$5000 Fire Relief Grants from Young and Healthy - Applications Due by July 15

Through the generosity of FireAid to the Young & Healthy Alma Stokes Relief Fund, Young & Healthy is now accepting applications for $5,000 grants to be awarded to twenty individuals or families directly impacted by the fire.
 
Eligibility

 

• Applicant resided in area of San Gabriel Valley that was impacted by a recent qualified disaster from 01/01/2023 through 01/08/2025;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• Must be affected by the 2025 Eaton Fire in terms of loss, severe damage, or lack of access to one’s home, workplace/income, or school;
• Must have a household income at or below Area Median Income for Los Angeles County, which is contingent upon number of persons in household:

1 person: $68,750 2 persons: $78,550 3 persons: $88,400 4 persons: $98,200 5 persons: $106,050 6 persons: $113,900 7 persons $121,750 8 persons: $129,600

• Must submit only one complete application per household;
• To receive cash aid from Young & Healthy applicants must have access to a smart phone or email. Disbursements of funds are made electronically.

Apply Online at yhpasadena.org/fire-relief-grants/

Beacon Housing Helping Hand Grant Now Available

NHS Partners with California Housing Finance Agency to promote Mortgage Program that provides grants up to $20,000 (3 months of mortgage payments) for disaster survivors - ON SITE AT ALTADENA LIBRARY

For Eaton Fire residents, NHS team members will be on site at the Altadena Main Library (600 E. Mariposa) through Saturday, July 12 to assist residents who want help with their applications. WALK-INS are welcome, or you can make an appointment here.

 

NHS is here to help you verify whether you are eligible for the program and to apply. Please bring the required documents with you. List of required documents.

 

New Mortgage Relief Program for Disaster Victims
Apply NOW

 On June 12, California is launching the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide up to $20,000 to homeowners whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable as the result of a fire, flood or other declared disaster between January 2023 and January 2025, including the Eaton fire.

Eligible homeowners can apply for grants covering up to three months of mortgage payments, up to $20,000 total.

 

 

Eligibility criteria includes: 

 

Funds are limited, so homeowners are encouraged to take the following steps to prepare to apply to the program once the application opens on June 12:
 
1.    Check the list of qualified disasters for this program
2.    Confirm the program income limit, which varies by county
3.    See if their mortgage servicer is participating
4.    Gather required paperwork:
            • Mortgage statement 
            • Bank statements 
            • Utility bill 
            • Proof of income 
            • Homeowner insurance claim or FEMA application (may be needed)
 
Homeowner grants don't have to be repaid and applying to the program is free. Grants will be sent directly to the eligible homeowner's mortgage servicer.  Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, and funds will be awarded until they are exhausted. Grants will be reserved for eligible applicants as long as funds are available. 
 
For in-depth, one-on-one assistance with preparing and completing their application, homeowners can call l-800-501-0019 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, they can access free support and services from HUD ­certified housing counseling agencies. 
 
More program information, eligibility and the online application can be found at CalAssistMortgageFund.org. 
 

LA County Forward: Blueprint for Rebuilding

Los Angeles County has created the foundation for a flexible, coordinated operational plan to support businesses and residents as debris removal winds down and rebuilding accelerates. https://recovery.lacounty.gov/2025/07/07/la-county-forward-blueprint-for-rebuilding/

 

Highlights are at LA County Forward: Blueprint for Rebuilding.

 

Special Election – Altadena Town Council (Census Tract 4612)

Immigration Resources from National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) & CHIRLA

Know Your Rights (English) | Conozca Sus Derechos Basicos (Español)

 

 

Wildfire Survivor Support Centers Open 

Survivors of the LA fires can access essential services from FEMA, SBA, and select LA County departments at two survivor support locations found at 

 

Altadena Community Center

730 Altadena Dr., Altadena

 

One-Stop Rebuilding Center

1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles

 

 

Altadena Meals on Wheels Is Back!

 

 

Free Blood Lead Testing for Wildfire Impacted Communities

Smoke, ash, and debris from wildfires may contain harmful contaminants, including lead. The Department of Public Health (Public Health) is offering FREE blood lead testing for those who may be concerned about exposure to lead from the wildfires.

 

• Visit Your Medical Provider. Ask your doctor for a blood lead test. Testing is covered by most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal.
• Go to a Quest Lab for a Free Blood Lead Test. Dial 1-800-LA-4-LEAD to request a free appointment through Quest Labs. Simple, convenient, and confidential.
• Call 1-800-LA-4-LEAD (1-800-524-5323) for more information.

Youth@Work

Eaton Fire Impacted Youth

Partner with us through our Youth@Work (Y@W) program to help establish careers for youth in imapcted by the Eaton Fire. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/DEOYouthAtWork

PART & FULL-TIME TEMP JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS

IBTU is partnering with HACLA and the Workforce Developmentsystem to offer employmentopportunities at our Relief &Recovery Hub. 

 

Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/joinibtu for more information.

Watch Your Child Bloom with HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)

Do you want to have fun preparing your child for success in school? Is your child 2, 3, or 4 years old? Do you live in Pasadena, Altadena or Sierra Madre?

 

HIPPY Pasadena is a FREE program that prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond by giving parents the tools and confidence to be their child's first teacher. 

 

•    Engaging curriculum with age-appropriate activities for preschoolers

•    Weekly 1-hour visits for 30 weeks with a trained parent specialist

•    Social-emotional resources and support from a licensed mental health professional

•    In-person and online events to meet other HIPPY families in the community

 

Visit https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-health/home-instruction-for-parents-of-preschool-youngsters-hippy/ to start preparing your child for school! 

