Tenants Will Now Be Able to Apply Directly for Los Angeles County Emergency Rent Relief When Applications Reopen Feb. 9!

Tenants with unpaid rent, including those impacted by the Eaton wildfire, will be eligible to apply for LA County Emergency Rent Relief when applications reopen on Feb. 9!

 

Application, interest form, and updated eligibility requirements for LA County Rent Relief Program at https://www.lacountyrentrelief.com/

 

USHS Eaton Fire Housing Assistance Program

Union Station Homeless Services is offering financial assistance for households that have been directly impacted by the Eaton Fire.

 

Assistance is available in various forms depending on the need of the household and ranges from one-time financial assistance (e.g. security deposit, rental payment, rental arrears, etc.), motel vouchers, or rental assistance for households that need more than one month of assistance while recovering from the devastation of the fire.

 

Application available at https://ushs.org/efhap

Better Angels Step Fund For Those Facing Eviction

STEP Fund applications are open for eligible low income residents of Los Angeles County who are facing eviction in the next 30 days due to a recent financial problem.

 

Eligibility and application available https://www.thestepfund.org/

FEMA Updates: Rental Assistance and Continued Temp Housing Assistance

Both Initial Rental Assistance and Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) are still available to those who registered for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) before the March 30th deadline or who submitted a late registration due to extenuating circumstances.

Federal guidelines surrounding Duplication of Benefits apply to all forms of Individual Assistance under the FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP). Within the context of IHP, this means that financial assistance for housing needs—such as ALE/LOU or philanthropic funds—cannot overlap with federal assistance for the same purpose.

There are three general scenarios for survivors to obtain financial housing assistance under FEMA IHP at this point:

1. If a household did not receive Initial Rental Assistance from FEMA and instead used ALE/LOU for housing expenses, it may be eligible for Initial Rental Assistance. Importantly, the household must demonstrate that it has exhausted or is nearing exhaustion of ALE/LOU funds for a post-disaster housing accommodation. That household can then apply for Initial Rental Assistance, and they can possibly then qualify for CTHA after two months of Initial Rental Assistance.
2. If a household received and expended Initial Rental Assistance from FEMA and afterwards used ALE/LOU for housing expenses, it may be eligible for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance. As in the first scenario, the household must demonstrate that it has exhausted or is nearing exhaustion of its ALE/LOU funds for a post-disaster housing accommodation.
3. If the household registered for FEMA Individual Assistance but has not yet applied for Initial Rental Assistance, that household may be eligible for Initial Rental Assistance and CTHA.

In all cases, survivors are strongly encouraged to reach out to the FEMA help line (800-621-3362) and speak with an agent about the nuances of their case if they have questions.

 

If FEMA denies a request for assistance, survivors are encouraged to go to this website for information on submitting an appeal. Relatedly, FEMA encourages applicants to register for a Disaster Case Manager through the State-administered Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP). The DCM can help the survivor navigate the recovery landscape and submit required documentation to secure FEMA assistance.

 

Altadena Women Can Apply for 2026 Suzanne Burger Scholarship

Deadline: Feb. 28

The Daz-E Shop is a 501(c)3 organization whose goal is to celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants and loans, and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. 

As a business operating in Altadena, we have seen and experienced firsthand the impacts of the January ’25 Eaton Fire, and as part of our re-opening celebration we are announcing ten $1,000 scholarships to Altadena students to be announced in late April and awarded in June.

 

To learn more about eligibility and fill out application, click here.

Testimonies for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

Students at Pasadena High School will be presenting in front of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor this Friday. They hope to voice concerns and awareness on both post-Eaton fire life and local ICE activity. In this form we aim to collect personal experiences regarding both issues as testimonies to be shared with Sotomayor. 

 

A Sense of Home:
Free Furniture & Housewares for Families and Individuals Displaced by LA Wildfires

Wildfire State of Emergency: Unlicensed Contractors & Contractor Fraud Will Be Prosecuted

Verify Contracting License or Report Fraud

Seeking Applicants for
Altadena Poets Laureate 2026-2028 

Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2026

 

Farnsworth Park Design Survey

Scan the QR Code or Click here

 

EVENTS

 

Community Yoga Event for Altadena & Friends
Saturday, Feb. 7, 14 & 21 • 12-1pm
Altadena Musicians Space, 1260 Lincoln Ave, Suite 1300, Pasadena

South Pasadena Winter Arts Crawl
Saturday, Feb. 7 • 2-7 pm
1121 Mission St., South Pasadena

A free neighborhood-night-on-the-town with art, music, shopping, food and friends.

