FEMA Deadline July 9, 2026

Free Legal Support to Help with FEMA Appeals

If you are experiencing:

• FEMA denials
• Running out (or close to running out) of ALE (Additional Living Expenses)
• Confusion about your FEMA case

You have the right to appeal FEMA decisions (deadline: July 9, 2026). Stay in contact with FEMA every 30 days to keep your case active. If your ALE is ending, you may now qualify for FEMA Rental Assistance.

 

• Neighborhood Legal Services (NLSLA): https://nlsla.org/
• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA): https://lafla.org/ or call 800-399-4529 if you need legal assistance with your FEMA appeal, rental housing issues, or insurance coverage disputes. 

2026 AltadenaWILD Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications

Deadline: July 10

The 2026 AltadenaWILD Scholarship Fund for students impacted by the Eaton Fire is accepting applications. We will offer three $2000 scholarships to Altadena residents studying at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, pursuing career pathways aligned to urban forestry and conservation.

 

Applications close July 10, 2026, with scholarships awarded in August. Learn more and apply here

USDA Rural Development Announces $3 Million in Disaster Aid Grants for Homeowners Affected by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County

On May 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced $3 million in Disaster Assistance Grants via USDA’s Section 504 Single Family Housing Repair Program to support homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

 

Homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles may be eligible for grants of up to $32,420 per household for essential home repairs, including disaster-related damage, restoring habitability, and supporting necessary site preparation and cleanup activities.

 

To learn more about how to apply for these funds, and whom to contact, see the online fact sheet. 

Door of Hope Transitional Housing Program

Door of Hope is offering transitional housing support for Eaton Fire survivors.

 

• Lost your home in the Eaton Fire
• Have a child age 17 or younger living with you
• Household meets HUD low-income guidelines

Application available here.

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. 
 
Questions? Email stepfund@betterangels.la or call 310-363-0579
 
Eligibility and application available https://www.thestepfund.org/

Disaster Case Management and Other Wildfire Resources Available at the Hub

The Hub offers free one-on-one support for people impacted by the wildfires. Staff and partners can help residents sign up for case management, connect to resources, apply for assistance, understand the rebuilding process, and navigate steps like permits, insurance, contractors, financing, and rebuilding plans. 

Visit the Hub or click here to make an appointment.

The Hub - 2333 Lake Ave., Suite 2A, Altadena, CA 91001
Wednesdays: 11am - 6pm
Thursdays: 11am - 6pm
Fridays: 10am - 3pm
Saturdays: 10am - 3pm

 

You can also access FEMA-funded disaster case management through LA County (833) 775-DCMP (833-775-3267) or Catholic Charities of California.

Altadena Talks "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Lot Clearing Program

Altadena Talks Foundation and Altagether are providing assistance with weed clearing on lots.

 

Summer SKILLZ Program, Apply NOW!

📍 Octavia E. Butler Middle School
📅 June 15 – July 16, 2026, Monday through Thursday only! 
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

 

Space is extremely limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to PUSD currently in the 6th & 7th grades. This is more than just a program— it’s an opportunity to develop skills that will help your child succeed in school and beyond. Scan the QR code or Apply HERE.

Calling LA County Artists! Apply for Artist-in-Residence Opportunity by 5pm June 29!

The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture invites LA County-based artists to apply for an artist residency with the LA County Cultural Climate Commons: Community Memory Lab & Living Archive. 

 

This is a collaboration between Arts and Culture, LA County Library, LA County Library Foundation, the Altadena Library District, Altadena Library Foundation, and Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) / Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA).  

 

The Artist-in-Residence will collaborate with the Project Partners to develop a project that may include but is not limited to artistic interventions, approaches, and strategies; community engagement and participation; the creation of new artworks; and/or access to artistic and cultural experiences to meet the goals of the project which include:

1. Develop a series of collective memory and artmaking workshops for Altadena residents and others impacted by the January 2025 fires that provide space for creative expression and storytelling and that foster healing and strengthen community bonds. Facilitate the addition of community created artworks and ephemera to LA County Library’s new digital archive.
2. Facilitate an opportunity for Altadena-based artists to digitize their artwork as part of LA County Library’s digital collections, elevating and giving more permanence to work that may have been previously overlooked, and contributing to a more holistic Altadena history. 
3. In collaboration with LAPL, explore ways to connect Artist’s workshops in Altadena to similar efforts led by LAPL, LFLA, and others in the Pacific Palisades. 

