FEMA Deadline Extended!

Free Legal Support to Help with FEMA Appeals

Under approval received today, FEMA has extended the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) financial housing assistance period for eligible homeowners through July 9, 2027. FEMA also approved a three-month extension for eligible renters through October 9, 2026.

 

For more information: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/06/24/governor-newsom-welcomes-fema-extension-to-help-los-angeles-fire-survivors-continue-recovery/

 

• 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. 

Deadline to Accept SBA Disaster Funds:
June 30

The SBAs reminds Eaton wildfire survivors to complete the final steps necessary to accept their approved SBA disaster loan funds before the June 30 deadline.

 

SBA has approved nearly 13,000 applications for more than $3.4 billion in disaster assistance for Los Angeles City and County following the January 2025 wildfires, making the region the largest recipient of SBA disaster assistance in Fiscal Year 2025.

 

Only about $1 billion has been disbursed, or accepted, by approved borrowers to date.

 

Borrowers can complete the process of executing and accepting their disaster loans by visiting the MySBA Loan Portal, scheduling an appointment at appointment.sba.gov, or visiting a local recovery center for in-person assistance. Additional information is available at sba.gov/disaster. 

LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program for Small Businesses

LISC LA and BMO have launched the LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program. In response to the devastating January 2025 wildfires that severely impacted neighborhoods across Los Angeles County

The program will provide unrestricted $5,000 micro-grants to businesses with annual revenues under $2 million that were directly impacted by the fires. Participants will also receive targeted technical assistance through webinars and one-on-one advising to strengthen recovery and long-term resilience.

 

For eligibility and to apply, visit https://www.lariseandrenew.org/apply

Rotary Club of Altadena Quarterly Fire Relief Grant Applications Due June 30

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 quarterly with deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2026. 

 

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

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.

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.

 

Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles Accelerator Fund Provides Grants up to $10,000

The Accelerator Fund provides grants of up to $10,000.

 

This fund helps Palisades, Malibu and Eaton Canyon homeowners impacted by the wildfires overcome obstacles and move forward with their repair or rebuilding process. The accelerator fund is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. 

 

Learn more, see eligibility requirements and apply at: https://www.habitatla.org/how-to-apply/disaster-relief/

 

Questions?

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. Funds are still available.

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. 

Altadena Talks "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Lot Clearing Program

Altadena Talks Foundation and Altagether are providing assistance with weed clearing on lots. Scan the QR codes or click below to:

 

Weed Abatement & Brush Clearing Assistance

Pasadena Jobs Center is helping hire out day laborers at $25/hour for brush and weed clearing. Call (626-440-0112) and speak with coordinator Juan.

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

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

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.

 

Community Resilience Survey:

Altadena & Pasadena Residents

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

 

Share Your Experience After the 2025 Los Angeles Fires

 

Community Resilience Survey for Altadena & Pasadena Residents and Small Business Owners

ABC is working with local organizations to support residents and small businesses in Altadena and Pasadena affected by recent wildfires. Your experiences are vital to helping us understand what the community needs to recover and build resilience for the future.

 

This survey is completely voluntary and should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used to guide recovery efforts and access public funding for our community.

 

 

Fire Survivors Seek Legal Standing in State Farm Enforcement Proceeding

After public outcry, PUSD Board votes to save some trees slated for removal

Best Snacks for Studying & Focus

Need to fuel your brain this summer? Here is a breakdown of the best snacks for that.

 

EVENTS

Thrive Food Bank June Events

Every Friday • 4:30-6:30pm

3541 Brandon St., Pasadena

Free Summer Lunch & Snack (Ages 18 & under)

Monday-Friday, June 16-August 8)

Lunch: 12-1pm / Snack: 3-4pm

Loma Alta Park, 3330 N Lincoln (Covered picnic tables)

Free Summer Lunch and Snack Program returns this summer. Youth ages 18 and under receive a nutritious lunch and snack that include vegetables, fruits, and other healthy foods. The program aims to provide a healthy alternative for students when school is out.

Free Disaster Legal Assistance Clinic

Thursday, June 25 • 12:30-4pm

The Hub, 2333 Lake Ave, Suite 2

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. 

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/

Special Rebuild Friday at the Hub!
Friday, June 26, 2026 | 1-3pm

The Core Hub, 2333 Lake Ave. Suite 2A  

Whether you're just getting started or already deep into the rebuilding process, Friday is a great day to stop by the Hub. Meet one-on-one with experts and get answers to your questions about insurance, rebuilding, and soil remediation.

 

• United Policyholders: Insurance questions and claim support
• Soil Remediation: Learn about testing, remediation, and rebuilding considerations
• Collective O/R: Guidance on permitting, planning, contracts and navigating the rebuilding process

Altadena Steadfast Community Workshop

Saturday, June 27 • 10am-12pm

The Collaboratory, 540 W. Woodbury Rd.

Altadena Steadfast is hosting a community workshop at the Eaton Fire Collaboratory on June 27, 10am, to share the design framework that we've been working on for our public spaces, following our previous visioning sessions. Accessibility, connectivity, nature, eclecticism, and community have all been folded in and will be on the table for discussion. Your participation is everything - we all want to get back to business, and most importantly, back to gathering and being together again with one another. Please see the information in the poster - we ask that you RSVP to info.altadenasteadfast@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Altadena Give Back Ceremony

Saturday, June 27 • 10am-3pm

Angel City Lumber, 3400 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena

 

RSVP here.

