Eaton Fire Collaborative Housing & Recovery Survey for Eaton Fire Survivors

If you were affected by the Eaton Canyon Fire, please take a few minutes to complete the DENA Housing Needs Survey. Your responses help ensure you get the housing, financial, and recovery support you need.

 

Pasadena Community Foundation Grants for Non-Profits

DEADLINE: Dec. 15

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/

Paid PCC Interns Available to Support Eaton Fire Recovery Efforts

Skilled Trades Connect, a workforce initiative led by SoCal Trades Tour, is offering 100-hour, paid internships at no cost to local organizations supporting Eaton Fire recovery. Pasadena City College students ages 18 to 24 are ready to begin placements immediately and can assist with a wide range of tasks, including field support, administrative planning, documentation, community outreach, and other rebuild-related functions.

How it works:

• Submit the Worksite Interest Form.
• Receive curated candidates and interview at your discretion.
• Host an intern paid $17.87/hour through LA County Workforce Development.

Rotary Club of Altadena Accepting Fire Relief Grant Applications 

Deadline: Dec. 31

Mortgage and Rebuild Assistance for Bank of America Customers

Los Angeles County Opens Investigation into State Farm’s Handling of Wildfire Claims

Los Angeles County announced that County Counsel has launched an investigation into State Farm’s handling of insurance claims filed by policyholders affected by the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires.
 
The investigation focuses on potential violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law and follows growing complaints from residents about delays, underpayments, and denials of legitimate wildfire claims.
 
County Counsel has formally notified State Farm that if it is engaging in any unlawful or unfair business practices, the company must immediately stop such conduct and come into full compliance with state laws and regulations.
 
Click to read the County Counsel release.

 

Edison Has Shared Its Final Wildfire Compensation Plan

 

One-Year Mortgage Relief Now Available for Fire Survivors

Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 238 into law—an urgency measure that takes effect immediately—providing up to one year of mortgage relief for victims of the January 7 firestorms.

 

Under the new law, borrowers can PAUSE mortgage payments for up to 12 months with no late fees or penalties simply by attesting (without documentation) that the fires caused financial hardship.

 

Full article:
🔗 LA Times: Bill Offering One Year of Mortgage Relief to Jan. 7 Fire Victims Signed Into Law

 

Bill text and borrower provisions:
🔗 AB 238 – California Legislative Information

 

• Contact your mortgage servicer (the company listed on your mortgage statement).
• Submit a written request for forbearance under AB 238, stating that you’re experiencing financial hardship due to the wildfire disaster.
• Your servicer must respond within 10 business days. If approved, you’ll receive a payment pause—renewable in 90-day increments—up to 12 months.
• Servicers may not charge late fees, report delinquency, or initiate foreclosure during this period.

For help or questions, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (DFPI) will be posting guidance and a helpline for borrowers. Updates will appear here:
🔗 https://dfpi.ca.gov/

 

CalAssist Mortgage Fund Increased Income Threshold to $211,050

The CalAssist Mortgage Fund just raised its income limit — from $146,700 to $211,050!

 

This means many more families recovering from the Eaton Fire can now qualify for up to $20,000 in mortgage relief or 3 months of payments.

 

👉 Check your eligibility and apply soon as funds are limited: calassistmortgagefund.org.

Request a FREE Tree Assessment from Altadena Green

Thanks to an Edwards Jones/ Arbor Day Grant, Altadean Green is able to offer free tree assessments to Altadena residents! To request this service, scan the QR code or fill out this form.

 

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/

Pasadena Community Foundation and YMCA Announce New Eaton Fire Affordable Housing Initiative

Beacon Housing, in collaboration with Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and YMCA of the Foothills, announced a new initiative to provide stable, affordable homes for low-income survivors of the Eaton Fire. Through a construction grant from PCF, Beacon Housing will add three new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at its Garfield Agape Court property in Northwest Pasadena. During initial leasing, these units will be prioritized for low-income households displaced by the Eaton Fire. 

 

Read the full story at https://outlooknewspapers.com/pasadenaoutlook/news/pasadena-community-foundation-and-ymca-announce-new-eaton-fire-affordable-housing-initiative/article_9cb0a416-345a-43ab-9aff-5c8027e11ed4.html

 

Construction is slated to begin in October, with anticipated completion before the year ends. Interested households can submit a waitlist application through Beacon Housing’s website at beaconhousing.org/enquiry-form/.

 

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.
 
The number one factor in protecting your home against wildfire is creating five feet of defensible space around the perimeter, or "Zone 0". All combustible material must be cleared within this zone and replaced with hardscape (gravel).
 
