Bringing Relief, Resources, and Hope to Eaton Fire Survivors San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Pasadena ReStore welcomed fire survivors and community members on October 25th for another Fire Survivor Event, continuing its commitment to helping Altadena families recover and rebuild after the devastating Eaton Fire. The event welcomed over 150 attendees, offering survivors access…
SGV Habitat Homeowners and Staff Featured in New James Hardie Documentary! Altadena rebuilding efforts are receiving well-deserved recognition! Several SGV Habitat homeowners and staff members are featured in a new documentary created by James Hardie in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, highlighting the importance of resilient housing, community, and rebuilding after disaster. The documentary premiered…
One Small Act Can Help Build a Home. Henry started with a simple idea and a generous heart. This Giving Tuesday, join him in helping Altadena families rebuild, recover, and return home. It Started with a Bake Sale In June 2025, seven-year-old Henry set out to make a difference after the devastating Eaton Fire destroyed…
Rooted in Altadena: Music, Wood, and the Power of Rebuilding Four Instruments. One Mission. A Lasting Impact. When the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena in January 2025, countless homes and cherished trees were lost. Through a special partnership between San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Fender Custom Shop, PLUS1 LA Fires Fund, and Angel City Lumber,…
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…
College Corps Fellows gain hands-on experience while helping SGV Habitat build homes, strengthen communities and create lasting change. San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity is proud to continue its strong partnership with Pasadena City College through the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Program, expanding an already meaningful relationship into a new opportunity to develop the next generation of community leaders. …
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…