After the Eaton fires, Altadena’s Black community faces loss and uncertainty. “Altadena Strong” shares honest stories of older residents fighting to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their history, asking what it truly means to stay, to rebuild, and to hold on to home.
When disaster strikes, every second counts. From wildfire alerts to earthquake warnings, technology can help us act quickly, stay connected, and keep our communities safe. Learn which apps and tools can prepare you for emergencies and how to use them wisely.
After the Eaton Fire left Mount Wilson’s trail in ruins, the 5K Recovery Run rallied 600+ runners in Sierra Madre. Funds raised will support volunteers restoring the historic path and preserving the 117-year-old trail race tradition.
Nine months after the LA wildfires, families are exploring prefab housing as a faster, affordable path to rebuilding. UCLA’s cityLAB and Lotus Rising LA are helping residents navigate options, resources, and recovery through events and upcoming showcases.
Nine months after the Eaton Fire, recovery is still ongoing for many families. This blog highlights how community love through aid, concerts, wellness events, and even local businesses continues to bring hope, dignity, and connection.
The January 2025 fires pushed thousands of renters into a housing crisis that was already hard to bear. This article looks at rent gouging, tenant rights, relief efforts, and the local groups stepping in so renters have clear options and real support as they work on rebuilding their lives.
Wildfires don’t just burn homes; they reveal inequities. Latino communities in LA face barriers to preparedness and recovery, from language gaps to lack of insurance and systemic neglect. This blog explores why and offers solutions for resilience and equity
The pandemic showed how disasters impact babies’ development. Now fire babies face similar risks, but unlike before, recovery does not mean isolation. With support from Mama2Mama, we can build villages of care that center mothers and babies for healthier futures.
The 2025 LA wildfires uprooted many seniors, from those stranded during evacuations to those who lost homes and neighbors. Local groups are helping with housing, health care, and daily needs. Recovery is slow, and there is more to do so older residents can remain in the places they call home.
Seven months ago, I had no idea how to start a nonprofit. I just saw families who needed help and people ready to give it. Since then, we’ve launched three programs, begun working with over 100 families, and have three events lined up this fall. We’re learning together as we go.
More than six months after the Eaton Fire, local recreation spaces are helping children heal. Unbound Dance Studio and Two Dragons Martial Arts quickly reopened to offer kids movement, structure, and community care essential tools for building resilience after trauma.
Heading outdoors this summer? With LA beaches and parks reopening after the January 2025 wildfires, here’s what you need to know. From safety tips and air quality, to local events and places to explore. Stay safe, support recovery, and enjoy what’s open.
When disasters hit, they reveal cracks in our systems of care, equity, and readiness. As LA recovers from the 2025 wildfires, past failures from Katrina to Morocco show the risks of delays, poor planning, and exclusion. LA must rebuild with equity, resilience, and community at the center.