If approved, GER3 will provide gravel to homeowners who can show they have cleared Zone 0.  To qualify, homeowners must remove: weeds, bark or mulch, artificial turf, all vegetation, wood or plastic edging, wood fences and gates, moveable items (including potted plants). 
 
*Trees within Zone 0 must be removed. Trees surrounding Zone 0 must be trimmed back at least five feet from roof/house.
 

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 January 31, 2026. If you or one of your neighbors may be interested, please fill out this registration form. 

Your Skills Can Bring Our Neighbors Home Again

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity is seeking retired builders, contractors, and skilled tradespeople who can volunteer their time and expertise to support the home rebuilds now underway. We are seeking individuals who can commit to consistent days and times to assist families in returning home.

 

We Need Skilled Volunteers With Experience In:

Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County Providing Resources for Eaton Fire Survivors

 

Or Call 888-895-2647 or visit www.nhslacounty.org.

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

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

 

 

Women of Color Support Group

1st & 3rd Wednesdays • 3:30-5pm

Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Center
5205 Melrose Ave., Suite 210
Los Angeles, 90038

AlterCareLine Walking with You Support Group
Thursdays, 11am
Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St, Paadena

Emotional support for Eaton Fire survivors. Meet us by the swing set. Hosted by crisis support counselors. 

AlterCareLine: A Safe Space for Healing
Thursdays, 5:30pm on Zoom

Join us for a virtual fire recovery support group on Thursday at https://us06web.zoom.us/s/88593356469

AlterCareLine Queer Support Group
Fridays • 5:30-6:30pm
The Core Hub Recovery Center, 2333 Lake Avenue, Suite 2A, Altadena

Altadena Historical Society Reissues
Altadena Between Wilderness & City

If you'd like to find out more or order, visit https://www.altadenahistoricalsociety.org/

 

Altadena Meals on Wheels

Altadena Meals on Wheels (AMOW) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven community

program delivering hot meals to housebound residents right here in our town. Are you facing mobility challenges, recovering from illness, or simply need an extra helping hand? Altadena Meals on Wheels is here for you! 

 

Call: 626-794-0313 or visit www.altadenamealsonwheels.org or email: altadenamealsonwheels@gmail.com

 

Pasadena Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders (PACTL.ORG) Food Pantry

PACTL.ORG offers a food pantry at no cost to families every Monday, from 2:30-5pm. Call 626-765-9150 for more information.
 

Community Food Distribution
Wednesday, Dec. 10 & Dec. 31 • 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 Steadfast Virtual Community Workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 10 • 6-8pm

on Zoom

 

Eaton Fire Survivor Network:
Healing Through the Holidays

Wednesday, Dec. 10 • 6-7:30pm

on Zoom

Take a night to breathe, reset, and refill your energy before the holidays — with a healing experience created just for Eaton and Palisades survivors. This isn’t a typical webinar — it’s a choose‑your‑own‑healing adventure. You’ll get rapid-fire intros to a variety of wellness spaces, then choose the breakout session that sparks something for you:

Stress & mental health tools

• Creative expression & art therapy

• Faith-based encouragement

• Peer connection

• Nervous system and body reset

 

Led by Elaine Miller-Karas — one of the world’s foremost trauma recovery experts, whose healing work spans Ukraine, New Orleans, and communities around the globe. Breakouts are hosted by incredible local partners from NAMI SGV, the Trauma Resource Institute, Vintage Church Pasadena, Go Stars, AlterCareLine, and Clarissa Ramsey Studio. Come as you are. Leave lighter, supported, and recharged for the season. All are welcome!

Register at https://www.efsurvivors.net/events

 

FEMA ADVICE AND APPEALS CLINIC with Neighborhood Legal Services

Thursday, Dec. 11 • 12:30-3:30pm

Pacific Oaks College, 45 W. Eureka St, Pasadena

Habitat for Humanity In-Person Rebuild Information Session
Thursday, Dec. 11 • 6-7:30pm
SGV Habitat Office, 800 W. Chestnut Ave, Monrovia

We’ll share an overview of our Rebuilding Program, answer questions, and provide applications for those ready to apply.

 

Register for your free ticket at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fn8ngwh

 

Festive Breakfast for Older Adults
Friday, Dec. 12 • 9:30-11:30am
EFC Collaboratory, 540 W Woodbury Rd

 

Register for this free event at 

 

CHP Toy Giveaway & Author Visit with Nell Cross Beckerman
Saturday, Dec. 13 
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

 

Plant Material Winter Market: Free Ornaments + California Native + Drought Tolerant Trees for Altadena
Saturday, Dec. 13 & Sunday, Dec. 14 • 10am-4pm

Plant Material, 3081 Lincoln Ave

Registration is required for both giveaways!

