Eaton Fire Collaboratory

Hours Start Tuesday Oct. 14!

540 W. Woodbury, Altadena

The Eaton Fire Collaboration's Collaboratory opened its doors on Tuesday, Oct. 7! Open hours start Tuesday, Oct. 14. The hours are:

 

Tuesday: 8am-4pm

Wednesday: 8am-4pm

Thursday: 10am-7pm

 

The Collaboratory is at 540 W. Woodbury in Altadena. For more information about the Eaton Fire Collaborative, visit https://www.eatonfirecollaborative.org/.

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/

 

Better Angels Fire Recovery Grants for Low Income Families

In response to the catastrophic wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles, Better Angels has launched fire recovery grants to help support low income families affected by the Los Angeles fire. These grants can be used for essential household items, such as appliances, furniture and other similar necessities. Please note that due to limited funding, not all applicants will be approved. If selected, you may also be considered for additional housing support. To apply, visit

 

Eaton Fire Survivors Have Compiled Your Feedback 

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network has compiled your feedback for Edison.  You can see the full report at https://www.efsurvivors.net/edisonrecovery.

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/

HPP Offer Free 1-on-1 Rebuild Case Management Assistance

When negotiating your construction contract, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Don't talk in squares - meaning, don't navigate complex contracts alone. HPP Cares is here to help.

 

HPP Cares also offers free property feasibility studies to help you understand your rebuild options and make informed decisions about your home. Our Rebuild Case Managers will guide you through: what you can and cannot do with your property, planning your rebuild safely and efficiently, AND evaluating materials, design options, and layouts.

 

Disaster Rebuild Case Management 562-281-8861 or info@hppcares.org

540 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena

• Disaster Rebuild Case Managers on-site
• Procurement & Bulk Material Pricing for Survivors
• Fire-Hardening Showroom, Training, and Resource Center

Pasadena Community Foundation Grants for Non-Profits

We are proud to support local nonprofit organizations in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre that are providing hands-on care, resources, and relief to residents most affected by the fire. This year, we’re offering flexible, responsive funding to local nonprofit organizations that are delivering critical relief and recovery services to impacted residents in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. We are prioritizing programs that not only bring immediate help, but also strengthen the long-term resilience of affected individuals and families. For more information about eligibility and how to apply (deadline is Dec. 15, 2025) https://pasadenacf.org/programs/grantmaking/eaton-fire-relief-recovery-grants/

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

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 October 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.

Attention Altadenans!
8 Census Tract Seats Open
Apply by October 17

Want to make a difference in your community? Now’s your chance! The Altadena Town Council (ATC) is looking for dedicated residents to step up and represent their census tracts in the November 2025 election.

Visit https://altadenatowncouncil.org/2025-altadena-town-council-applications/ 

 

• Be a voice for your neighbors
• Stay informed on local issues and County services
• Help shape the future of Altadena

Submit your application + $35 fee (check, money order, or Zelle)
Include a one-page Statement of Qualifications

 

Deadline: October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Apply online or by mail/in person:
730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA 91001

Attn: Isis Moulden, Election Committee Chair

 

Candidate statements will be published in the official booklet and online.

Operation Hope: Standing with Survivors 

Financial Disaster Recovery

Operation Hope can assist with FEMA applications and appeals, SBA loan applications and reconsiderations, foreclosure prevention, and more. 

 

Step 1. Scan the QR code (or click here) or call 888-388-4673 to register with a certified financial disaster specialist.

 

Step 2. If possible, gather all important documentation (mortgage, auto loan, medical insurance, etc.).

 

Step 3. Schedule a coaching call with your coach for support.

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

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

 

 

Free Mental Health Services

Appointments are available with Medical Mission Adventures. Call (323) 989-1392 or visit, www.aomsocal.org

Stars K-12 After School Program Available

To apply and find out more, visit https://gostars.org/after-school-programs/

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

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 familles 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.

Free Eaton Fire Parent Support Groups Available

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.

 

Pasadena Village Centering Sounds Free Concert Series

Weekly in October, 5:30-7pm

Registration required

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

Tax Help 

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.