Deadline for Submissions: June 29, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. PDT.  Apply here: https://www.lacountyarts.org/opportunities/opportunities-artists/open-call-community-memory-lab-artist-residency

Share Your Experience After the 2025 Los Angeles Fires

 

LA County Board of Supervisors Launches Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority

The LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted May 19 to launch the Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority — a new unified body housed in Public Works to oversee and accelerate rebuilding. Read more here.

Reach Out WorldWide Provides Essential Items to Eaton Fire Survivors

Reach Out WorldWide (in partnership with the American Red Cross) is still actively operating and has relocated to Glendale. We continue to support survivors with a wide range of essential items, including cleaning supplies, toiletries, clothing, shoes, home goods, kitchen and cooking items, textiles, furniture, and other everyday necessities.

 

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

To apply for assistance from their Disaster Recovery Program, scan the QR or visit https://tiny.cc/homerequest
 
Questions? Email help@asenseofhome.org

Volunteer or Donate Items for A Sense of Home 

For more information about volunteering or donating, scan the QR code or click here.

 

Questions? Email volunteering@asenseofhome.org

SGV Habitat for Humanity Is Building in Altadena

Whether you want to donate, sign up to volunteer, shop the store for low-cost furniture/building materials, or looking for help getting your Altadena home rebuilt or repaired, visit https://sgvhabitat.org/

 

You can also enter a sweepstakes – that raises money for rebuilding homes in Altadena, California – to win a one-of-a-kind Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Altadena Stratocaster made using wood from an iconic Deodar Cedar tree that came down in the Eaton fire.  Learn more here.

 

12 Months of Mortgage Assistance Available to California Homeowners Impacted by State Disasters

The state's CalAssist Mortgage Fund is now covering up to 12 months of mortgage payments to provide support for families who are still recovering from California disasters like the Los Angeles fires.

The program also increased its income limits to provide more homeowners access to more mortgage relief through grant awards that never have to be paid back. Regardless of the status of your mortgage, homeowners are encouraged to apply.

• Primary residence is destroyed or severely damaged due to a qualified disaster from Jan. 2023-Jan. 2025  
• Applicants meet the program's newly increased income limits 
• The damaged property is a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units) and the owners' only residential property 

 
Funds are limited, so apply online today at CalAssistMortgageFund.Org  
It is free to apply and applications will be reviewed in the order received. 
 
Need help? 
In-depth, one-on-one assistance with preparing and completing an application is available at 800-501-0019 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

RESOURCE TO HELP AVOID CONTRACTOR SCAMS

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and Winston & Strawn LLP have created a comprehensive guide to help disaster survivors safely hire contractors, review rebuild contracts, and avoid construction scams.

 

You can also verify license at https://cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx

 

Report fraud: https://cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Filing_a_Complaint/

BuildNotes.LA – Wholesale Marketplace for Wildfire Rebuild

BuildNotes.LA is a wholesale marketplace supporting the LA wildfire rebuild. It helps homeowners access building materials and products at more transparent, wholesale pricing during the reconstruction process.

 

If you are planning to purchase materials and products for your home after you’ve already signed your construction contract, consider including an allowances section in your contract. This can help ensure that any cost savings from material pricing are passed directly back to you, rather than being absorbed by your builder.

 

LA County Parks & Recreation Offer New Mobile Recreation Van: Park on the Move

 

Take Part in a Community Survey for LA County Recovery and Repopulation After-Action Review

Scan the QR code or click here to participate.

Youth @ Work Opportunity for Eaton Fire Impacted Youth

Check eligibility and learn more at https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/youthatwork/

San Gabriel Valley Leads Group Welcomes Altadena Chamber Members

1st and 3rd Tuesday each month • 11:45am-1pm

Villa Gardens, 842 E. Villa St., Pasadena

EVENTS

Thrive Food Bank June Events

Every Friday • 4:30-6:30pm

3541 Brandon St., Pasadena

Free Disaster Legal Assistance Clinic

Thursday, June 11 & June 25 • 12:30-4pm

The Hub, 2333 Lake Ave, Suite 2A

Appointments are required. You can participate in person or by phone. To schedule an appointment, please call the hotline at 1-800-433-6251 or apply online at nlsla.org. NLSLA staff will schedule you for a clinic appointment if you are eligible for services. 

World Cup Watch Party

Friday, June 12 • Starts 4:30pm

Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza

Dena Small Business Mixer

Friday, June 12 • 6-8pm

Good Neighborhood Bar
2311 Lincoln Ave.

Scan the QR code or click here to register.

