23 volunteer-driven events, multiple major milestones and homes taking shape across Altadena—all in just one month. Our work has attracted significant media attention, with KCBS, KABC, KNBC, KCAL, KTLA, Spectrum News and others covering the remarkable pace of recovery. “This is what happens when all the players align around a common goal,” said SGV Habitat CEO Bryan…
From furniture and home improvement finds to vintage treasures and unbeatable deals, there’s always something new to discover at Pasadena ReStore. Something exciting is happening at the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Pasadena: more shoppers are discovering the incredible values, one-of-a-kind finds and ever-changing selection waiting inside. Lovingly referred to as the “best kept…
More than 300 Home Depot volunteers came together to help raise the walls of a future home and move another Altadena family closer to returning home. Brookside Park in Pasadena became a construction site—and a powerful symbol of community recovery—when San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and The Home Depot brought together 300 volunteers from…
Reclaimed from the Eaton Fire and transformed by Fender, four one-of-a-kind instruments are helping Altadena families rebuild. When the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena in January 2025, it left behind destroyed homes, damaged landscapes and thousands of trees that had long been part of the community. In response, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV…
Home Is More Than a House: Rebuilding the Rhythms of Life After the Eaton Fire For nearly 30 years, Elizabeth and Roque’s family built a life in Altadena that moved to a familiar rhythm. Each morning began with the sounds they had come to love—birds singing, peacocks calling, neighbors greeting one another. Their street wasn’t…
On August 18th, SGV Habitat’s Laura Ealy, Senior Director, Housing and Community, and Lauri Label, Housing Recovery Manager, attended the Resiliency Company Founders Forum, joining leaders and innovators working across the rebuilding, disaster recovery, and relief sectors. The forum provided an important opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and learn from others who are helping…
The Gift of Knowing She Wasn’t Alone Deborah thought she knew what she had lost when the Eaton Fire destroyed her home. She was wrong. For more than six decades, Deborah’s Altadena house had been the place four generations of her family could always return to. It was where children grew up, grandchildren played, family…
$100,000 to Help Build an ADU If your Altadena property was affected by the Eaton Fire, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) could be an important step toward recovery. The Infill ADU Grant Program provides an up to $100,000 grant to eligible households to help build an ADU while creating more affordable housing opportunities in the…
Small Hands, Big Hearts One of the most rewarding parts of San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Youth Volunteer Program is watching the next generation discover the joy of giving back. Through simple acts of kindness, young people are learning that they have the power to make a real difference in their community. Recently, Liam…
Every Message Becomes Part of Home. On July 14, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity gathered with homeowner Edna, staff, partners, and supporters for a Wall Signing Ceremony at her future home on West Mendocino Street in Altadena. The event marked another important milestone in the rebuilding process and celebrated one of Habitat’s most meaningful…