Living the Inspired Life: Free Wellness Event for Adults 65+
Friday, Oct. 10 • 11am-1pm
Deliverance Tabernacle Church Fellowship Hal, 1299 Sunset Ave, Pasadena

You're invited to renew, relax and build your resilience! Connect with friendly faces, learn simple resilience building skills like tracking and resourcing, and design your very own succulent pumpkin arrangement to take home. It's all about fun, creativity, and community! All supplies and refreshments will be provided

Altadena Poets Laureate - Fire and ICE: A Haibun Poetry Workshop with Teresa Mei Chuc
Saturday, Oct. 11 • 11am-1pm
Main Library Community Room

In a workshop led by former Altadena Poet Laureate Teresa Mei Chuc, participants will write a haibun reflecting on experiences after the recent fires in Altadena and the Palisades, on ICE raids in Los Angeles, or other issues that are currently impacting them.
 
All workshops are free and open to the public with priority being given to Altadena residents. Participating poets, as well as other community members, are invited to share their work at monthly open mics.

Side Street Projects Fall Woodworking Events

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 11:30am-1:30pm

Gamble House, 4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena

Open to ages 5 - 15, students will learn the basics of woodworking using only hand tools. They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.

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.

Melodia Mariposa: Peter and the Wolf

Tickets are sold out, but you can sign up for the waitlist. Click here. 
 

Opening Reception for Art Exhibition: The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community 

Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday, October 12, 3–5 PM. Exhibition Open Oct. 12-31, 2025 at Bob Lucas Memorial Lbirary.
 
About the exhibition
Community Women Vital Voices and the Altadena Library, in partnership with cityLAB-UCLA, invite you to The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community, on view at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library from October 12–31, 2025.
 
First presented at the Eaton Fire Rebuild Senior Summit, this community-rooted exhibition uplifts Black history, resilience, and cultural legacy through family stories, archival research, and interactive storytelling. Anchored by the Legacy Wall and a participatory mapping installation, the exhibition offers space for reflection, connection, and care.
 

Creative College Pathways for Teens
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 14, 21 & 28 • 6-7pm
Main Library Teen Space, 600 E. Mariposa

Whether you’re into filmmaking, design, digital content, animation, or the arts, we’ll show you how to build a college pathway that honors your passion and your future income. Each week builds on the next, but you can drop in anytime. Food provided.
 
October 14: Top 10 Majors: What the Data Says
October 21: Where Creativity Meets Tech
October 28: Writing the Personal Statement
 
With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Jayda Imanlihen specializes in guiding students through academic and career exploration. Her work focuses on helping learners identify the best college majors and career pathways by blending creativity, data, and strategic planning.

Altadena Poets Laureate - Fire and ICE Reading + Open Mic
Tuesday, Oct. 14 • 6-7:30pm
Altadena Main Library

Featuring Neelanjana Banerjee, Teresa Mei Chuc, Hazel Clayton Harrison, Jimmy Vega, workshop participants & more. Poets will read along the theme of Fire & ICE, a continuation of the poetry started at the October 11 workshop led by Teresa Mei Chuc; workshop participants are invited to share at the open mic. This event will be livestreamed at youtube.com/altadenalibrary.

Community Food Distribution
Wednesday, Oct. 15 • 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.
 

Altadena Business Watch Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 15 • 5-7pm 
Altladena Community Center, 730 Altadena Dr.

Learn business crime prevention and safety tips including fraud prevention.
Know what to be on the lookout for and how to respond. Scan the QR code or click here to register.

 

Special guest speaker: Leila Lee, Assistant Director, LA County Department of Economic Opportunity

• Importance of supporting the return and the sustainability of local businesses.
• Resources available for small businesses and their employees.
• How the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity can help.

USC Mobile Dental Clinic

Oct. 16-24, 2025
Madison Elementary School, 515 E. Ashtabula St., Pasadena

PRE-REGISTRATION
Call our office to schedule an appointment for Mobile Dental Clinic. Pre-registration is required! 626-795-5166

 

Eligibility REQUIREMENTS
Must be ages 5-18, and must have a parent or guardian who can commit to several appointments during the week of the clinic.

