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…
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Day to Give Back On May 27, the SGV Habitat team stepped away from their usual routines and rolled up their sleeves for All Staff Build Day! Staff members from every department and all levels of the organization joined forces at SGV Habitat construction sites and at the…
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…
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity had an exciting opportunity to connect with a new audience on Saturday, August 22nd, when Just Like Heaven Fest took place at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Through a partnership with AEG and Be the People, Michael Bridges, Senior Director of Development, represented SGV Habitat at the music festival, continuing…
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…
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…
A Milestone for Recovery. A New Beginning for One Family. On July 21, 2026, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its 15th home for a family rebuilding after the Eaton Fire. Homeowner Louise and her family were joined by SGV Habitat leaders, community partners, volunteers, local officials,…