Hollywood Teamsters 399, we quickly mobilized a full-scale disaster relief lot in the back of Monty's Steakhouse-an access point for free PPE, health & safety supplies, baby supplies, pet supplies, clean water showers, generators, clothing, fresh and non-perishable food, a hub for hot meal delivery, and more for our local community in crisis.
WHAT WE DID:
Disaster Zone Distribution
During the Palisades Fire, Topanga REACH helped facilitate the delivery of up to 1,500 meals a day into the canyon, along with comfort care essentials and critical supplies used by LAFD, CHP, LAPD & our local brigade and vulnerable residents-supporting first responders with the care, coordination, and community they needed on the front lines.
WHAT WE DO:
The REACH Outpost
A lifeline in the heart of the canyon.
We’ve scaled down our Crisis HQ into a nimble, ongoing resource for the community. The REACH Outpost is a free supply hub stocked with essentials like PPE, clothing, household goods, personal care items, bedding, smoke remediation kits, non-perishable food, kid and baby supplies, and more. Whether you’re recovering, rebuilding, or just in need—this space is here for you.
WHAT WE DO:
Recovery & Resource Events
In the wake of crisis, connection matters. Topanga REACH has facilitated in-person access to vital services and expert guidance from FEMA, the SBA, EDD, LA County Public Health, the Army Corps of Engineers, mental health advocates, and more. These events are designed to support recovery, offer trusted information, and bring critical resources directly to our canyon community.
WHAT WE DO:
Community Building Events
Resilience begins with relationships. We believe that gathering-in joy, in purpose, in shared experience-strengthens the fabric of our community. From everyday connection to moments of crisis, these bonds make us more capable, more compassionate, and more whole. We were proud to reimagine this year’s Earth Day Celebration and look forward to many more events that bring our canyon together.
WHAT WE DO:
Long term recovery & ongoing aid
Topanga REACH continues to grow as a trusted hub for long-term recovery, working hand-in-hand with nonprofits, public agencies, local businesses, and community members to meet the deeper, often overlooked needs that arise after disaster. Our efforts are rooted in collaboration, care, and a lasting commitment to the well-being of our canyon.
DONATE NOW
Help support our community programs like Free Produce Boxes & Healing Events by making either a one time, or recurring contribution on our fundraising platform, CROWDED. All donations are tax deductible.