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Reach Out World Wide (ROWW) Announces Next Phase of Relief
Reach Out WorldWide has received funding through the American Red Cross 2025 California Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Program.
 
The grant will support ROWW’s long-term wildfire recovery efforts, including broader community outreach and referrals, household needs assessments, and targeted distributions of furniture, appliances, clothing, and more.
 
To learn more about the program, request assistance, volunteer or donate, visit https://roww.org/project/california-wildfire-long-term-recovery-program/
Steadfast LA Launches Initiative with Banc of California to Support Small Businesses in Wildfire-Impacted Communities with Direct Grants up to $50,000
Steadfast LA, the nonprofit founded by civic leader and businessman Rick Caruso to accelerate the rebuilding of Los Angeles with private-sector solutions, announced today a Small Business Initiative launched with a $1 million donation from Banc of California’s Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund.
 
The initiative will support retailers, restaurants, and other independent businesses in Altadena, Malibu, and the Pacific Palisades impacted by the devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires with direct grants of up to $50,000.
 
To learn more about eligibilty requirements and to apply, click here
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 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: 
 
 
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.
 
GER3 Offering Smoke Remediation and Repairs
Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER3) is a non-profit offering a comprehensive approach to remediation and repairs for Altadena residents, working with homeowners to assess damage, test for hazardous materials, remediate using licensed contractors, post-test, and make the necessary repairs at no cost to the homeowner.
 
Our services are all-encompassing, designed to serve a homeowner's full smoke remediation and repair needs; we currently do not offer standalone services. We prioritize applicants that do not have the means or ability to remediate themselves.
 
To register for this service, please complete our Smoke Remediation and Repairs Program Contact Registration form.
GER3 Offering Wildfire Preparedness Services to Standing Homes in Altadena
Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER3) is a non-profit offering fully funded wildfire preparedness services to standing homes in Altadena.
 
Thanks to donor support, this work comes at no cost to homeowners . By living in the Wildland-Urban Interface, it is understood that the risk of a wildfire is always present. GER3’s mission is to reduce that risk by hardening homes against future wildfires, one cluster at a time.
 
We are currently identifying clusters of 5–10 standing homes in Altadena to participate, helping neighbors strengthen their properties and build a more wildfire-resilient community together.
 
We’re accepting homeowner registrations until August 29. If you know of a cluster that may be interested, please share this registration form with them. For more information about GER3’s Wildfire Preparedness Programming, email Alexis Helgeson at alexis.helgeson@ger3.org.
 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.
Altadena Town Council Meeting - August 19 Recap
The Altadena Town Council is back in person. In case you missed the Aug. 19, you can watch a recap of it here.
Exploring Affordable Rebuilding Options for Eaton Fire Survivors - Informational Forum at Pasadena Senior Center
In case you missed the affordable rebuilding options forum at the Pasadena Senior Center on July 22, you can watch a recap of the session here.
Eaton Fire Survivors Network: AI for Total Loss
Video Replay
If you missed the AI for Total Loss webinar last week, you can still watch the video (click below). This and previous Eaton Fire Survivors Network videos here
 
Immigration Resources from National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) & CHIRLA
 
Immigration Assistance Referral Line
888-624-4752
 
Legal Assistance
213-201-3797
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. recovery.lacounty.gov
 
NAMI SGV: Monthly Fire Peer Support Group
Third Tuesday Every Month, 5:30-7pm on Zoom
No obligations, no cost, no registration required. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82656151783 Meeting ID number: 826 5615 1783 or scan the QR code.
 
Fire Peer Support Group flyer
Free Mental Health Support for Those Affected by the Wildfires
Anyone impacted by the SoCal Wildfires can receive up to six free therapy sessions—no insurance required. Counseling is available for children, teens, families, and adults. Our services are designed to support emotional healing and help you build healthy coping skills as you move forward. Support groups and other specialized services are also available.
 
To get connected to services, contact us at: 424-362-2935 http://didihirsch.org/wildfires.
 
If you need to talk to someone now, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org for free, confidential 24/7 support from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
 
Teens can call (800) 852-8336 (6 –10 p.m. PST), text TEEN to 839863 (6–9 p.m. PST), or email via TeenLine.org to talk to a trained teen volunteer.
Didi Hirsch Mendtal Health Support flyer
Eaton Fire Parent Support Groups
After the Eaton fire, many families are still feeling stressed and unsure about the future. To help, Young & Healthy and The Center for Connection are offering small support groups for parents and caregivers affected by the Eaton fire.
 
The groups focus on helping parents stay connected with their children, handle stress, and build strength during hard times. Parents will have a safe place to talk, get support, and learn ways to help their kids-and themselves -heal and feel better.
 
These groups are based on the work of Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, a well-known author and the founder of The Center for Connection.
 
Call us to learn more or sign up. 626-795-5166.
Free Play Based Family Therapy
Has your family been through a hard time because of the fires? Is your child feeling sad, worried, or struggling with changes?
 
You are not alone. We are here to help.
 
Play therapy uses play to help families talk, heal, and feel better. In these sessions, kids and parents play and talk together with a trained therapist. This can help everyone feel more calm, connected, and strong. Young & Healthy is partnering with the Center for Connection to offer 6 FREE sessions of play-based family therapy with a licensed therapist to families with a child aged 2-12 who were affected by the fires.
 
Call us to learn more or sign up. 626-795-5166 or visit www.yhpasadena.org.
Are you 18 or under?
Were you impacted by the Eaton Fire?
We want to hear your story.
In Other People’s Shoes Productions in association with Pacific Clinics is creating a theatre piece to lift up the voices of young fire survivors in our community.
 
We’re looking for young people 18 and under who are interested in sharing their experiences and feelings in a safe environment.
 
