Each fall, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity brings together supporters, community leaders, elected officials, and volunteers for Raise the Roof — an inspiring evening celebrating the power of partnership and the impact we can make when we build together.
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Le Méridien in Arcadia as we welcome 300 guests for a night of celebration and fundraising in support of building and preserving affordable homes throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
This year, we are proud to honor three outstanding partners whose generosity and leadership have helped raise critical funds, awareness, and support for families in need of safe, affordable housing: Fender Musical Instrument Corporation, Caitlin McHugh Stamos, and the Presbytery of San Gabriel. Through their dedication and unique contributions, they have helped create more opportunities for families to achieve affordable homeownership and supported our efforts to help Altadena families rebuild and return home following the Eaton Fire.
The 2025 Raise the Roof for Altadena Gala was a huge success – raising over $400,000 to support SGV Habitat’s work helping underinsured families affected by the Eaton Fires. The event took place on September 27th at the Le Meridien in Arcadia. Nearly 265 guest attended to celebrate our 35th year and the work being done to help rebuild Altadena.
Following the devastating Eaton Fire SGV Habitat has been focused on long-term recovery efforts and has created plans that include helping underinsured homeowners rebuild, adding ADUs to support multi-generational families and offering home repairs for those looking for ways to return to safe, livable conditions in homes they own but became uninhabitable following the fire.
Actor and musician John Stamos took the stage as he was announced as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. He shared a heartfelt reflection about his time volunteering with SGV Habitat and the deep significance of having a home where one feels safe and secure. Stamos spoke about how picking up a hammer on the build site gave him a renewed sense of community and purpose.
“When you’re in it — you feel something you can’t fake. You feel connection. You feel purpose.”
— John Stamos on volunteering with SGV Habitat
Later in the program, Bryan Wong, SGV Habitat CEO, shared exciting news about the organization’s commitment to build 25 homes and 15 ADUs in Altadena within the next 12 months. The audience erupted in applause as he revealed that construction on the first home has already begun—marking a hopeful new chapter for the community.
Thank you to the Gala sponsors that are supporting rebuilding homes in Altadena. SGV Habitat could not provide stability, comfort, and peace of mind to these families without your help. Together we can make four walls feel like home.
Sponsors include: KPMG, City of Hope, Grifols, James Hardie, Los Angeles Federal Credit Union, MMA Architects, South Coast AQMD, Golden Management, Foothill Transit, US Bank, Spectrum, Nickelodeon, Bluebeam, East-West Bank, and Edison International.
PASADENANOW.COM“The event was more than just a night of celebration; it was an opportunity to make a difference. The Gala aimed to raise awareness and funds to empower families and build strength and stability in communities through homeownership and home preservation.”
