community partners

It takes a village to rebuild a city.

These are the people, partners, and donors standing with us as we help LA wildfire survivors return home. Whether you gave $20 or offered your platform, we’re here because of you.

We’re just getting started—and there’s room for more at the table.

Azurin & June Music “founding few” crew

Named after our top donors, this small, yet scrappy crew helped launch Lotus Rising LA. Some gave as individuals. Others brought a circle with them. Every name here is part of our foundation.

major support

($1,000 and above)

  • Michelle & Robert (“Fobby Robby”) Azurin, Tweedy Medical Group

  • Mike Himelstein, June Music Inc

giving circle

$500–$999

  • Hyun Joon (Billy) Seol, July Life Coach

    Together with the generous support of:
        • Jaclyn Smith
        • Gunila Pedersen
        • Nataliya Kapitanova
        • Jamie Lee

Billy led this effort and gave personally. This group made their gift in solidarity and now have our giving circle fundraiser model named in their honor.

first believers

  • Alba & Greg Medina-Keeling

  • Brandon Bodkin

  • Daniel Kang & Teni Lopez-Cardenas

  • Jodi Ladge

  • Melody Thomrongsith

  • Nancy Rosales

  • Sharon Bushy

  • Simone Mequiles

  • Stephanie Sayre

  • Veronica Moy & Michael Corpe

community partners

Our work is stronger because we don’t do it alone. From architects and legal advocates to survivor-led networks and foundations, these partners bring expertise, resources, and compassion that expand what’s possible for families rebuilding after disaster.

  • VMC Architecture

    Architecture partner providing expert consultation on rebuilding, permitting, and prefab strategies. Victor and his team bring decades of experience in residential and community design across LA, helping us navigate what’s possible.

  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

    As one of LA’s leading trial firms, Quinn Emanuel has represented wildfire survivors in landmark cases for nearly two decades.

    Their expertise in litigation ensures that families facing overwhelming loss have strong advocates on their side.

  • Friends of Prefab

    A volunteer-led group helping families from the Eaton and Palisades Fires understand their options for prefabricated housing.

    By answering questions and demystifying the prefab process, they make rebuilding feel less overwhelming and more possible.

  • LA Strong Foundation

    Supporting recovery efforts across Los Angeles, the LA Strong Foundation focuses on resilience, equity, and rebuilding community.

    They generously provided our hygiene kits. A true testament to the saying, “it takes a village.”

  • Eaton Fire Survivors Network (EFSN)

    A survivor-led community of more than 7,000 (and growing!), EFSN connects families with resources, expert-led webinars, and advocacy tools.

    Their leadership ensures no survivor has to navigate recovery alone.

  • Pali LTRG

    Formed after the Palisades Fire, Pali Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) unites local leaders, neighbors, and national partners to guide thousands of families toward recovery.

    From funds and materials to emotional support, they help ensure no one is left behind.

  • Foothill Catalog Foundation

    A grassroots nonprofit formed by local residents and Architects to support wildfire-impacted homeowners in rebuilding affordably, efficiently, and with neighborhood character in mind.

    They've pioneered a “21st-century Sears Catalog” for fire recovery, offering a growing collection of pre-approved home designs that cut both cost (40–60%) and construction time dramatically.

Each of these organizations shows what it means to stand with community in times of need. Whether through funding, services, or hands-on support, their partnership reminds us that rebuilding takes all of us.

If your organization would like to join this effort, we’d love to talk.

start your own circle
or partner with us

Want to start a giving circle like Billy? We’ll help you every step of the way. Whether you're rallying a few friends or exploring a company match, there's a place for you here.

We also welcome conversations with brand collaborators, architects, builders, and local businesses who believe in the work.

donor transparency

Want to see how donations are used?

We believe in being clear about where every dollar goes. Right now, your support helps us build the foundation: staffing, systems, and tools that make everything else possible. As we grow, your giving will directly fund home rebuilds, furniture, and the families at the heart of this work.

See how your support is used and what we’re working toward:

visit our Candid profile here