$91,170.44

Raised

Donations

$250,000

Goal

Help us Rise From the Flames


The Westside Waldorf School in Pacific Palisades, California, suffered a profound loss when its McComb Campus was destroyed in the Palisades Fire on January 8, 2025. This historic building, along with its beautiful courtyard and spiral of classrooms, has been a cornerstone of Waldorf education, nurturing countless children and families in the Westside of Los Angeles since January 2007. The entire campus for grades one through eight, including the woodshop where the heights of every student have been lovingly marked on the wall, has been lost. As the remaining fires burn out, we will assess the damage to the Early Childhood structures that are still standing.



In addition to losing their school, many of our students and faculty are facing displacement, ongoing evacuations, and the loss of their homes and belongings. Our greatest wish is to rebuild as a way to heal and demonstrate our commitment to our beloved and resilient community. We kindly ask for your support in these efforts. Your donations will directly assist our school in sustaining Waldorf education now and rebuilding swiftly for the future.


  • For Credit Card donations, give using the form on this page
  • Send donations via Wire Transfer
  • Send donations via Stock
  • Mail Cash/Check donations (made out to "Westside Waldorf School") to 1439-41 15th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404
  • For Crypto donations, contact: developmentcommittee@wswaldorf.org

Donor Wall77

Ashley Petersen | $100

With love, from Pleasant Hill, CA. For our friends, Erin, Eric and Oliver.

Rick | $100

ending Love from Blue Hill, Maine

Janna Hoadley | $500

Lisa Davd | $100

Wishing all the students, parents, teachers, staff and the school all the best!

Philip Bartolf | $100

In honor of Lemy and her mom, Ricki. Phil and Patsy and especially Barkley

Yael

Anonymous | $44

May peace and love surround the rebuilding process.

Tomoko Daikoku | $200

Meadowbrook Waldorf School | $100

Heather

Sending you all courage and love for the rebuilding of your school and community.

Anne Macdonald | $250

Mercedes Rudh | $50

Sending love from a Waldorf family at City of Lakes Waldorf in Minneapolis.

Katrin Wesolowski | $200

Lots of Love from Wolf, Leo & Luma. Apple Blossom Waldorf school & Housatonic Valley Waldorf school 🫂♥️

Su & Emmanuel Roubinowitz

Prayers for all impacted. For our friends John & Aliona Piscitello

Su Hokiarto

Joanna Calhoun

In our thoughts from all the way in Meridian, Idaho ❤️ - Moments In Bloom Events

Waldorf Spanish Teachers Association | $500

The Waldorf Spanish Teachers Association sends our most heartfelt prayers to you.

Chris Chapaneri | $100

Matt Petersen | $100

Orsa Horvath | $50

Patricia/Chris Johnston | $250

Janet and Jeff Kane | $200

Carol and Jack Petrash | $500

With you in the spirit!

Bandita Joarder | $250

Tamee Cooper | $90

Ylva Lundman

For my grandson Julian Farias and his friends ❤️

Nicolas Zuniga S | $100

Qurat

Tracy Nicholas | $200

To honor all families who love this school. May your spirit be refreshed as your children’s school home is rebuilt. Blessing to all!

Flora Seul-Jacklein | $100

I recall when you hosted an AWSNA board meeting many years ago. I was so impressed with your campus and the work that is happening. My very best wishes as you move into a new future and rebuild.