LA County's Rebuilding Consultation Appointments at Altadena One-Stop Permit Center

464 W. Woodbury Rd., Suite 210

One-Stop Permit Centers have been established for residents impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

 

Advice/guidance on how to:

 

Walk-ins are welcome and consultation appointments can be scheduled at the Altadena 

One-Stop Permit Centers. Schedule appointment here (scroll down page for Altadena link) https://recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/one-stop-permit-centers/

 

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/

We need Altadenans to help us design a new community mural for the Bob Lucas Library!
Friday, Sept 26-Sunday, Sept. 28
Bob Lucas Library, 2659 Lincoln

 

Altadenans of all ages are invited to help us create a new mural inspired by the themes of: Regrowth. Rebuilding. Resilience. Literacy. Community.
 
You can sign up for a creative session to help develop the mural vision, led by artist Edgar Arceneaux and a local poet. There are eight sessions total at various times on Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Bob Lucas Library. 

 

If you can’t make it in-person, you can still submit your ideas online. Due to the timeline of the project, any entries received after 5 p.m. PDT Sept. 28 will not be considered.
 
For details, visit https://www.altadenalibrary.org/mural/

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

Rotary Club of Altadena is accepting 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 each quarter with deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2025. 

 

The grant application can be found at Restore Altadena: Rotary Club of Altadena Fire Relief Application Form 

 

Altadena Chamber Now Accepting Grant Applications - Round 2

Deadline: Sept. 26, 2025.

The ACOC Business Recovery Fund provides emergency grant assistance to help businesses and nonprofits recover from the devastating effects of the wildfires. Emergency grant assistance awards range from $500 - $1,500 per eligible applicant.

 

Please note that funding is limited.

 

Eligible applicants must demonstrate direct impact from the wildfires and have a business/nonprofit within the Altadena affected area identified by state or local disaster declarations.

 

To apply, scan the QR code or visit https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form_edit.php?org_id=ALTD&fid=5404585

Updated Information on How to Join the Altadena Farmers’ Market Free Produce Voucher Program

We want to apologize for incorrect information previously shared in Altadena Connections regarding the Altadena Farmers’ Market. We sincerely regret the error and the confusion it caused.
 
Since then, we’ve been in contact with the director of the Farmers’ Market to ensure we have accurate and up-to-date details. The following information has been verified, and we are committed to providing you with the correct facts moving forward.

 

The Altadena Farmers’ Market food distribution does NOT take place Saturday at Fair Oaks Burger. It happens every other Wednesday, and here is how you register for this free program.
 
How to join the Altadena Farmers' Market Free Produce Voucher Program
 
Step 1. Go to www.altadenafarmersmarket.com/register, click login and either login with your Altadena Farmers’ Market account information or create a new account.
 
Step 2.  Once you’re signed in, click back to the voucher registration page, and fill out the registration form. (Please include the zip code that you were living at prior to the fire). If you are eligible, after you submit the form, the page will refresh and tell you that you are a registered member.
 
Step 3. Click on the voucher image, and you’ll be able to claim it in the next screen. If all vouchers are claimed, it will say sold out beneath the voucher. You can try to claim another digital voucher when the next batch are released. If vouchers are available, click into the voucher, add 1 to your cart, and complete the steps to check out.
 
You only need to sign up once, but you will need to claim a digital voucher for each distribution event. When you claim a voucher, you will receive the pickup address via email and text message.
 
Click here to watch a how to video of how to register.

GER3 Offering Gravel Vouchers to Aid in Creation of Defensible Space Around Homes

Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER³)  is offering gravel vouchers to eligible residents of Altadena to aid in the creation of defensible space around their home.

 

Vouchers can be redeemed at “Stone / Yard Landscape Center” for a set amount of gravel to be delivered to the recipient’s home. Defensible space refers to the 5 feet around the perimeter of the home where there is no vegetation or combustible material and is protected by hardscape such as gravel.

 

During a high wind event, debris can easily get caught on objects and if there are combustible materials near the home this can create an area for embers to catch thereby threatening the integrity of the structure. Creating defensible space on your property is one of the most important steps you can take to make your property more wildfire resilient.

 

Our program provides gravel vouchers to you after you have cleared your defensible space of vegetation or combustible material, but if you need assistance, please indicate so on the registration. We’re accepting homeowner registrations until October 31. If you or one of your neighbors may be interested, please fill out this registration form. For more information about GER3’s Wildfire Preparedness Programming, please email Alexis Helgeson at alexis.helgeson@ger3.org.

Altadena Rental Housing Properties 

The County of Los Angeles’ Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) is authorized to inspect rental housing units in the unincorporated areas of the County, such as Altadena, for compliance with health and safety standards and will respond to tenant complaints.

