Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grants

SoCalGas awarded $150,000 to three local cities for their climate adaptation solution projects that address climate vulnerabilities in disadvantaged communities. Awardees include the City of La Puente, McFarland, and Colton. To date, SoCalGas has provided $50,000 grants to 11 municipalities to support local planning efforts in preparing for and recovering from extreme weather events.

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

SoCalGas’ grant supported the funding for one of two much-needed Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) helicopters. A light-duty helicopter is primarily used for “Helicopter Command” purposes - command, communication, control, and observation of wildfires, high-rise fires, and other major emergency incidents. On average, the command aircraft is activated twice per day. This number significantly increases during fire season when aircraft support is needed around the clock. Acquiring a versatile aircraft ensures the reliability and customer safety of the essential services provided by LAFD.

Covenant House California

Through a comprehensive continuum of age-appropriate housing and supportive services, Covenant House California (CHC) serves an average of 2,000 youth (ages 18 – 24) each year in Los Angeles who are experiencing homelessness. SoCalGas’ grant supported two projects – the expansion of the Hollywood campus which would increase the capacity by 20% in the Safe Haven Emergency Shelter program and the opening of Olive Tree Commons, which is a brand new 16-unit apartment complex. Olive Tree Commons, will have an on-site residential manager living at the complex and will represent a new opportunity for CHC to provide housing that serves parenting youth.