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An Information-Sharing Cooperative | Powered by the Altadena Libraries |
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Housing, Financial & Legal Services |
Need Help Navigating Recovery? |
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House in a Box: New household essentials for help families rebuid after a disaster
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Financial Assistance: Assistance with relocation, utilities, basic needs, and more
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Assistance with Clothing, food, hygiene products, and miscellaneous supplies
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Mental Health Support & Community Resources
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Schedule your appointment at 888-260-3988 or
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- The Core Hub also offers free one-on-one support for people impacted by the wildfires. Staff and partners can help you 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.
- HPP Cares is helping survivors return home. Whether you are uninsured, underinsured, or fully funded/insured, HPP Cares Rebuild Case Managers are here to guide you every step of the way. Our program is free and designed to help you create a clear plan to return home safely. Call 562-281-8861 or email us at info@hppcares.org. You can also find us at the Collaboratory, 540 W. Woodbury or the Core Hub, 2333 Lake St (above Chase).
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Thanks to the generous support of The Center by Lendistry, Office Of: Office has spots available to bring new families into the Community Rebuilding Response Program to receive pro bono design, planning, and advocacy support. The team works one-on-one with homeowners to answer questions, understand available resources, and identify the best pathway for rebuilding. In partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, they also developed a series of catalogs and guides to help families navigate the rebuilding process more effectively. Please
visit the website, LARebuildHub.org, for these free resources available in both English and Spanish.
If you know people who may be interested in learning more or need support, please send them our participation form, and we will schedule a follow-up call.
- Collective O/R is your expert advocate to help you navigate the rebuild process.
An owner's representative is a construction professional with rebuild expertise that acts on the survivor's behalf. They guide & advocate for survivors in the process of rebuilding their homes - including design, contractor bidding, permitting, budgeting, inspection & more. They work towards your goals, because they are not motivated by their own business interests. You can learn more and fill out an interest form at https://www.collectiveor.org/
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Samaritan’s Purse Rebuild Program Accepting Applications |
Our rebuild program is still accepting applications. The program is designed to assist homeowners who lost their primary and only residence in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, CA
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the program or would like to apply is welcome to call us at 833-323-6651. You may also email us at usdisasterrecovery@samaritan.org to express interest.
We are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Hope Crisis Response Network:
Rebuilding 100 Altadena homes in 5 years |
Hope Crisis Response Network (HCRN) is rebuilding homes for fire survivors who were uninsured or underinsured at the time of the fire. We will be using a mix of volunteer labor and trade subcontractors to complete these homes. HCRN is a licensed contractor in the State of California and will oversee all work completed on homes and ensure inspections will be passed so that home construction will not be delayed.
Qualifications:
- Must be a homeowner
- Must be their primary residence
- Property Taxes and income taxes must be current
- Must have clear title to the property
- Must provide documentation of amount owed on the property
- Must be able to maintain property insurance and property taxes after completion of the home
- Priority is given to elderly, disabled, veterans, single parent families
- Must plan to live in the house for at least five years
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Altadena Builds Back Foundation’s New Investment Speeds Up Rebuilding |
The Altadena Builds Back Foundation (ABBF) has announced a $4 million investment in Altadena Land Initiatives Corporation, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization to help fire survivors as they rebuild. This investment, which funds zero-interest construction gap loans, will support an innovative new model to help fire survivors rebuild and return home.
After the Eaton wildfire, many Altadena homeowners discovered that insurance, if available at all, paired with other financial resources was not enough to cover the full cost of rebuilding. ALI's Gap Rebuild Program helps close that financial shortfall, so families can rebuild now without taking on traditional debt.
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SGV Habitat for Humanity Building in Altadena |
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CalAssist Mortgage Fund Expands Eligibility to Homeowners with Multiple Properties |
We encourage homeowners to apply immediately as funds are limited, and applications
are reviewed in the order received. Applying is free, and funds never have to be repaid.
Apply online today at CalAssistMortgageFund.Org 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. |
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LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program for Small Businesses |
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.
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Door of Hope Transitional Housing Program |
Door of Hope is offering transitional housing support for Eaton Fire survivors.
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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. Application available at https://ushs.org/efhap |
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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/ |
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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.
Questions? | Email: disasterrelief@habitatla.org | Phone: 310-323-4663 ext. 135 |
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Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Resources At a Glance |
DisasterAssistance.gov provides disaster recovery information from 17 federal agencies covering 70 forms of assistance. It can be your first stop when looking for disaster recovery resources and support available to individuals, nonprofits and governments following a disaster. Click here to see some of the most common major disaster recovery program resources that may be available to individuals and households after a disaster event. |
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Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County & Restore the Legacy LA Coalition - Wildfire Resources Available |
NHS of LA County and Restore the Legacy LA Coalition (RLA) have programs and resources available for wildfire survivors. As the local Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we provide technical assistance and financial support to rebuild homes, small businesses, and the community.
