CORE Celebrate The Groundbreaking of The Center for The Community in Altadena
CORE hosted a groundbreaking event for its second brick-and-mortar, The Center for Community, on January 10 in Altadena.
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CORE’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT CONCERT
The emergency response nonprofit co-founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee celebrated 15 years of humanitarian impact with a livestream concert that raised vital funds to power CORE’s lifesaving relief efforts, from Los Angeles and Jamaica to Ukraine and beyond.
Anthem Blue Cross Provides $1.5 Million to Advance Continued Long-Term Wildfire Recovery in Los Angeles County
Anthem’s fuels CORE’s five-year recovery initiative, including the October 2025 opening of The Hub, a 4,000 square-foot community space offering low-to-no-cost services, such as disaster case management, and supports CORE’s Community Center.
CORE receives grant from American Red Cross for Hurricane Helene
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is pleased to announce a new grant from the American Red Cross to help people in Lowndes County, Georgia, affected by Hurricane Helene.
CORE to Prepare SoCal Communities for Wildfires
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is thrilled to announce a $2.3 million grant from the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for a wildfire prevention and preparedness program.
CORE Working with Listos California to Protect Communities
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is pleased to continue working with Listos on a multi-year program that will see 850,000 people in communities across the state become better prepared for disasters.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Economy Launches A Grant Program For Young Entrepreneur Training
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) will launch finance educational programs aimed at improving the professional skills of young entrepreneurs in Ukraine.