 

The County RHHP program presumes that rental housing properties in unincorporated Altadena have been impacted by the Eaton fire.

 

Upon receipt of a complaint, an RHHP inspector will contact the tenant and arrange a time to inspect the unit/property for fire impacts and require the property owner to have the property evaluated by a certified professional, so that any identified health hazards may be fixed.

 

If the certified professional determines that impacts from the Eaton Fire have created an existing habitability issue, then that habitability issue must be corrected within a reasonable period. RHHP intends to work with rental property owners to achieve appropriate evaluation and remediation.    

 

 

Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County - On site at the ALTADENA LIBRARY on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS in September for
Mortgage Grant Application Assistance

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

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

UCLA Wildfire Evacuation Survey

On behalf of our partners at UCLA, we are sharing a survey with you to capture your experiences evacuating during the 2025 wildfires. We believe it’s essential to understand any challenges you may have experienced so that these issues can be addressed in future disaster evacuation plans based on real-life experiences. The survey link is available here, and it should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. 

 

We are aware that many in our community have experienced survey fatigue over the past six months, with individuals receiving surveys on various topics. From what we know, this is the first survey to collect data on your evacuation experiences, so we hope it complements and does not duplicate responses you’ve given in the past. The goal of this work is to inform future disaster planning efforts that take into account people’s real-life experiences from this disaster

The research team at UCLA and other partners sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts and the generosity of your time in this survey. For any questions, please reach out to Professor Evelyn Blumenberg at eblumenb@g.ucla.edu. 

Free Legal Assistance for Eligible Disaster Survivors

NLSLA provides free legal services to eligible low-income disaster survivors in the Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita

Apply online at nlsla.org or scan the QR code.

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

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

 

 

NAMI SGV: Monthly Fire Peer Support Group

Third Tuesday Every Month, 5:30-7pm on Zoom

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.

 

Loma Alta Park 

Fall 2025 Schedule of Programs and Events

Visit: RESERVATIONS.LACOUNTY.GOV

 

Programs

OURSPOT Teen Program

(September 2 - December 19)

Monday - Friday - 3:00pm - 9:00pm

 

 

 

EVENTS

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Winter, Spring Summer and Fall at Loma Alta Park

Volunteer for the Math Power Hour and Help PUSD Students!

Loma Alta Pool Season Extended to Oct. 31!

Pool season at Loma Alta Park extended through Oct. 31! Enjoy lap swim, water exercise classes, swim lessons, and free swim for an extra two months exclusively in Altadena. Sign up here.

LA Compost Hub Begins Again at Bob Lucas Library! Sign up to be a member!

The compost hub returns to Bob Lucas Memorial Library beginning Sept. 9! Consider joining our local compost hub to dispose of food scraps, learn about composting, and help nurture healthy soil in your community. Sign up here.

SCE Community Input Sessions
Thursday, Sept. 25 • 7pm - Virtual

Friday, Sept. 26 • 9am - Virtual

Saturday, Sept. 27, 10am AND
Monday, Sept. 29, 7pm

Loma Alta Park Gymnasium, 3330 Lincoln Ave.

SCE is hosting a series of community input workshops and wants your feedback on the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.

 

Launching this fall, the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program will offer a streamlined approach to quickly compensate those directly impacted by the Eaton Fire. The program will provide direct payments and fast resolutions to eligible individuals and businesses. This includes owner and renter claims for total and partial structure loss, commercial property loss, business interruption, smoke and ash, physical injury and fatalities.

 

Sign up for an input session and learn more at  sce.com/directclaimsupdates

Altadena Revealed-Reflections of People & Place: Owen Brown's Body. A Film Screening and Conversation
Thursday, Sept. 25 • 7-9pm

Altadena Main Library, 600 E Mariposa St

Community Wildfire Mitigation Training
Wildfire Lecture Friday, Sept. 26 • 9:30am-4:30pm, Altadena Main Library

AND 

Structure Analysis Saturday, Sept. 27

Offsite Address Provided after Registration

Learn how to create a more fire rreilient home and landscape to better protect yourself and your community from wildfire.  

