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As the world experiences climate events in rapid succession, it’s difficult to keep track, to remember the victims, survivors, and stories of one disaster before another strikes. But here at the Climate Justice desk, we haven’t forgotten the fires of Los Angeles, which, as of press time, were still burning. And in this week’s newsletter, we continue to cover one of the costliest disasters in US history. First, not all donations to fire victims are wanted, helpful, or even useable—especially in the case of clothing. How are LA nonprofits ([link removed]) responding to this problem? Next, will we heed the lessons on the value of community and mutual aid in neighbors’ collective response ([link removed]) to the fires? Then, while air quality in and around LA continues to be a hazard, which could have life-threatening consequences, wildfire
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The Problem of Clothing Donations in LA and Beyond ([link removed])
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Fire, Community, and Mutual Aid: A Personal Account from the LA Frontlines ([link removed])
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Why Aren’t Heat and Wildfire Smoke Called Disasters? ([link removed])
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Advocacy in a Second Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice ([link removed])
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On February 20 at 2pm EST, NPQ presents a premium webinar with practical guidance for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders on preparing to advocate on the executive, judicial, and legislative fronts, including likely immediate threats and how organizations can respond to them within 501c3 compliance regulations, how to defend progress already won, and how to advance where possible. Register here… ([link removed])

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