- We offer financial counseling, case management and “gap funding” to help you rebuild.
- Grants and affordable loans for interim housing (ADUs, RVs, or tenant rental assistance). Current grants for ADUs are for $15,000.
- Grants and affordable loans for rebuilding or repairing your home up to $250,000.
- Grants for potential new homebuyers for up to $50,000.
- Construction Project Management services, including architects and a network of trusted contractors.
- Mission-driven real estate services for home buyers and sellers
- FREE estate planning for wildfire survivors
- We also provide counseling to apply for the CalAssist Mortgage Program. Book an appointment today or complete an intake form to get started.
Come see us at The Collaboratory, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Need Legal Help with Your FEMA Appeal? |
If you need free legal support to help with your appeal, contact:
- 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.
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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.
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A Sense of Home:
Free Furniture & Housewares for Families and Individuals Displaced by LA Wildfires |
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Altadena Library Offers Free Notary Services |
The Altadena Library offers FREE notary services:
- Tuesday & Thursday • 3:00–5:30pm at the EFC Collaboratory , 540 W. Woodbury
- Wednesday • 3:00–5:30pm at the Bob Lucas Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Ave
- Notary services will not be available the weeks of Aug. 24 and Nov. 16.
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Altadena Library Offers Passport Services Seven Days a Week |
Experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) agents process applications for new passports, passports that are lost or damaged, passports that expired more than 5 years ago and renewals for minors 7 days a week in Altadena.
- Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm / By appointment only
@ Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.
- Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm / By appointment or walk-ins welcome
@ Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center, 2659 Lincoln Ave.
For more details, including a checklist to prepare for your appointment and pricing, visit AltadenaLibrary.org/passports. Call 626-798-2950 for an appointment. |
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SCE SWITCH Program for Survivors |
SCE's SWITCH program launched August 1, 2026, offering incentives for energy-efficient equipment for households rebuilding or repairing after the wildfires. Who's eligible: SCE customers in the Eaton or Palisades wildfire-impacted areas (current or former service accounts), owner-occupied single-family homes, individually owned multifamily units, and customers rebuilding, repairing, or installing eligible energy-efficient equipment on or after August 1, 2026. Important: purchases made before August 1, 2026, are not eligible, and approved reservations are valid for 365 days. Where to go: Email SWITCH@sce.com with questions or visit https://energized.edison.com/disaster-recovery/simplified-wildfire-incentives-for-transforming-customer-homes to get started. |
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Small Businesses & Commercial Property Owners Can Enroll in Altadena Commercial Concierge Program |
Small businesses and commercial property owners in Altadena can now enroll in the Altadena Commercial Concierge Program. Get hands-on help securing required permits and licenses, one-on-one technical assistance, and access to essential resources to expedite your recovery and growth. To learn more, visit https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/AltadenaCommercialRecovery/ |
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Become a Tree Steward for Altadena |
Altadena WILD, along with Altadena Green, the CSUN Urban Forestry Project, and Outward Bound Adventures, is launching phase two of the ReGreen Altadena initiative. Building off the success of the initial tree give-away in fall 2025, we are laying the groundwork for a long-term program of educational workshops coupled with tree-giveways. Those who become Altadena Tree Stewards will receive trees and make a commitment to nurturing them into maturity by attending a workshop on tree selection and another on tree planting and care. Workshops will begin early this summer 2026 and tree give-aways will be held this fall through early spring 2027, and continue in subsequent years during the same time period.
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ASRF Soil Consultant
Every Friday • 1-3pm
Core Hub, 2333 Lake Ave. #2A |
Walk-in and ask a Soil Expert about the heavy metals in your soils. Get a second opinion about your soil test results; they likely are above lower health risk screening thresholds.
See if you qualify for soil treatment assistance. No appointment necessary. |
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ASRF Soil Clinic
First Saturday of Every Month, 10am-12pm
Location will be sent to attendees |
This Soil Clinic is hosted by 301 Organics to support the Altadena Soils Relief Fund (ASRF), a sponsored project of Charity On Top, a Pasadena based 501(c)(3) non-profit and fiscal sponsor. The ASRF's purpose is to offer Eaton Fire survivors and others interested in soil health an opportunity to learn how to make healthy soil through the composting process. We are committed to helping the community understand their soils, what they can do to protect themselves from on-going reports of soil contamination while advancing the rebuild effort in a safe and sound way. Register here. |
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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:
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LA County Parks & Recreation Offer New Mobile Recreation Van: Park on the Move |
FREE Mobile Recreation brings sports, wellness, fitness, arts & crafts, ESTEAM, games, and more directly to Altadena families impacted by the Eaton Fire.