 

RSVP VIA QR CODE or this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-wildfire-mitigation-training-tickets-1685862793999?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Karaoke at El Patron
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 26 & 27 • 7-11pm

2555 N. Lake Ave, Altadena

Chris Holden's 26th Annual Community Resource Fair & Block Party

Saturday, Sept 27 • 2-6pm

500 Block of East Jackson St., Pasadena

Impact of the Los Angeles Fires on LGBTQ Communities

Saturday, Sept 27 • 2-4:30pm

Altadena Main Library Community Room

If you are LGBTQ and were impacted by the Los Angeles fires, we want to hear from you to ensure that recovery efforts are inclusive of community needs. You must be 18 years old, LGBTQ, and live or have lived in the areas directly affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Please join us whether you attended our previous town hall on May 7 or not. Lunch provided. Spanish interpretation will be available. The first 60 attendees will receive a free air purifier.

 

RSVP at: http://bit.ly/LAFiresLGBTQ

 

opera IN the PARK

Lights, camera, action:   Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic, and come experience the music and drama of West Side Story under the stars. Countless fans know and love Leonard Bernstein’s landmark work with songs like “America,” “Somewhere,” and “I Feel Pretty”, but few have seen it like this. Originally conceived as an opera, we’re paying tribute to Bernstein’s impact with the grand operatic treatment. New York City’s West Side is split between the Jets and the Sharks—but these warring gangs never imagined that two of their own could fall in love.

 

This event is free to attend and open to all ages.  

Together in Recovery: Resiliency Studio Brunch

Sunday, Sept. 28 •  11am-2pm
Day One, 175 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, CA

• Bike Repair Station (patch kits, helmets, small fixes)
• Composting & Gardening for Recovery
• Healthy Cooking Demo
• Rain Gardens & Birdhouses
• Brunch + Community Conversations

This event is free and family-friendly and open to families who have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. All guests must register at bit.ly/studiobrunch

Altadena Historical Society: Stewards of the Land 

Monday, Sept. 29 •  6:30-8:30pm
Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

 

AltadenaWILD will discuss and share the story of how a development threat in the Altadena foothills galvanized the birth of AltadenaWILD, how they harnessed the power of community to defeat that threat, and how they worked with the County to develop a new Area Plan – with changes in zoning and land use classifications – to create an opportunity for future conservation options.

 

Altadena Small Business Market at Mariposa Junction Seeks Vendors for Nov. 29 event
Application deadline Sept. 30

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce and Mariposa Junction are seeking Altadena small businesses, artists and makers who sell goods, wares, and experiences for the Altadena Small Business Market. Local youth groups also encouraged to apply.

 

Apply at https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form.php?orgcode=ALTD&fid=5376479

 

 

PUSD Schools: Safety, Budget, and Our Kids’ Future
Tuesday, Sept. 30 • 7-8pm
on Zoom

Featuring Jennifer Hall Lee, President, PUSD Board. Get answers on: campus safety, the budget shortfall, staff from closed schools, the roadmap for rebuilding. Parent-moderated discussion. Your voice matters — ask your questions live. Invite your parent friends and networks. All welcome!

 

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5IcNS3_ASouWajZ_7aTcqA#/registration

 

Community Food Distribution
Wednesday, Oct. 1 • 11am-12pm
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Stop by the Altadena Main Library at 600 E. Mariposa 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.
 

Pasadena Village Centering Sounds Free Concert Series

Weekly in October, Starts Oct. 2, 5:30-7pm

Registration required

Scan the QR Code or visit https://pasadena.helpfulvillage.com/pages/10136-centering-sounds to register!

Altadena Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Oct. 4, 8-10:30am • Grocery Outlet Altadena

Join Altadena Rotary for a FREE pancake breakfast!

Girls Empowerment Conference

Saturday, Oct. 4 • 8:30am-3:30pm

East Los Angeles College

Join LA County Parks for the Annual Girls Empowerment Conference! Girls ages 12–18 can connect, learn, and be inspired by women innovators, educators, and trailblazers. This year’s theme, Be the Impact, features workshops, panels, and keynote speakers designed to help you find your voice, celebrate your strengths, and turn your dreams into a powerful force for change! Scan the QR code to register!

Black Education Expo K-12
Saturday, Oct. 4 • 9am-2pm 

Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St, Pasadena

Scan the QR code or click here to register.

 

NHS Rebuild & Recovery Workshops
Saturday, Oct. 4 • 11am-5pm 

First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E. Sierra Madre, Pasadena

Saturday, Dec. 13 • 11am-5pm

Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Taste of Dena

Saturday, Oct. 4 • 6-9pm

Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Tax Help

 Tuesday, Oct. 7 & Thursday, Oct. 9 • 1-7pm  

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 10am-3pm

Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Get Free Tax Help!  Haven't filed yet? Impacted by the wildfires? You still have a chance to file your taxes for FREE. LAST DAY TO FILE IS OCT 15 2025. No appointment, registration, or sign-up needed - walk-ins are welcome. 