 

Questions? Call 626-744-6198 or email: hippy@CityOfPasadena.net.

Altadena Rotary Concerts in the Park
Saturdays July & August, 7-9pm

Loma Alta Park

Join the Altadena Rotary in cooperation with LA County Parks & Recreation for the 28th Annual Concert Series.  All concerts are free and start at 7pm at Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena.

Insurance Workshop

Saturday, July 12 • 10am-12pm

New Revelation Baptist Church, 855 N. Orange Grove Blvd.

Led by the CA Department of Insurance, this workshop will help guide you on how to work with the Department on any issues you may be having with your agent or adjuster during the claims process. Register at https://672821.eventbrite.com

Creative Wellness Workshop for Adults

Saturday, July 12 • 10:00-11:30am

Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond, Pasadena

FREE CREATIVE WELLNESS WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS AFFECTED BY THE EATON FIRE.

 

Please join Nancy Choe, art psychotherapist, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) faculty, and fellow Eaton Fire survivor, for a unique creative wellness workshop that integrates psychoeducation with creative activities.  Engaging in a creative activity in a group can: 

 

✓    Foster positive emotions

✓    Provide grounding and connection

✓    Promote meaning-making and resilience

 

Explore the healing power of making art and poetry. Participants can also opt-in to be part of a research project but not required.  This is a FREE workshop. No art or writing experience necessary-just bring yourself and an open mind. Register here. https://www.afterfirestories.com/workshop

Altadena Business Expo

Saturday, July 12 • 11am-2pm

Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa 

Join us for the Rebuilding Altadena Businesses Expo hosted by the Altadena Chamber of Commerce and Operation HOPE.

 

 

Shakespeare by the Sea: Julius Caesar
Sunday, July 13 • 7pm
Loma Alta Park 
(3330 N Lincoln Ave)

Admission is FREE. 

Law Center Wildfire Tenant Support Clinics
July 16, August 6 & 20
10:30am-12:30pm • Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (301 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena)

We offer FREE services for wildfire-impacted renters! Free legal advice for housing related issues like:
• Evictions & lockouts
• Fire damage repairs & rent reductions
• Lease terminations & security deposit refunds
 
Free help with replacing vital documents like:
• IDs and drivers licenses
• Social security cards
• Birth/marriage/death certificates

Shred Day
Friday, July 18 • 8am-12pm
Main Library Parking Lot

Bring old bills, bank statements, and other sensitive documents to our FREE, secure shredding event. Please remove rubber bands, plastic bags, and other binding materials from your paperwork. First come, first served.

Dena Summer Nights

Friday, July 18, 8-11pm

1609 Navarro Ave, Pasadena

Games. Food. Performances. Vibes. Art. Community. Sounds by Mr. Energy.

Rebuild & Rise! Job Fair and Recovery Pop-Up

Saturday, July 19, 11am-5pm

3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena

Join us for the first-ever "Hire a Survivor Job Fair - created exclusively for families impacted by the January fires.

 

Enjoy a free lunch, family activities & games, live music, and the chance to get hired on the spot! This day is dedicated to YOU - an opportunity to kickstart your recovery, meet with case managers, explore resources, connect with employers, and spend meaningful time with your community.

Home Again: Tiffany Tatreau Concert

Monday, July 21, 7pm

Loma Alta Park, 3330 N Lincoln Ave.

Join us for a free concert as Tiffany Tatreau sings songwriters of the 60s and 70s.

Community Food Distribution

Wedesday, July 23 • 11am-12pm

Main Library Parking Lot, 600 E. Mariposa

Impacted by the Eaton Fire? Stop by the Altadena Library to pick up a bag of fresh produce, courtesy of Hollywood Food Coalition.
 
Supplies are limited, first come, first served! If you can, please bring your own extra bags! 
 
The mission of Hollywood Food Coalition is to nourish the community by rescuing and distributing food, preparing nightly meals, and uniting efforts to achieve food equity. 

LA County Sheriff's Department Altadena Station Community Conversation

Wednesday, July 23, 6-8pm

Altadena Main Library,  600 E. Mariposa

For further information please contact Deputy Balyan at 626-798-1131 or abalyan@lasd.org.

Let's Talk, Let's Listen Community Series: Is the Answer for Altadena Minority Architects?

Wednesday, July 30  7-8:30pm

930 E. Rio Grande St, Pasadena

Join us as we learn together the next steps of Altadena rebuilding and rising. Doors open at 6:30pm.

 

We are at the 6 month mark since January 7th, rebuilding has begun and what role do architects play in Altadena rebuilding and rising from the ashes. Our panel conversation with NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) whose mission is rooted in a rich legacy of activism will offer residents practical advice on:

1. What does an architect actually do?
2. How to find the right architect for you.
3. What to expect during the design and building process.
4. Bringing your vision to life-with the community in mind.

Save the Date: Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center Grand Reopening

 

After 16 months of renovation and expansion, we’re proud to invite you to the GRAND REOPENING of our Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center! This beautiful, modernized, fully accessible library has been redesigned with our entire community in mind. From updated technology to new spaces for learning, connection, and creativity, our branch library is ready to serve Altadenans like never before.
 
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Bob Lucas Memorial Library, 2659 Lincoln Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
 
We hope you can join us for this exciting event!