LA84 Foundation Play Day Block Party

Saturday, June 27 • 10am-3pm

2141 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles

RSVP here.

Mortgage Payment Relief Workshop
Saturday, June 27 • 10am-12pm
Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

If your home is destroyed or severely damaged as the result of a recent disaster, the CalAssist Mortgage Fund offers much-needed relief from mortgage payments. Join us for this free workshop to learn more.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calassist-mortgage-fund-tickets-1991142052479?aff=oddtdtcreator

Neighborhood Block Party
Saturday, June 27 • 11:30am-1:30pm
North side of Mariposa x Highview at the Popup Tents

Join us for a block party. RSVP HERE.

Official World Premiere Beneath the Ashes
Saturday, June 27 • Starts 11:30am
TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6925 Hollywood Blvd.

Tickets can be purchased at: BENEATH THE ASHES: THE PAST REIMAGINED | DANCES WITH FILMS

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

Free Workshop: Affirming Autism in a Changing World

Tuesday, June 30 • 9:30-11:30am

 

Reserve your spot.

 

Bet Tzedek Wildfire Consumer Legal Clinic
Tuesday, June 30 | 1-4pm

The Core Hub, 2333 Lake Ave. Suite 2A  

Altadena Heritage July 4th Celebration at Owen Brown's Gravesite

Saturday, July 4 • Hike Begins at 9am 

Meet at 9 am at the top of El Prieto Road for short hike up to the gravesite or Join by Livestream

Altadenans! Come together to celebrate our nation’s 250th Birthday at Owen Brown’s gravesite on July 4th. Join the program highlighting Altadena’s history as the home of Owen and Jason Brown, members of the famous 19th Century family who fought to end slavery in the run up to the Civil War. Abolitionist history enthusiasts from across the county will join the livestream from Little Round Top in Altadena’s foothills.

 

The “Declaration of Liberty,” written by John and Owen Brown for July 4, 1859 will anchor the program. The Owen Brown Gravesite Committee has gathered Brown family descendants, and representatives from community partners Altadena Heritage, Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Unified School District, and Pasadena Civil War Roundtable to read salient excerpts from the “Declaration.” Ahead of its time, it called not only for ending slavery, but also for universal rights for all, including women.

 

Eaton Fire Youth Theatre/Writing Project

Mon-Thur, July 6-23 • 9am-12pm 

AHIAH CSL | 150 N El Molino, Pasadena CA

The Eaton Fire Youth Theatre Project is a free three-week summer intensive for local youth ages 8–14, launching July 6, 2026, at Ahiah CSL in Pasadena. Created by the Arroyo Repertory Theatre, the program invites young people to process their experiences of the Eaton Fire through writing, performance, and collaboration—moving from creative exploration to developing original scripts to sharing their work in a final public performance.

The goal is as much about healing as it is about art. Rooted in Social Emotional Learning principles, the project gives young people a safe space to turn their thoughts, losses, and joys into stories worth telling—and an audience ready to listen.

 

 

Free to all participants. Space is limited. Register for this by clicking here or scanning the QR code.

Summer Blockbuster Performing Arts Camp

Starts 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.

Friday, July 10 • 6-7:30pm

Maxwell House—Western Justice Center
55 S Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

RSVP by July 7 at https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form.php?orgcode=ALTD&fid=5906827

Eaton Fire Survivors Lawsuit Deadline: Truth, Your Options and Questions to Ask

Saturday, July 11 • 8:30–11:30am

Pasadena Church, 425 Sierra Madre Villa Ave

 

Scan the QR code or register HERE.

 

In the context of the Eaton Fire and Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, non-economic losses refer to compensation for personal, intangible harms that are not directly measurable in dollars, including emotional distress, grief, mental anguish, trauma, loss of enjoyment of life, and other non-financial impacts resulting from the fire.

 

The purpose of this workshop is educational. It is designed to provide information, answer questions, and help community members better understand the considerations involved in deciding whether to file a Non-Economic Loss claim before the upcoming deadline.

The program will feature a panel of attorneys with experience in disaster-related litigation who will discuss:

 

• What non-economic loss claims are and who may qualify
• Reasons individuals may choose to file a claim
• Reasons individuals may decide not to file a claim
• Important deadlines and legal considerations
• Questions to ask when evaluating legal representation
• How legal claims interact with insurance recovery and other compensation programs

This workshop will provide an opportunity to hear from legal professionals, learn from fellow community members, and gain information that may help you determine your next steps on your recovery journey.

Amanah In-Home Care Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, July 11 • 10am-12pm

400 E. Calaveras St.

For more information, call 626-499-4212.

Dena Voices

Saturday, July 11 • 2-6pm

The Core's Lot, 2231 Lincoln Ave., Altadena

RSVP required. Scan the QR code or register here by 7/2!

Silent Movie with Live Piano Accompaniment by Larry Garg

Saturday, July 11 • 2-4pm

Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Rotary Concert in the Park

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 from:

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

Altadena Community Health Fair

NEW DATE: Saturday, Sept. 26 • 1-4pm

The Collaboratory, 540 Woodbury, Altadena