Karen Bass: “I would hate to think that the U.S. would move in a position of saying we are going to withhold aid unless you vote.”

Our efforts ultimately couldn't keep up with policies and funding cuts at the federal and state levels that pushed more people onto the streets.

But after the primary, we had to start over from scratch, so we need you to rush your matching donation right now to help fuel this campaign.

There’s more work to do.

The city and county have opened spaces for families seeking relief from the smoke, and we will continue working around the clock and doing everything possible to put this fire out completely.