 

Register remaining sports for the ornament giveaway at (check later on Sunday) https://www.winterbloomaltadena.com/ornaments-for-altadena

 

For more information and to register for the tree giveaway, visit https://plant-material.com/blogs/news/trees-for-altadena

 

To see a tree inventory, visit https://plant-material.com/a/search?q=trees+for+altadena&page=1

 

FIRE RECOVERY CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 2–5pm 
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza – Level 2
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. – Suite 283, Los Angeles, CA 90008

 

Christmas Experience 2025
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 6pm

Pasadena Nazarene Church, 3700 E. SIERRA MADRE BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107

 

Second Saturday FREE CONCERT:
Rhythms of the Village Family Band
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 6:30pm
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa, Altadena

Join us for a FREE indoor concert with Rhythms of the Village Family Band!

 

Lawyers in the Library Consumer Law Clinic
Wednesday, Dec. 17 • 2:30-5:30pm
Altadena Main Library, 600 E Mariposa 
(no appointment necessary)

Wildfire Smoke Damage & Your Insurance Rights
Thursday, Dec. 18 • 5pm
on Zoom

This 90 minute webinar will feature a panel of leading professionals with expertise in assessing, testing, remediating, and restoring wildfire smoke damaged homes to safe and habitable pre-loss condition, plus California Insurance Laws and Regulations, Industrial Hygiene protocols and standards, and related topics. The panel will answer pre-submitted questions (see link to form below) and questions curated by our event partners. This webinar is hosted by United Policyholders in collaboration with Eaton Fire Residents United, Team Palisades and Palisades Standing Homes. Register at https://uphelp.org/events/smoke-damage-your-insurance-rights/

 

Wildfire Smoke Damage & Your Insurance Rights
Thursday, Dec. 18 • 5pm
on Zoom

This 90 minute webinar will feature a panel of leading professionals with expertise in assessing, testing, remediating, and restoring wildfire smoke damaged homes to safe and habitable pre-loss condition, plus California Insurance Laws and Regulations, Industrial Hygiene protocols and standards, and related topics. The panel will answer pre-submitted questions (see link to form below) and questions curated by our event partners. This webinar is hosted by United Policyholders in collaboration with Eaton Fire Residents United, Team Palisades and Palisades Standing Homes. Register at https://uphelp.org/events/smoke-damage-your-insurance-rights/

 

Melodia Mariposa Holiday Concert
Thursday, Dec. 18 • 7pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave, Pasadena

Pacific Opera Project presents: Cinderella Story
Saturday, Dec. 20 • 11am
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Altadena Forever Run: Where Resilience Meets the Road/Inaugural Eaton Fire Anniversary Run
Sunday, Jan. 4 • 8am
Mariposa Junction, 849 E Mariposa St, Altadena

Scan the QR code for more information. 

 

First Anniversary Commemoration of the Eaton Fire

Wednesday, Jan. 7 • 5pm
Grocery Outlet Parking Lot

The Coalition for Altadena Recovery (CCAR) will host a community commemoration marking the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Grocery Outlet parking lot, 2270 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA.
 
The Eaton Fire forever changed the landscape of Altadena, but it also revealed the community’s extraordinary strength, spirit, compassion, and resolve. This gathering is intended to bring residents together in resilience and solidarity, to reflect on what was lost, celebrate what has been rebuilt, and look ahead with hope.
 
The evening will feature music, remembrances, and light refreshments. This is a rain-or-shine event, and all community members are encouraged to attend. Additional details, including speakers and program highlights, will be shared as the date approaches.

 

Altadena Candle Light Vigil

Wednesday, Jan. 7 • 7pm
Lake Ave & E. Loma Alta Dr.

Shuttle buses to vigil available at Lake & Mendocino. Load time 6:45-7pm. 

 

Guided Meditation x 3 w/ Davon of Pasadena Meditation

Friday, Jan. 9, 16 & 23 • 5pm

Altadena Main Library, 600 E Mariposa

Help Us Paint a Community Mural
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25
Various 2-Hour Sessions Available
Bob Lucas Library

Bring your family, friends & neighbors to paint a community mural at Bob Lucas Library!
Artist Edgar Arceneaux will lead the sessions, and all ages and all skill levels are invited. Register for a session at AltadenaLibrary.org/programs.

 

San Gabriel Valley Phoenix Poets:
Anthology & Scholarship

Submit by April 1

Students of all ages and levels are eligible for consideration for our scholarship, which includes cash prizes of up to $1,000! Scan the QR code or go to