Altadena Pride Walkabout

Saturday, June 13 • 10am-5pm

Starts at Altadena Community Center
730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA 91001

10:00 a.m. OPENING CEREMONY outside the Altadena Community Center
730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA 91001
10:45 a.m. NEIGHBORHOOD WALK towards Grocery Outlet for group photo
11:00 a.m. SPIRITUAL GATHERING at CORE
12:00 p.m. DANCE PERFORMANCE followed by free lunch in Triangle Park and Art Alley on Fontanet Way
2:00 p.m. MAIN FESTIVAL opens at the Altadena Community Center
5:30 p.m. Begin wrap-up/pack-up

Free Workshops for Parents/Caregivers of Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Neuroaffirming Movement: Using movement, sports, and brain-body work to support parent & child mental health
Saturday, June 13
2 - 4 p.m.
The Center for Connection, 3030 E. Colorado Blvd.

 

Stress, Resilience, and Self-Compassion: Supporting Caregivers from the Inside Out
Saturday, June 20
1 - 3 p.m.
The Center for Connection, 3030 E. Colorado Blvd.

 

Register at: bit.ly/CYSHCN-PAS

Happy Birthday Pasadena, Highway to Adventure!
Sunday, June 14 • 12-4pm

Road trip through time at our triple celebration for the Crown City’s 140th birthday and milestone observances for the centennial of Route 66, and Colorado Boulevard’s 150th Anniversary. Mayor Gordo will cut the official birthday cake at 2:00 pm.

 

Check out the schedule of events at https://pasadenahistory.org/happy-birthday-pasadena-highway-to-adventure/

LA Forum: Rethinking Altadena at Scale – Catalog Homes, Affordable Housing Models, Density, and Economic Recovery

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • 7-9PM

Good Neighbor Bar RSVP HERE 

EFSN Webinar: UNDERINSURED: Know Your Rights, Take Action Now 

Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 7-8PM

on Zoom

If your insurer's estimate doesn't cover what it actually costs to rebuild, you are not alone and you are not without recourse. California law gives you rights that insurers count on you not knowing.

 

This is your chance to hear them directly from the people who wrote and fought for those laws, and the attorneys who have litigated them.

 

Join EFSN for an interactive conversation with two of California's foremost experts on insurance accountability.

 

Dave Jones | California Insurance Commissioner, Emeritus (2011–2019) & Michael J. Bidart | Partner, Shernoff Bidart Echeverria 

 

Register HERE.

Juneteenth Hike El Prieto Trail

Friday, June 19 · 8:30am

Lower JPL Parking Lot near entrance of the East entrance 

Meet up: Lower JPL Parking Lot near entrance of the East entrance of JPL

Start time: We leave at 8:30am promptly

Details: 2-mile hike to honor freedom, heritage, and community. Eary hike with some elevation.

Altadena Historical Society 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Friday, June 19 · 12pm 

Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave.

• Beautiful Hand-crafted Quilts, done in the time-honored tradition: on display by local Master Quilters.
• Altadena Oral History Project Presentation: As part of the Ongoing Documentary Series - Stories of resilience told through the recollections of the African American Community devastated by the Eaton Canyon Fire.
• Ellen Garrison Clark Scholarship Award Ceremony: Scholarships will be awarded to local high school students in the spirit of Ellen Garrison Clark.
• Juneteenth Photography Exhibit: Display of images curated by documentarian-photographer, Alfred Haymond

Scan the QR code or click here to purchase a ticket ($35). 

Dena Juneteenth: Liberation, Light & Legacy Backyard Boogie

Friday, June 19 · 5-10PM 

2283 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena

Dena Juneteenth: Liberation, Light & Legacy Day Party Art & Exhibits

Saturday, June 20 • 10AM-3PM 

2283 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena

Saturday, June 20 •  11am-3pm

Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St, Alhambra

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating devoted dads who have weathered the storm. Whether he lost his home in the California wildfires, shouldered immense hardship for his family, or became a rock of support for his community, we want to honor his strength and sacrifice. Nominate a dad here.  Buy tickets here.

Sunday, June 21 •  9:30am 

Unincorporated Coffee, 3045 Lincoln Ave.

Sunday, June 21 • 10am-12pm

Bob Lucas Library, 2659 Lincoln Ave.

Purpose, Patience, Persistence: Octavia E. Butler’s Writing Life Conversation
Monday, June 22 • 6-7pm
Altadena Community Center

The literary visionary Octavia E. Butler meticulously created new worlds, but she also painstakingly crafted herself into a writer. The Pasadena native and Altadena resident came of age in a climate-challenged Southern California that informed and inspired her imagination: “My teachers always did claim that I seemed in another world.”
 