Supporting Families After the Eaton Fire - A Guide
Monday, Feb. 9 • 10-11:30am
Young & Healthy, 136 W. Peoria St

 

Verdugo Jobs Center Healthcare Job Fair

Tuesday, Feb. 10 • 9:30-11:30am

Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific, Glendale

Verdugo Jobs Center Support for Former JPL Employees 

CAP Financial Aid Completion Night

Wednesday, Feb. 11 • 5:30-7:30pm

The Collaboratory, 540 W. Woodbury

 

Scan the QR code or register here. Walkins welcome.

City of Hope Mobile Cancer Prevention & Screening

Thursday, Feb. 12 • 8:30am-3:45pm

Grameen Promotoras, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell

• If you are 40 years old or older
• It has been a year since your last mammogram

To request an appointment call: 844-238-HOPE (4673).

 

• Please bring your ID and insurance card(if you have one)
• Please do not wear deodorant, perfumes, powders, lotions, or creams under arms or in your breast area

United Policyholders:
Loss of Use “ALE” Insurance Claim Q & A for partial loss / standing home wildfire survivors

Thursday, Feb. 12 • 5-6:30pm

on Zoom

If you have an insurance-related question for our expert panel, please pre-submit your question here before Monday, Feb. 9. If time allows, we will also answer questions submitted during the webinar.

 

Register Here: uphelp.org/feb12

 

If you missed UP's Loss of Use and Insurance Claim Q&A for Total Loss survivors, you can watch the recording HERE

Camp Woodcraft Family Camp

Saturday, Feb. 14-Monday, Feb. 16 OR

Saturday, April 24-Sunday, April 26

Get ready for an all-inclusive weekend of family fun in the pines of Big Bear Valley. Cozy family-share cabins with modern amenities, delicious meals, and a schedule full of nature and connection-without the stress of planning. From campfires under the stars to laid-back family time, it's the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. We handle the details so you can focus on making memories that last a lifetime.

 

FREE for families impacted by the SoCal wildfires. 

Altadena Walk Club (All Welcome)

Sunday, Feb. 15 • 9:30am

Meet at Unincorporated Coffee, 3045 Lincoln Ave

Eaton Fire Survivors Network: Wildfire Recovery and Taxes: What Survivors Need to Know

Wednesday, Feb. 18 • 7-8pm on Zoom

If you lost your home or were displaced by the Eaton, Palisades, or Malibu fires, you likely have tax questions.

 

This session will address common survivor questions, including:

•             Whether insurance proceeds are taxable, including ALE

•             Disaster-related tax exclusions at the federal and state level

•             Casualty loss versus involuntary conversion

•             Rebuilding versus purchasing replacement property

•             How capital gains exclusions may apply

•             Timing, extensions, audits, and how settlements can affect taxes

•             How decisions made now can quietly affect you years down the line

 

Join the Eaton Fire Survivors Network and Public Counsel, for a one-hour educational webinar focused on helping survivors understand what must be reported, what may be excluded, and how to avoid unintended tax consequences.

 

Altadena Main Library Renovation 

Furniture/Book Sale

 Feb. 18-21 • 10am-3pm

Main Library, 600 E Mariposa

Thursday, Feb. 19 • 12-1pm on Zoom

Register at https://bit.ly/FEB19DACA

SAVE THE DATE: LA Soil Summit: Soil Testing and Remediation

Saturday, Feb. 21 • 10am-4pm at Altadena Burn Site

Sunday, Feb. 22 • 2-6pm on Zoom

The LA Soil Summit is third in a series on post-fire Altadena produced by Community 3.0x and Outward Bound Adventures, and partners including Earthstock Enterprises, 301 Organics, Eaton Fire Residents United (EFRU), LA County Parks and Recreation, LA County Neighborhood Housing Services, HPP Cares, Foothill Catalog, and Eaton Fire Collective. 

 

The Soil Summit 2/21 will focus on 3 things:

1. Status of soil testing and remediation - is it safe to rebuild and move back home?
2. Gaps in testing - why are there gaps, who is responsible, what more can be done?
3. Collaborating for safety and resilience - everyone must do their part

 

Registration link coming soon. Questions? Email Greg@community30x.com

Mental Health Strategies for Black Children & Families

 Thursday, Feb. 26 • 12:00-12:45pm

On Zoom

 

Scan the QR code or click here to register.

Hands in the Soil Through the Fire Procession

Saturday, Feb. 28 • 9am

Altadena (register for details)

Altadena Main Library Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony Saturday, Feb. 28 • 10am

Main Library Parking Lot