Post 283 Distribution Center Grand Opening (PHOTOS)

When the Palisades Fire swept through Los Angeles in January, it left a scar that will be felt for generations. Nearly 7,000 structures were destroyed, tens of thousands of residents were displaced, and entire neighborhoods faced the unimaginable task of starting over. Amid the chaos, American Legion Ronald Reagan–Palisades Post 283 stood, undamaged by flames and ready to assist the community as it has since the 1920s.

Within days of the fire, Post 283 members pivoted and worked to transform from a veterans’ hall into a community support center. Recognizing the scale of the disaster, Post 283 expanded its mission by establishing a Fire Relief Distribution Center at a storage locker facility in Culver City. This location quickly became a lifeline for families who had lost everything.

On Saturday, Post 283 celebrated the Grand Opening of the new center location at 6221 Bristol Parkway in Culver City, which will stay open through January 2026.