Serving those affected by the Eaton Fire
The devastating wildfires throughout Los Angeles County have left thousands displaced, many of whom have yet to return to their homes and are now grappling with the emotional and financial challenges of rebuilding their lives. Many of the households affected are uninsured, underinsured, and have limited incomes.
It takes many people coming together to rebuild our communities, to provide housing solutions where they are most needed and to offer hope in a time of great loss. With this in mind, we have put together the ReBUILD LA campaign to support housing needs of those affected across the county – and these funds and resources will stay in our communities.
Habitat for Humanity has a strong reputation and a long history of helping communities recover from disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Habitat is committed to the long-term rebuilding and will work to ensure families, particularly those most vulnerable, impacted by this disaster have a safe and affordable place to call home.
In Altadena there are 9 Habitat partners – homeowners who either purchased homes through our homeownership program or received critical home repairs to homes they own when they did not have the means to do the repairs on their own – and each who lost their homes in the fire. We will offer our assistance to help rebuild with each of them. We will also work with others – particularly those who are low-income – to rebuild, repair homes they own and offer first-time homebuyer opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity has been building homes – and providing opportunities for first-time homebuyers in this area for over 35 years.
ReBUILD LA’s first fire relief distribution brings hope to 500+ families
ReBUILD LA successfully hosted its first official fire relief distribution event, bringing vital aid to more than 500 families impacted by recent wildfires. The event, a collaborative effort between San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat), Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat GLA), and Sit ‘n Sleep, provided much-needed support to survivors as they begin the process of rebuilding their lives.
Households that completed the Relief Assistance Form and RSVP’d received essential supplies, including brand-new mattresses generously donated by Sit ‘n Sleep. In addition to mattresses, attendees took home air purifiers, ReStore vouchers, sheets, pillows, and other crucial household items aimed at helping them recover and rebuild.
“It was incredibly moving to witness the gratitude and relief on the faces of those we served. The Sit ‘n Sleep Distribution Event was a huge success! Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces as they drove away with items that many of us take for granted was both emotional and joyous. It was a powerful reminder of the impact we can make as a community.”
–Miriam Garcia, Director of Retail Operations
The dedicated teams from SGV Habitat and Habitat GLA worked tirelessly throughout the day to ensure the event ran smoothly, providing families with the support they needed. The event concluded on a heartwarming note with a surprise visit from Bob, the beloved Minion, spreading cheer and delighting attendees of all ages. And a special thanks to the 104 volunteers who came to lend a helping hand with this distribution drive!
ReBUILD LA remains committed to providing ongoing relief and long-term rebuilding efforts for wildfire survivors.
To learn more about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, or ways to contribute, follow us on social media @sgvhabitat
“The devastation caused by these wildfires is overwhelming, but our community is strong and we have seen over this last week how everyone comes together to help when the call to action is made. Along with our colleagues in Los Angeles, we have made a commitment to help ReBUILD LA™. This is not just about rebuilding homes—it’s about restoring hope, stability, and a future for families who have lost everything.”
–Bryan Wong, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity CEO
About ReBUILD LA
To aid current fire victims, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and Habitat LA have launched ReBUILD LA, a long-term emergency response campaign to assist people with limited means to rebuild their homes, relocate to other housing, provide essential supplies, and restore their lives.
Donations to the ReBUILD LA™ campaign will:
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- Help those who have lost everything rebuild or relocate, ensuring they have a safe place to call home.
- Provide essential goods through gift cards orvouchers.
- Support households whose homes are uninhabitable
- Offer assistance to vulnerable survivors who have been left without options to afford housing.
- Assist homeowners who need minor repairs to be able to return to their homes that were damaged from these severe weather related events
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To access resources and support for disaster recovery, please visit our comprehensive Disaster Recovery Resource List.
Here you can find press releases, useful information and articles surrounding the LA Fires.
Volunteer
While our first responders address immediate needs, we are preparing for the work ahead to provide lasting solutions for affected families. If you are interested in joining us, please add your name to our Volunteer Interest List.
Wildfire Assistance
We are focused on providing long-term solutions for families affected by this tragedy. If you need support or want to learn how we can assist you, please add your name to our contact list.
Donate
Our proven track record of using donations efficiently and transparently ensures that every dollar goes directly to supporting those affected by the LA fires. Together we will ReBUILD LA.