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Free Therapy for Eaton Fire Survivors Through 5 EFC Partner Organizations |
Free therapy for Eaton Fire survivors is available through five partner organizations, in person and remote, with services in multiple languages.
- Foothill Family — 10 sessions | (626) 993-3000 (ask for the Eaton Bloom Program)
- ICNA Relief / Crescent Counseling — 12 sessions | (713) 399-4571 opt.
- One Generation — 12 sessions | (818) 705-2345 ext. 939
- Didi Hirsch — 6 sessions | (424) 362-2935
- Maple Counseling — 6 sessions, sliding scale after | (310) 271-9999
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOMEto 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line. Both are free, confidential, and available 24/7. |
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BuildNotes.LA – Wholesale Marketplace for Wildfire Rebuild |
BuildNotes.LA is a wholesale marketplace helping LA wildfire survivors access building materials at more transparent, wholesale prices.
If you're purchasing materials after signing your construction contract, consider adding an allowances section to your contract so any savings on materials are passed on to you—not kept by the builder. https://www.buildnotes.la/ |
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United Policyholders Past Webinar Recordings |
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Every Fire Survivor Network Survey:
Did Your Insurance Company Help You?
Or Hurt You? |
Every Fire Survivor's Network (EFSN) is building a public, insurer-by-insurer record of insurance experiences following the January 2025 Los Angeles fires.
To do that, we are collecting information from Eaton and Palisades Fire survivors about insurance coverage, underinsurance, and claims handling.
No individual household will be identified in public reports or datasets. All survey results will be reported only in de-identified, aggregate form. To learn more about how survey data will be handled, please review our Data Handling and Management Policy.
If you were affected by the Eaton or Palisades Fire, we invite you to participate, whether you are a homeowner, renter, mobile home resident, condominium or townhome resident, covered by the California FAIR Plan, or were uninsured at the time of the fire.
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LAist Wants to Know about Fire Survivors Experience w/ SCE's Compensation Program |
Southern California Edison is offering payments to residents affected by the Eaton Fire.
Have you applied? Have you received an offer? Did you accept it or reject it?
LAist reporter Erin Stone wants to hear from survivors about their experiences with the program. You can share your stories at LAist.com/Payout or scan the QR code.
LAist will read every response, and nothing will be shared publicly without your permission. |
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Standing-Home Survivors Needed for National Science Foundation-Funded Recovery Study |
Researchers from Tufts University, Purdue University, and UCLA will be interviewing Eaton and Palisades fire survivors with standing homes about their experiences with environmental sampling, testing, and remediation. The National Science Foundation-funded study is intended to document recovery challenges and help create resources for affected residents. Support this effort by signing up to relay your experience for this study in person or virtually.
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Bioremediation and Landscape Recovery Consortium Survey |
EFRU has partnered with Resilient Palisades and the Center for Applied Ecological Remediation through the Fire-Resilient Bioremediation and Landscape Recovery Consortium, supported by a California Community Foundation grant. EFRU is surveying community needs and interest in soil bioremediation to help direct resources for education, workforce development, and services.
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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.
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Sign Up for Girls Who Code Free Fall Virtual Pathways Program
Apply by August 26
Program runs Oct. 19-Dec. 4 |
Pathways is a free and flexible virtual program where you explore some of the most exciting areas in tech, learn to build tech for good, and bring your passions to life through impactful projects. As you grow your skills, you’ll also join a global community
of students who share your passions through workshops with corporate partners and fun Advisor-led events.
Who can join?
High school girls and non-binary students, including rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and returning participants.
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Exciting Opportunity for Schools/Students in Grades 6th-12th - NASA TechRise Student Challenge |
The challenge includes information sessions for your department or organization upon request, free educational resources to foster classroom learning and an exciting student virtual field trip in the fall. Sixty winning teams will also receive $1500 to build their experiment, a spot to test it on a NASA-sponsored flight, and technical support from our awesome NASA TechRise advisors. The challenge is a great way to get hands-on with a NASA project this school year, and we encourage teams of all skill levels to apply. Updated challenge resources (including videos, slide decks, and educator pacing guides) can all be found on the challenge website HERE when the challenge opens.
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EVENTS
Thrive Food Bank Free Farmers Market
Every Friday in August • 4:30-6:30pm
3541 Brandon St, Pasadena CA |
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Rotary Concert in the Park
Every Saturday Until Aug 22 • 7pm
Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave. |
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