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:

 

Community Healing with the Music of Capoeira
Saturday, Oct. 18 • 10am-12pm
Main Library Community Room

We are coming together with the music of Capoeira as a tool for community and healing in the wake of the Eaton Fire. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form with community, music, and movement at its core. Thousands and thousands of people of all types the world over can attest to capoeira’s transformative and healing power. Please join us one and all. You will need to sign an ALD liability waiver to participate.
 
About UCA Los Angeles: Founded in 2004. We are Eaton fire folk who lost our home and community in the Eaton Fire. Prior to that, Guatambu and the rest of the team have been sharing the art form of capoeira with the greater Los Angeles area and Altadena for over 20 years.

REBUILDING WITH ACCESSIBILITY
WORKSHOP for Homeowners and Business Owners

Saturday, Oct. 18 • 10am-12pm

Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Join representatives from the LA County Department of Public Works, Foothill

Catalog Foundation, and Altadena Collective for a dynamic workshop exploring inclusive

design in the rebuilding process. This session will highlight practical strategies for

integrating accessibility into infrastructure and public spaces—ensuring that

rebuilding efforts serve everyone. Whether you're a resident, planner, or advocate,

come be part of the conversation that’s building a more equitable tomorrow.

 

Register here.

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 conversation with Carribean Fragoza

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

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

Wildfire Tenant Support Clinics

Wednesday, Oct. 22 • 10:30am-12:30pm

Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church

301 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena

We offer FREE services for wildfire-impacted renters! Email jsmalley@innercitylaw.org or call 213-891-2880 to schedule an appointment.

Affording College

Wednesday, Oct. 22 • 6:30-8pm

Webinar on Zoom

In this FREE webinar, first-generation 11th & 12th grade families will learn how to make college affordable by:

• utilizing financial aid
• building a strong college list
• preparing key documonts to apply for scholarships

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.

The Aftermath of the Eaton Fire: Foster Care and Education Disrupted

Wednesday, Oct. 29 • 1:30-4pm
Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Scan the QR code to RSVP.

Altadena Library Book a Treat: Free book for children ages 0-12 (while supplies last)

Friday, Oct. 31 • 10am-6pm

All Three Library Locations

Family Friendly Halloween Organ Concert and Trunk or Treat

Friday, Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat • 5-8pm

Pipe Organ Concerts • 6pm AND 7pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake

Free Medical, Dental, and Vision Care for Adults & Children

Saturday, Nov. 1 • 9am-4pm
Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave, Glendale

Dental and optical screenings, APPOINTMENTS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Limited walkins welcome.

 

Dental: 951-595-7032/ Optical 626-838-3335 

 

For more information, contact AAMS at infor@aamsc.org or visit https://aamsc.org/nevents/14th-annual-glendale-health-festival/

 

 

·       Flu Shots

·       COVID Vaccine

·       Glucose & Cholesterol Screening

·       Blood Pressure

·       Cancer Screenings

·       Women’s Health

·       Medication Management

·       Mental Health Education

·       Thyroid Screening

·       Addiction Awareness

·       Nutrition Education

·       Bone Density Screening

·       Hearing Test

·       Medical Consultations

·       Onsite Drug Disposal

·       Weight Management Education

·       Prostate Cancer Screening

·       Carotid Ultrasound

·       And much more!

 

Melodia Mariposa: Death and the Maiden - by Schubert (Zelter String Quartet)

Sunday, Nov. 1 • 7pm
Pasadena Mausoleum

RSVP by scanning the QR code or click here.

First Presbyterian Church Fall Festival

Saturday, Nov. 8 • 12-4pm
2775 Lincoln Ave., Altadena

SAVE THE DATE: Builder Expo

Sunday, Nov. 9 • 10am-5pm
Loma Alta Park

RSVP by scanning the QR code or click here.

Mt Lowe Chamber Players

Chuck Manning & Friends

Sunday, Nov. 16 • 3pm
Altadena Main Library, 600 E Mariposa

SAVE THE DATE: Altadena Small Business Market at Mariposa Junction

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 12-4pm
Mariposa Between Lake and El Molino

NHS Rebuild & Recovery Workshops

Saturday, Dec. 13 • 11am-5pm

Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Scan the QR code or click here to register.