Lynell George, author of “A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler" will be in conversation with Librarian Fin Lee discussing Butler’s winding path toward a writer’s life. 

Tuesday, June 23 •  6:00PM on Zoom

This webinar will walk providers through what AB 495 means for their programs, what it requires, and how to build safe, welcoming spaces for all children and families - regardless of immigration status. Register at http://tinyurl.com/LearnAB495

Wednesday, June 24 •  6:30-7:30PM 

The Collaboratory, 540 W. Woodbury Dr., Altadena

EFSN Webinar: Legal Strategies Survivors Need to Know
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • 7-8PM on Zoom

If your insurance company doesn't cover or will not pay what it actually costs to rebuild or remediate, you are not alone.

 

This is your chance to hear from two attorneys who are actively litigating the legal frontiers of wildfire underinsurance.

 

Join EFSN for an interactive conversation with two of California's most active litigators in wildfire insurance accountability.

 

Michelle Meyers | Partner, Singleton Schreiber & Brianna Strange | Partner, Strange LLP. 

 

Register HERE.

Thursday, June 25 •  4:30-6:00PM on Zoom

https://lafla.org/fires to register.

Financial Considerations Related to 

Selling Your Lot vs. Rebuilding

Thursday, June 25 • 5pm on Zoom

This webinar will focus on insurance, litigation settlement and tax considerations related to the financial decision around selling your lot versus rebuilding. Register at https://uphelp.org/events/financial-considerations-related-to-selling-your-lot-vs-rebuilding/

Altadena Give Back Ceremony

Saturday, June 27 • 10am-3pm

Angel City Lumber, 3400 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena

 

RSVP here.

LA84 Foundation Play Day Block Paty

Saturday, June 27 • 10am-3pm

2141 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles

RSVP here.

OUTSIDER Film Screening, Panel, and Art Show
Saturday, June 27 • 2-4pm
Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Special screening of OUTSIDER, an award-winning documentary about the late artist Maury Ornest, mental illness, family, & the power of art to sustain a life, followed by a thoughtful panel discussion, including a therapist from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and mental health advocate and retired KNX radio journalist Laura Ornest, Maury's sister. 
 
In addition, anyone who lost their home and/or works of art due to the Eaton Fire may choose a piece to take home as a free gift from OUTSIDER Project's Gestures of Love program. 

Lucha Libro Wrestling - Rumble in the Library
Saturday, June 27 • 4-6pm
Bob Lucas Library

You're invited to a high-flying, fun, family friendly wrestling experience as masked athletes take to the ring (and the air) in the Bob Lucas Library parking lot to show off their moves in story-driven matches. Who will come out on top? Join us and find out.

Summer Spree & Save

Sunday, June 28 • 9am-12pm

Pasadena ReStore, 32 N. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena

Join us for a special community shopping event for Eaton Fire survivors at the Pasadena ReStore, created to support your rebuilding journey and help families restore home essentials. RSVP here.

Design Fair on Fair Oaks

Sunday, June 28 • 12-4pm

Fair Oaks Burger, 2560 Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena

Youth Sleep Away Camp, Ages 11-17

June 29 - July 2

St. Edward Retreat Center, Wrightwood

For more information and to apply, scan the QR code or click here

Summer Blockbuster Performing Arts Camp

Stars July 6 – August 14

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake

Instead of performing a pre-written script, campers spend two weeks writing jokes, creating characters, inventing scenes, and generally making a glorious mess of beloved blockbuster films. This program is for young actors, writers, artists, comedians, filmmakers, and any kid who likes making things and being creative with other people.

Altadena Community Health Fair

Saturday, July 11 • 1-4pm

The Collaboratory, 540 Woodbury, Altadena

Amanah In-Home Care Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, July 11 • 10am-12pm

400 E. Calaveras St.

For more information, call 626-499-4212.

Rotary Concerts in the Park

Start Saturday, July 11 • 7pm

Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave.

Business Resource Fair Supporting the Altadena Business Community 

Thursday, July 30 • 12-4pm

Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Expert guidance and resources by:

 

To register, scan the QR code or click here.

Rally for Recovery - Rescheduled

AUGUST 22 · 8AM-3PM 

iPickle Arcadia, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave.

To learn more, buy tickets or sponsor, visit https://www.efsurvivors.net/rally-for-recovery