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Rotary Club of Altadena Grant Application Open
First Deadline: March 31, 2025 |
The Rotary Club of Altadena is now accepting Altadena fire relief grant applications.
The Altadena Rotary fire relief grants will support community projects that benefit Altadena residents, businesses, services, and charities affected by the Eaton Fire. Applications will be considered and prioritized on the basis of need and impact.
Grant applications must be completed by not-for-profit 501(c) organizations only. Organizations may sponsor projects by individuals, businesses, or units of government. Grant projects must be intended for and completed within the unincorporated area of Altadena.
Grants are available between $500 and $5,000. Matching funds are encouraged but not required. Funding for a purpose that is part of a larger project is acceptable. Grants will be considered on a rolling basis quarterly with deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2025.
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Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena
The deadline to register for FEMA assistance is March 10, 2025! |
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Disater Relief Deadlines! |
Apply for financial assistance, grants, funds, and complete your debris removal formal by these deadlines.
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Introducing the Eaton Fire Collaborative: A United Effort for Recovery & Rebuilding |
The Eaton Fire Collaborative has come together to support the rebuilding and recovery of our community. This unified effort brings together community groups, local nonprofits, city, county, and state officials dedicated to helping those affected. This group has been meeting weekly since January 14th behind the scenes to create this unified group.
Our mission is to provide a coordinated response and clear communication to ensure that resources, assistance, and information reach the people and organizations that need them most.
How We Are Helping:
- Trusted Resource Hub – A newly launched collaborative website serving as a vetted, go-to sourcefor vital recovery information.
- Master Calendar & Donation Distribution & Events– A centralized system to streamline events, donation efforts, and essential forms.
- Eaton Fire Volunteer Hub – A platform where organizations can organize volunteer support, and individuals can sign up for opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
- Efficient Coordination – Working to prevent duplication of efforts, reduce strain on government resources, and address logistical concerns such as traffic and waste management.
- Establishing Long Term Recovery Structure - a unified plan that gathers the knowledge and resources to comprehensively support residents and businesses throughout the recovery process and makes rebuilding a greater possibility for all.
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Need Help with Clean Up or Repair Work? See if Hope Crisis Response Network Can Help. |
We at Hope City, and our partners, are here to serve you in this difficult time. Our services are free of cost to those severely under-insured or no insurance at all. We are only assisting at Primary Residences. We do assist renters, see the terms in the form.
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Did You Miss the Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (ACONA) Meeting on Feb. 25? Watch It Here |
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No-Cost Emotional Support for Los Angeles Residents |
Get Mental Wellness Support Through Nature's Challenges. In times of natural upheaval like the devastatingly severe fires in January, AlterCareline offers a comforting presence in Los Angeles County. We provide thoughtful support that helps individuals and communities better cope with and regain emotional balance.
We are here to help!
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Are You Displaced? Join the Eaton Fire Survivors Network
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LA County Library Food Distribution Event
Saturday, March 8, 11am-1pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
4545 N Oakwood Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 |
In partnership with LA County Office of Food Equity and the Fresh Produce and Floral Council, LA County Library is hosting a Food Distribution Event to aid those impacted by the Eaton Canyon Fires.
The event will provide fresh produce, and there will be enough supplies to assist 150 families (while supplies last).
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EFT Tapping for Wellness
Tuesday, March 11 • 6-7:30pm
Main Library Community Room |
Tapping utilizes acupressure points on the face and body. By focusing on a stressful thought that’s creating tension in your body and gently tapping your fingers on these specific points, you send a calming signal to your brain. Pick up some pointers on EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) as an acupressure anxiety reliever with our guest speaker, Paul J. Hermelin.
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CA Deputy Insurance Commissioner Tony Cignarale
Thursday, March 13 • 8-9pm
on Zoom |
Struggling with an insurance claim? California Department of Insurance Deputy Commissioner Tony Cignarale is here to help. Sign up for Zoom meeting
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Parent Education Seminars: Speech & Language Development in Children Ages 2-5
Friday, March 14 • 10am-12pm
Main Library Community Room |
Join us for one, two or three seminars that will provide you with practical tools and strategies to support the development of your child’s communication skills. For parents with children 2-5 years. Registration is required, and you must sign up for each session you wish to attend. www.altadenalibrary.org/programs.