The finished piece will be crafted from excerpts of the stories and voiced by professional actors. Our hope is to provide a way to help our community heal.
 
If you’re interested in participating or to learn more, use the QR code or visit:
Fire Stories project flyer
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
 
 
Questions? Call 626-744-6198 or email: hippy@CityOfPasadena.net.
Participate in AFTER FIRE STORIES: A SURVEY ON WELL-BEING & MEANING
We want to learn what supports emotional recovery after a fire disaster and what makes it more difficult. Take our anonymous research survey to help us understand the fire’s
real-life impact.
 
Take a 5-10 minute anonymous survey on distress, challenges, and what helps you cope. Survey at www.afterfirestories.com/fire-recovery-survey
 
PhotoStories for an Online Gallery Exhibition
Share 1–3 meaningful photos with captions. Some experiences can’t be captured in words alone. www.afterfirestories.com/photostories 
 
Legal Aid Foundation of LA:
Disaster Legal Events in August
 
Call LAFLA at 800-399-4529 to see if you are eligible for direct legal assistanc with your disaster related issue. We may be able to help with issues such as FEMA appeals, renters' rights, and insurance coverage disputes.
 
Scan the QR codes to register for an event or visit www.lafla.org/fires.
Disaster Legal Services in August flyer
Disaster Legal Services in August flyer (Spanish)
Disaster Relief Workshop for Tenants
Thursday, August 21, 3:30pm on Zoom
Understand your legal rights as a tenant after the LA Wildfire disaster and how to get help. Scan the QR codes below to register for the events.
 
Disaster Relief Workshop for tenants flyer
Disaster Relief Workshop for tenants flyer Spanish
Children of One Planet: Music For Hope America Fundraiser
Thursday, August 21 • 6-9pm
Western Justice Center, 55 S. Grand Ave., Pasadena
The proceeds go towards their Music for Hope America proaram that serves children across LA count displaced by the Eaton Fire. Our accessible classes in parks, schools, and foster homes have been enriching the mental and physical health of children by fostering essential life skills, promoting social connections, and nurturing creativity.
Scan the QR code or visit www.childrenofoneplanet.org for tickets.
 
Children of ONe PLanet Music for Hope America
Foothill Catalog Presents Altadena Revealed: Altadena Architecture: A Legacy & an Elegy with speaker Tim Gregory
Friday, August 22 • 7-9pm
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa
To register, scan the QR code or click here. For free admission, email info@foothillcatalog.org.
Repair Cafe
Saturday, August 23 • 10am-1pm
Altadena Main Library
Chris Holden's 26th Annual Community Resource Fair & Block Party
Saturday, August 23 • 3-7pm
500 Block of East Jackson Street, Pasadena 
Legal Aid Foundation of LA: FEMA Appeals Clinic
Tuesday, August 26 • 2-5pm
on Zoom
To register, scan the QR code or click here.
LAFLA FEMA Appeals Flyer
LAFLA Apelar Decisions de FEMA flyer
Immigration Workshop 
Wednesday, Aug. 27 • 12pm
Virtually on Zoom 
Register for this workshop by scanning the QR code or clicking here.
 
TOPICS INCLUDE:
  • HOW TO AVOID IMMIGRATION FRAUD AND SCAMS 
  • THE IMMIGRATION COURT PROCESS (REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS)
  • YOUR RIGHTS IN IMMIGRATION COURT OR WHEN DEALING WITH IMMIGRATION AGENTS 
  • ELIGIBILITY FOR U VISA, FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION CITIZENSHIP, AND MORE 
NLSA: FEMA Advice and Appeals Clinic
Thursday, Aug. 28
12:30-3:30pm (Appt ONLY)
Pacific Oaks College, 45 W Eureka St, Pasadena
 
Clinic by appointment only. You can attend in person or choose to receive a phone call at your appointment time. For appointment, call 1-800-433-6251 or fill out the online intake form here.
 
Get help with:
  • Preparing an appeal of a FEMA denial
  • Understanding your rights to FEMA benefits
  • Get counsel and advice on a FEMA issue
FEMA ADVICE APPEALS CLINIC
Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival
Saturday, Aug. 30 • 10am-2pm
Altadena Main Library
Join us for a fun-filled morning as we watch live action, animation, and documentary short films from Los Angeles and around the globe. Special appearance by select filmmakers, with a quick Q&A about their films. 
 
We'll finish the inspiring session with a beginners' animation workshop with CalArts alum and story artist Anthony Paras. 
Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival flyer
Melodia Mariposa Lecture Series: Conducting - A Life
Friday, Sept. 26 • 7-8pm
Altadena Main Library
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear one of the most esteemed and influential conductors of our time, right here in Altadena.
 
Mr. Conlon is a rare figure whose work has defined and enriched the classical music traditions of the U.S. and Europe for over 50 years. He is giving this inaugural Melodia Mariposa lecture especially for the survivors of the Eaton Fire.
 
Tickets are free, but registration is required as space is limited. Register here or scan the QR code below.
Melodia Mariposa Lecture Series
SAVE the DATE: 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast
Oct. 23, 8am • Pasadena Hilton
Get ready for the 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast! For over two decades, this powerful event has brought together the Pasadena and Glendale communities and beyond, fostering deep learning and inspiring action for racial justice.
For more than two decades, this powerful gathering has united the Pasadena and Glendale communities and beyond, sparking deep learning and inspiring bold action for racial justice.
 
This year, we are honored to welcome Joanna S. Jackson, President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation, as our keynote speaker. With over 25 years of leadership in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors, Joanna is a champion for racial and social justice whose work has transformed communities across California and the nation.
 
Early bird tickets available now! Click here to purchase.

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