Rooted in Altadena: Music, Wood, and the Power of Rebuilding When the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena on January 7, 2025, homes and beloved trees were lost in the flames. It was a heartbreaking chapter for the community. Yet Altadena has never been defined by hardship — it is defined by resilience, creativity, and neighbors…
LA Clippers Team Up with SGV Habitat to Rebuild After the Eaton Fires San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, The LA Clippers, Comcast NBCUniversal, Pechanga Resort Casino and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles have teamed up to launch a transformative community initiative aimed at rebuilding neighborhoods across Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.…
Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER³) San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity partnered with Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER³) to support families in Altadena impacted by the Eaton Fire. Through this collaboration: GER³ provided licensed expertise in disaster response, including testing, smoke remediation, and debris removal. SGV Habitat led the next phase…
New beginnings for Mary For more than 40 years, Mary has called Altadena home. It’s where she raised her children and built her life. But when the Eaton Fires swept through the community earlier this year, her house was left badly damaged—and her future felt uncertain. “I didn’t know whether I was going to walk…
Three Homes. Three Generations. One Devastating Day. Forty-one years ago, Ken and Carol Wood were a young couple with two small kids—baby Jenine and her big brother, Ken Jr. Family meant everything, so they moved to Altadena to be closer to Carol’s parents. Carol’s parents bought a cozy home on Pine Street, and just a…
As wildfires continue to impact our community, we want to take a moment to let you know that you are in our thoughts. The safety and well-being of our neighbors, supporters, and volunteers mean everything to us. The Eaton Fire alone is currently estimated to have damaged or destroyed approximately 7,000 structures. San Gabriel Valley…