resources
recovery starts small.
you do not have to walk it alone.
We are not a direct service provider, but we have gathered trusted resources to help families rebuild after wildfire.
Whether you are looking for housing, financial support, mental health help, or a safe place for your pets, the links below are here to get you started. We’ll continue to add more as we grow.
Note: We focus on trusted nonprofit and community organizations. Some resources are independent nonprofits; others are nonprofit/government partnerships created to support disaster survivors.
🏠 find housing help
Whether you need a safe place tonight or help with rent, these orgs can help.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| 211 LA County | Search housing support, food assistance, and disaster recovery programs across Los Angeles County. | Search for Help at 211 LA |
| Friends In Deed | Provides emergency motel vouchers, eviction prevention programs, and support for displaced families in Pasadena and surrounding areas. | Visit Friends In Deed |
| Door of Hope | Pasadena-based nonprofit offering transitional housing and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness, helping them rebuild stable lives. | Visit Door of Hope |
| Project Passion | Offers short-term rental relief for Altadena residents facing housing instability or financial hardship after disasters. | Apply for Rental Relief |
💸 finances & insurance
Resources to protect your home, finances, and future as you rebuild.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| NHS LA County | Provides housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, and financial education. After a disaster, they help families understand rebuilding options, protect homeownership, and access recovery resources. | Explore Housing Support |
| Change Reaction | Offers rapid, flexible financial grants through nonprofit partners to individuals facing sudden hardship after a disaster. | Request Emergency Support |
| United Policyholders | Independent nonprofit that helps disaster survivors navigate insurance claims and understand their rights after wildfire loss. | Get Insurance Claim Support |
🧠 take care of your mind and heart
Recovery is exhausting. These resources are here to help with stress, grief, and rebuilding your strength.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | Provides free crisis counseling, trauma support, and long-term mental health care. Their Disaster Distress Helpline offers immediate support for those impacted by disasters. | Get Crisis & Trauma Support |
| Give an Hour | Provides free mental health counseling sessions from licensed professionals to disaster survivors and trauma-impacted individuals. | Connect to Mental Health Support |
🧱 planning your rebuild
Rebuilding is complicated. These resources can help you understand your options.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles | Rebuilds and repairs homes for wildfire-affected low-income families through affordable homeownership models and volunteer labor. | Apply for Rebuilding Help |
| Team Rubicon | Veteran-led nonprofit that provides disaster response and recovery support, including debris removal, muck-outs, and rebuild assistance for families after wildfires. | Get Disaster Recovery Help |
| Lotus Rising LA | Provides Prefab education, vetted builder connections, and practical resources. | Find out about the next Rebuild Ready event |
📦 essentials & supply distribution
Find free essentials, furniture, and household items. Most sites operate by appointment. Availability changes, so please check links or call ahead.
| location / program | description | link or contact 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| EFC Store | Appointment-based pickup for essentials and furnishings for families affected by wildfire. | Book an Appointment |
| Freedom Shop at Harambee (Project Passion) | Free household items and furniture for local families; appointments required. | Book at Freedom Shop |
| Project Passion Delivery Service | Request delivery of furniture and essentials if you cannot pick up in person. Available to Altadena residents. | Request Delivery |
| American Legion Palisades Post 283 Fire Relief Distribution Center |
Supplies and household support for fire-impacted families. Contact to confirm current hours and availability. 6221 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, CA |
pastorwilliamsjrla@yahoo.com |
🧩 case management & long-term recovery
Get one-on-one help navigating insurance, rebuilding, and recovery resources. These organizations provide case management, guidance, and long-term recovery support for families impacted by wildfire.
| organization | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Fire Collaborative LTRG | Long-Term Recovery Group supporting Eaton Canyon and nearby communities with case management, rebuilding guidance, and access to local resources. | Visit EFC-LTRG |
| Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) | Led by American Legion Post 283, this group coordinates long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts for Pacific Palisades and neighboring areas. | Learn About Pali LTRG |
| VOAD Long-Term Recovery Groups | Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) bring together nonprofits and faith-based partners to coordinate long-term recovery efforts across LA County. | Explore LA VOAD |
🌱 support for youth and seniors
These organizations offer programs, care, and community spaces for young people and older adults navigating recovery and daily life.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Now Community Resource Center | Supports youth, adults, and seniors in Pasadena, Altadena, Monrovia, and Duarte with wellness workshops, senior care, GED prep, and CPR/First Aid training. | Visit Hope Now CRC |
| ONEgeneration | Provides intergenerational programs including childcare, senior services, health and wellness resources, and community support in Los Angeles. | Explore ONEgeneration Programs |
| Pasadena Senior Center | A nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through social services, health and fitness classes, lifelong learning, and community connection. | Visit Pasadena Senior Center |
| WISE & Healthy Aging | Offers comprehensive services for older adults including caregiver support, advocacy, wellness programs, and resources for independent living. | Learn More About WISE |
🐾 caring for your pets after disaster
Pets are family too. If you have been displaced by wildfire, these resources can help you find emergency shelter, veterinary care, and pet-friendly housing options.
| org name | description | link 🔗 |
|---|---|---|
| LA Animal Services | Emergency boarding, lost pet reunification, and pet food assistance for families in Los Angeles during and after wildfires. | Find Local Pet Support |
| BringFido | Directory to find emergency hotels and shelters that accept pets during evacuations and displacement. | Find Pet-Friendly Housing |