from cleanup to permits to home again
This holiday season, our gifts can help neighbors rebuild. After the Eaton and Palisades Fires, many small, women-owned microbusinesses in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre are still recovering. This guide highlights 20 survivor-owned local favorites to support with every purchase.
Music can help calm or energize us when stress pushes us outside our Window of Tolerance. By listening intentionally, singing, moving, or creating simple rhythms, we can rebalance our nervous system and support healing after overwhelming events.
After the Eaton Fire, Altadena and Pasadena communities unite to restore holiday traditions. From Christmas Tree Lane to Upper Hastings Ranch, volunteers bring light, hope, and a sense of home back to fire survivors through ornament drives and community celebrations.
On October 26, Lotus Rising LA's Amanda Walgrove joined Councilmember Dorothy “Dot” Wong and the Altadena Cycling Club for Sun & Spokes, a 10-mile community bike ride supporting wildfire recovery. Riders explored Altadena’s landmarks, shared stories of resilience, and celebrated hope together.
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 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.