L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers

Published by: AP News
Original publication date: January 27, 2025

AP News reports on the challenges wildfire survivors face when applying for FEMA assistance and explains how disaster case managers can help households navigate paperwork, denials, appeals, and recovery resources. The article points readers to organizations involved in recovery support, including LARCRO, and highlights the importance of trusted nonprofit partners during the long recovery process.

D’Andre Lampkin serves as Vice Chairman of the Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization (LARCRO). This media mention is relevant to the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation because it reflects Lampkin’s broader community resilience, disaster recovery, and nonprofit leadership work across Southern California.