July 23 Library Updates/Resources for Our Community

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NHS Partners - ON SITE AT ALTADENA LIBRARY TUESDAY & THURSDAY

for Mortgage Grant Application Assistance

For Eaton Fire residents, NHS team members will be on site at the Altadena Main Library (600 E. Mariposa) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-6pm until the end of July to assist residents who want help with their application for the state mortgage program that provides grants up to $20,000 (3 months of mortgage payments) for disaster survivors. WALK-INS are welcome.

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

Eligibility criteria includes:

Applicants' primary residence was destroyed or is uninhabitable due to a qualified disaster from 01/01/2023 through 01/08/2025
Applicant meets program income limits
Applicant has a mortgage or reverse mortgage
Applicant owns a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units)

More program information, eligibility and the online application can be found at CalAssistMortgageFund.org.

NHS also can assist with financial counseling, property inspections & assessments, financial assistance, and can connect you to local resource networks.

Altadena Library and Altadena Library Foundation aim to provide Eaton Fire Survivors with Hotspots

The Altadena Library Foundation has distributed 300 hotspots to Altadena residents whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable by the Eaton Fire. Thanks to our donors, the waitlist is open again. If you would like to be added to our waitlist for a free mobile hotspot, please complete this form: hotspot waitlist.

Due to limited supplies, meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee you will receive a hotspot.

If you'd like to donate to the Altadena Library Foundation, click here.

Need Home Remediation & Repairs, A Complete Home Rebuild or Want to Add an ADU to your property?

SGV Habitat for Humanity is focused on providing long-term solutions for those affected by the Eaton Fire. If you need home remediation & repairs, a complete rebuild of your home, or are interested in learning more about adding an ADU to your property, please complete their Home Damage and Assessment Form at: https://bit.ly/rebuildneeds.

Someone from their team will get back to you with more information and next steps after they receive your completed intake form. If you have questions, please email firerelief@sgvhabitat.org.

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

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

Immigration Assistance Referral Line

888-624-4752

Legal Assistance

213-201-3797

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.

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

The centers are open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm, closed on weekends.

No-Cost Emotional Support for People of Los Angeles

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.

Whether facing the aftermath of natural distaster or daily life's stresses, AlterCareLine is your safe space for mental well-being. Our Support Specialists are here to offer free, empathetic guidance, aiding you in your journey to find peace, resources, and stability.

AlterCareLine aspires to be a supportive community, guiding you towards positive mental health, especially in challenging times. Reach out through our website and let us help
you on your path to wellness.

Contact us via email at outreach@altercareline.com or scan the QR code or visit our website at https://altercareline.com/.

Altadena Meals on Wheels Is Back!

Altadena Meals on Wheels (AMOW) is proud to announce that we are again providing meals to our homebound neighbors after suspending service in the wake of January’s devastating wildfire.

Since 1973, Altadena Meals on Wheels has utilized a caring and dedicated team of volunteers to deliver hot, tasty meals to seniors who are homebound for reasons including illness, post-surgery rehabilitation/convalescence, and/or age, to help them live healthier, more nourished lives and remain independent in the comfort and security of their own homes.

There are no specific eligibility requirements to receive meals -- any Altadena resident in need is welcome to apply. To learn more or to sign up for service, please call us at 626-794-0313.

We are also seeking volunteer drivers to deliver meals along designated routes in Altadena, Monday through Friday. If you have a few hours to spare at least twice per month, we would love to hear from you. Please call 626-794-0313 to get started.

Altadena Meals on Wheels receives no federal funding and operates solely through the generosity of community partners, private donors and local organizations. Your support makes our work possible. To make a tax-deductible donation, please visit our website at www.altadenamealsonwheels.org.

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.

You're Invited to Take a Survey about
Well-Being & Meaning After the Fire

Help us understand what helps or hinders emotional recovery after a traumatic event. Complete a survey and share your photos and reflections for an online gallery.

Your story can inform mental health resources after a fire disaster. Help highlight the true impact of the fire.

Take an anonymous survey about your experience (5-10 minutes). Scan the QR code or visit www.afterfirestories.com/fire-recovery-survey

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.

Christmas in July

Saturday, July 26 • 11am

175. N. Euclid Ave, Pasadena

Free toys, bike raffles, games and food.

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

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

Dena Community Backpack Giveaway
Sunday, August 3 • 10am-2pm
Rose Bowl

This free community event will provide school supplies, resources, and support to families—especially those impacted by the Eaton Canyon fire. Register for this event by scanning the QR code or clicking here:

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

Free legal help to low-income renters who are facing wildfire-related housing issues or need help replacing lost vital documents. At the clinic, volunteer attorneys can provide free legal advice and counsel on things like:

Evictions, illegal lockouts, and lease terminations
Rent reductions and repairs for fire-damaged units
Recovering IDs, Social Security cards, and birth/marriage certificates

To schedule an appointment, you can email jsmalley@innercitylaw.org or call (213) 891-2880.

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!

SAVE THE DATE: Chris Holden's 26th Annual Community Resource Fair & Block Party

Saturday, August 23 • 3-7pm

500 Block of East Jackson Street, Pasadena

Free Online Filmmaking Classes for Teens & Adults

Interested in learning how to make films? Join Altadenan Deirdre McGill for a virtual online workshops in August/Sept. To sign up, please contact Deirdre at AltadenaFilmEvent@proton.me for details.