Rebuild Ready Recap
On September 27, we gathered for our first Rebuild Ready event at the American Legion in the Palisades. We planned for 50-100 families and welcomed over 150—a clear sign of both the need and the strength of our community.
We’re especially thankful to the American Legion Palisades for opening their doors and giving us the space to come together.
Thanks to Friends of Prefab and our partners, families connected with vetted builders, insurance guidance, legal and mental health support, and financial resources.
This page brings those resources together so you can revisit them anytime. We’ll continue updating it so you always have a reliable place to turn for guidance after the event.
📩 Attention families! If you joined us at the event, watch for a short survey in your email.
Completing it helps us improve, and you’ll be entered to receive a Lil’ Lotus Kit ($50 in gas + grocery gift cards).
Please send your responses by Sunday, October 5. We’ll announce selections on Monday, October 6.
In love and solidarity,
Jacqui + the Lotus team 🐸
Event Partners & Resources
| Area | Partner | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Prefab Expert | cityLAB UCLA | citylab.ucla.edu |
| Builder Expert | Friends of Prefab | Reddit Page |
| Permitting | LA County Public Works | dpw.lacounty.gov |
| Permitting & Zoning | LA County Regional Planning | planning.lacounty.gov |
| Insurance Guidance | United Policyholders | uphelp.org |
| Financial Resources | Neighborhood Housing Services LA County | nhslacounty.org |
| Legal Support | Quinn Emanuel LLP | quinnemanuel.com |
| Mental Health | Didi Hirsch | didihirsch.org |
| Seniors | WISE & Healthy Aging | wiseandhealthyaging.org |
| Community Rebuilding | Sunset Mesa | sunsetmesa.org |
| Design Resources | Foothill Catalog Foundation | foothillcatalog.org |
| Venue | American Legion Palisades | alpost283.com |
| Food | Gigi’s Pupusas | instagram.com/gigis_pupusas |
| Coffee | Swift Brew Co | instagram.com/swiftbrewco |
| DJ | Mr. Energy | instagram.com/mr__nrg |
Builders Featured
| Builder | Website |
|---|---|
| Bevy House | bevyhouse.com |
| Buildoly | buildoly.com |
| Cahill Works | cahillworks.com |
| Casa Nova | casanova.studio |
| Cassette Homes | cassettesystems.com |
| Conex Modular | conexmodular.com |
| Cover | buildcover.com |
| Digz Prefab Homes | digzprefab.com |
| Hapi Homes | hapihomes.com |
| Liv-Connected | liv-connected.com |
| LiveLarge | livelargetech.com |
| Masaya Homes | masayahomes.com |
| Plant Prefab | plantprefab.com |
| Reframe Systems | reframe.systems |
| Studio Shed | studioshed.com |
| SuperLA | super.la |
| The Future of Housing | Website TBD |
| The Home Gallery | thehomegallery.com |
| Villa Homes | villahomes.com |
Annie Barbour from United Policyholders sharing guidance on insurance and rebuilding, with extra support from the day’s furry friends.
These volunteers and partners made sure everything was cleaned up and cared for after families finished for the day.
a snapshot of what we accomplished together
The people, resources, and impact from the day in numbers.
Special thanks to Caroline Paules, Lead Coordinator at Friends of Prefab, for helping provide many of these figures and supporting families with vetted builder resources.
from the community (names listed with permission)
“Presentations were informative“
- Anonymous, Palisades family
“We really appreciate everything that you have done and will look forward to attending your events in the future.“
- Nima H., Palisades family
“Thank you for helping and giving back to the community of Altadena.“
- Anonymous, Eaton family
”I would like to get notified if there is more events like this”
- Anonymous, Palisades family
“So appreciate the information and support we're getting from all these events. THANK YOU!“
- Alicia A., Palisades family
scenes from the day
A look back at Rebuild Ready through photos. This gallery will keep growing as more images are added throughout the week.
Rebuild Ready: Prefab 101
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 2-5pm
Location: American Legion Palisades Post 283
15247 La Cruz Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Cost: FREE for wildfire families & survivors
This is a community event for survivors and their families. Come as you are! The goal is to make rebuilding feel less overwhelming and more possible for our wildfire families.
Description:
If you lost your home in the 2025 wildfires, you may be weighing your options for how to rebuild. Prefab and modular housing can sound complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Rebuild Ready: Prefab 101 is a free event designed to give you clear information in a supportive space.
What to expect:
Prefab Learning: What prefab is, how it works, timelines, and whether it might be a fit for your family.
Expo Displays: Cross-section wall panels, material boards, mini floorplan models, and step-by-step visuals from deposit to delivery.
Take-Home Resources: Printed guides, next-steps checklists, a community resource map, and free hygiene kits.
Support Stations: Nonprofits, legal and finance experts, mental health resources, and community partners ready to answer questions in a no-sales setting.
For Families: Kids’ activities, plus a welcoming area to connect with neighbors and take breaks as needed.
Mini Talks: Short 10-minute sessions on insurance, financing, prefab options, and survivor lessons.
Partners (and growing!):
Featured Speakers: CityLAB UCLA, Friends of Prefab, United Policyholders, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles, LA County Public Works, Didi Hirsch
Invited Prefab Partners & Builders (curated by Friends of Prefab): Bevy House, Buildoly, Cahill Works, Casa Nova, Cassette Homes, Conex Modular, Cover, Digz Prefab Homes, Hapi Homes, Liv-Connected, LiveLarge, Masaya Homes, Plant Prefab, Studio Shed, SuperLA, Reframe Systems, The Home Gallery, The Future of Housing, Villa Homes
Resource Tables (talk with nonprofits, legal aid, and community groups): CityLAB, Didi Hirsch, Friends of Prefab, Foothill Catalog Foundation, LA County Public Works, LA County Regional Planning, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, Sunset Mesa Collective, United Policyholders, WISE & Healthy Aging
Community Supporters (supporting with survivor resources, support, and more): Anawalt Lumber, Collins & Katz YMCA, Eaton Fire Survivors Network (EFSN), Gigi's Pupusas, LA Strong Foundation, Mr. Energy, Swift Brew Co.
With Thanks To: American Legion Post 283 for hosting