Watch Mayor upcycle an outfit using thrifted items from Goodwill SoCal and free DIY upcycling tools from the @coachellaartstudios this year!
Follow along as Cricket thrifts her Coachella outfits @goodwillsocal and upcycles her fits at @coachellaartstudios in the Coachella campgrounds.
Watch Jewel as she gets ready for Coachella with the Coachella Art Studios and upcycled an outfit from @goodwillsocal.
Employment Opportunity
The 2025 LA Wildfires National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) was launched to provide temporary jobs and humanitarian aid following the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles.
$25 per hour jobs opportunities for:
- Cleanup
- Repair
- Support Services
Eligible Participants Include:
- Individuals laid off due to the disaster
- Dislocated workers
- Long-term unemployed individuals
- Self-employed individuals who lost work due to the fires
The program will run through June 30, 2025.
CLICK HERE to begin the application.
For more information, contact:
818.482.1754 ext. 7005
Or Lorraine Gaeta at 323.383.3712
lgaeta@goodwillsocal.org
Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Center
LA Mission College (Campus Center Lower Level)
13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Additional Services Include:
Family Services
- Assist in screening and applying for income support programs
- Assess for emergency shelter and rental assistance
- Assist with filing taxes and claiming up to $10,000 in tax credits
- Access to food, transportation, and other basic needs
- Referrals to immigration services
Employment Services
- Job placement and job training
- Offer supportive services, such as clothing, union dues, and transportation
- Access to temporary employment at $25-$27 per hour for 600 hours
- Up to $2,000 available in relief funds
Youth Services
- Help applying for part-time jobs
- Youth educational services
- Guidance in accessing mental health resources
- Support in finding after-school activities
Small Business Services
- Bilingual assistance for business permits
- Financial advice for recovery
- Business management and growth workshops
- Grants available from $2,000 to $25,000
Additional Information and Resources:
City of Los Angeles Resources for Workers & Businesses
LA County Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program
Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Flyer
Read Patch.com editor Kat Schuster’s article about Goodwill SoCal’s new store in Temecula.
Read The RainCross Gazette’s reporter Ken Crawford’s article on Goodwill SoCal’s newest Outlet Store in Riverside, CA.
SoCal News Group reporter Samantha Gowen’s article about Goodwill SoCal’s new Riverside Warehouse Clearance Center.
Read Patch.com editor Ashley Ludwig’s article about Goodwill SoCal’s new Warehouse Clearance Center in Riverside, CA.
If you love thrifting, this is a can’t-miss event. Grab your friends, head to Riverside, and get ready to dive for treasure at the bins! Can’t wait to see some of you there! ✨ Watch Kaitlin’s video here!
Follow along here as UCR’s Thrift Club visits our new Riverside Warehouse Clearance Center.