March 14: Speech and Language Development & Literacy Skills (2-5 Years)
March 21: Speech and Language Development & Motor Skills (2-5 Years)
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Black Family Wellness Expo
Saturday, March 15 10am-2pm
Jackie Robinson Community Center |
Free health screenings, free Colgate dental screening, workshops and resources, snacks, and more. For registration information, e-mail bfwellness91109@gmail.com |
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Free SkillShares: Tapestry Weaving for Beginners
Saturday, March 15 • 10am-1pm
Side Street Projects, Canada Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 |
Join Teaching Artist Diane Briones Williams for a hands-on workshop that introduces participants to the art of tapestry weaving, offering a creative and meditative experience. Using simple tools and techniques, attendees will learn how to create their own woven piece, which they can take home and continue working on. This workshop is designed for ages 12 and up and is suitable for both beginners and those with some crafting experience. |
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Altadena Poets Laureate Present Burning Issues
Saturday, March 15 • 11am-1pm
Main Library Community Room |
This reading, two months after the Eaton Fire, marks the five-year anniversary of Southern California's COVID lockdown, even as walls rise and violence escalates against targeted communities at home and abroad.
Featured writers include: Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed, Olga García Echeverría, Lisa Cheby, Anita Rangel, Jamie Asaye FitzGerald, Alicia Vogl Saenz, Adhalia Rivera, Hendrick Knapp, Lester Graves Lennon, and Sehba Sarwar.
The Altadena Poetry Review is accepting new poems related to the conflagration. Please visit altadenapoetryreview.com for submission details. |
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Free On-Site Youth Woodworking with Side Street Projects
Saturday, March 15 • 11am-1pm
Side Street Projects, Canada Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 |
Open to ages 5-15, students will learn about art, design, and engineering by building wooden projects using only raw materials, hand tools, and imagination. Our classroom(s) all have individual adjustable workbenches equipped with everything needed to create a multitude of woodworking projects. Professional teaching artists will guide students in creative problem-solving and using tools safely, effectively, and confidently on their own.
https://www.sidestreet.org/mobile-woodworking-classes |
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Art for Dena
Saturday, March 15 • 6:30-8:30pm
Callisto Tea House |
Join us in reminding our hearts what Altadena sparks in us. Come and view pictures from the mountains of Dena and create your own art piece. All materials will be provided. All ages welcome. Tea will be provided. RSVP@ Christina.lopez053@gmail.com
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Free Fire Recovery Conservation Clinic
Sunday, March 16 • 12pm & 1pm
Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena |
Do you need help with your fire-damaged art and cherished belongings? We are here to help! Art Recovery LA, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, is offering FREE services to those affected by the fires, including:
- Assessments of your recovered artworks and belongings
- Cleaning and repairing objects damaged by soot and ash
- Assistance with removal of the smell of smoke from small objects
- Custom archival boxes for safe storage
Bring your artworks, photographs, photo albums, stuffed animals, toys, collectibles, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and other cherished belongings that survived the fires.
Space is limited and registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conservation-clinic-tickets-1263113680019?aff=oddtdtcreator
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A Celebration of Women's History Month
Essay Reading & Art Exhibit
Wednesday, March 26 • 6pm
Marshall Fundamental Secondary School |
Celebrate Women's History Month with Pasadena Unified at the "Honoring the Women's Movement and the Power of Us" essay reading and art exhibition. Keynote speakers are State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez and Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Blanco. The 2025 theme is Together We Rise.
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Celebrate Earth Day in Altadena
Volunteer Opportunities Every Saturday in April
Saturday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 9am-2pm
Loma Alta Park |
Celebrate Earth Day by helping restore Loma Alta Park. Some of the volunteer work will consist of:
- Planting Trees
- Landscaping
- Painting Murals and Sidewalks
All volunteers need to register. Please scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3QIsyxK
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