 

•    Wildfire survivors and anyone who hasn't filed yet are especially encouraged to come.
•    You may be eligible for thousands in refunds!

 

If you earned less than $31,950 in 2024, you may qualify for valuable tax credits like the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) - and get thousands of dollars back People who file taxes with an ITIN may qualify too!  Find out more and estimate your refund at CalEITC.org. Questions? Our IRS-certified staff offer free, no-obligation tax consultations, in addition to tax preparation, to help you understand your options - even if you're not ready to file.

Free Legal Clinic for Wildfire-Impacted Tenants

Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 10:30am-12:30pm
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church located at 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, 

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is hosting a Wildfire Tenant Support Clinic at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church located at 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, offering free legal help to low-income renters who are facing wildfire-related housing issues.

 

At the clinic, volunteer attorneys can provide free legal advice and counsel on things like:

• Evictions & illegal lockouts 
• Rent reductions and repairs for fire-damaged units
• Lease terminations & security deposit refunds

To schedule an appointment, tenants can email jsmalley@innercitylaw.org or call (213) 891-2880. Walk-ins are welcome.

Small Business Recovery Center Event: “Your Digital Comeback – Build Resilience, Strengthen Your Presence, and Ensure Readiness”

Oct. 8, 11am-1:40pm • Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

This event is designed specifically to support small businesses and microenterprises affected by the January 2025 Eaton wildfires. The goal is to provide hands-on resources, digital tools, and disaster readiness strategies to help business owners recover and thrive long-term. Register here.

 

Participants will gain:

A customized Resiliency Roadmap from the Outsmart Disaster program, including preparedness planning and continuity strategies.
Practical digital tools to strengthen their online presence, build e-commerce capacity, and expand customer reach.

 

Access to 1:1 consultation with experts in capital access, disaster resilience, and digital growth.

Workshops include:
Business Resiliency Roadmap – Risk Planning, Asset Protection, and Workbook Walkthrough (CalOSBA)
Building Digital Resilience with Square’s Integrated Business Solutions (Square Bloc)

Onsite 1:1 Consultations & Resource Booths:
CalOSBA • Square Bloc • Operation Hope • Pasadena SBDC • PACE • Inclusive Action • and more.

SAVE the DATE: Altadena Town Council 50th Anniversary Celebration and Resource Fair

Oct. 11, 12-4pm • Altadena Community Center. 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Join us for the Altadena Town Council 50th Celebration and Resource Fair with family friendly activities and food!

Second Saturday: Dance Dance Evolution

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 6:30pm

Register for FREE concert here.

SAVE the DATE: Free Community Health Fair

Saturday, Oct. 18, 9am-4pm • Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Get screened and stay healthy. Services offered:

 

Alta Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday, Oct. 18 • 11am-5pm

Fraternal Order of Eages Hall 719, 455 E. Woodbury

The ALTA Arts Collective is proud to announce the launch of our first-ever ALTA Arts & Crafts Fair, happening Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall 719, located at 455 E. Woodbury Road, Altadena.

 

This milestone event is more than just a fair — it’s a heartfelt celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the community that sustains us. For the first time, ALTA will bring together local artists, makers, and neighbors for a full day of art, connection, and discovery.

 

The fair will feature both indoor and outdoor booths, showcasing a wide range of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, and more. In addition to the artists, we’re inviting local vendors and small businesses to join us outdoors, adding flavor and festivity to the experience.

 

At its core, this event is about more than art—it’s about rebuilding, reconnecting, and honoring the strength of our local creative community. Many of the participating artists were directly impacted by the Eaton Canyon Fire, and this event is a meaningful step forward—an opportunity to heal, share, and emerge through art.

Open Book: Ben Ehrenreich in conversatoin with Carribean Fragoza

Monday, Oct. 20 • 6:30-8:30pm 
Altadena Main Library

Purchase tickets at https://pasadenaliteraryalliance.org/open-book/

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.

 

Tickets available now! Click here to purchase.

SAVE THE DATE: Tedx Altadena

Sunday, Oct. 26, 10am-5pm
Altadena Main Library

TEDxAltadena2025: Reclaim. Rebuild. Reimagine. is a powerful call to action and healing, rooted in the heart of a community devastated by the Eaton wildfire. This independently organized TEDx event will bring together Altadena's bold thinkers, resilient leaders, policy innovators, and creative collaborators to share transformative ideas.

 

Due to limited space, attendance is capped at 100 guests. We’re prioritizing participants who have a direct connection to Altadena—whether you live or work here, receive or provide services, or have been personally affected by recent events in the community. Register for a seat here.

 

You can also sponsor the event, volunteer, or donate to support this event. https://tedxaltadena.com/