Community Resource Directory

98 agencies, nonprofits, and services serving Altadena, Pasadena, and Eaton Fire-affected communities. Every listing links to its official source. Always confirm details with the provider.

Showing 44 of 98 listings in Recovery & Rebuilding

211 LA

Hotline

Free, confidential 24/7 information and referral service connecting LA County residents to food, housing, health, disaster, and social services.

Services: 24/7 referrals; disaster resource navigation; benefits connections

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Altadena Talks Foundation, Inc.

Nonprofit

Altadena Talks Foundation, Inc. is the nonprofit behind ACMN.LA, providing community media, survivor voice, and recovery programs including Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the Disaster Voices Lab.

Services: Community media; Neighbors Helping Neighbors; Disaster Voices Lab

  • Serves: Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

California Department of Insurance

Government agency

State regulator that helps residents with insurance claims, Additional Living Expenses, underinsurance, and complaints against insurers after wildfires.

Services: Claims help; consumer hotline; complaints; wildfire insurance guidance

  • Serves: California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Eaton Fire Collaborative

Coalition

Community collaborative coordinating long-term Eaton Fire recovery resources, information, and advocacy for affected residents.

Services: Recovery coordination; resource information; community advocacy

  • Serves: Altadena and Pasadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Fire Department

Government agency

Provides fire protection, emergency medical response, wildfire preparedness education, and brush clearance inspections for Altadena and much of LA County.

Services: Fire and emergency response; brush clearance and defensible space; Ready-Set-Go wildfire preparedness; CERT training

  • Serves: LA County (incl. Altadena)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Recovery (Eaton Fire)

Government agency

Los Angeles County's official wildfire recovery hub for Eaton Fire survivors, with information on debris removal, rebuilding permits, housing help, financial assistance, and recovery centers.

Services: Recovery updates; rebuilding guidance; debris removal status; assistance programs; recovery center information

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Nonprofit

Free civil legal services for low-income residents, including disaster legal help, housing, and public benefits.

Services: Disaster legal assistance; tenant rights; FEMA appeals; benefits

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Altadena Builds Back Foundation (fund at Pasadena Community Foundation)

Program

Supporting organization of the Pasadena Community Foundation focused on helping Altadena rebuild after the Eaton Fire. Grants are made to nonprofit organizations, not to individuals.

Services: Rebuilding initiatives; grants to nonprofits

  • Serves: Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Altadena Earthseed Community Land Trust

Nonprofit

Community land trust working to keep housing permanently affordable in Altadena and help residents remain in the community.

Services: Community land trust; affordable housing

  • Serves: Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Altadena Town Council

Government agency

Elected advisory body representing Altadena residents to LA County, holding public meetings on land use, recovery, and community issues.

Services: Public meetings; community advocacy; land-use review

  • Serves: Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

AltadenaWILD

Nonprofit

Community group promoting native habitat, wildlife-friendly gardens, and ecological restoration in Altadena.

Services: Native plant education; habitat restoration

  • Serves: Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

American Red Cross - Los Angeles Region

Nonprofit

Provides emergency shelter, disaster relief, preparedness training, CPR and first aid classes, and volunteer opportunities.

Services: Emergency shelters; disaster relief; CPR/first aid; volunteering

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Nonprofit

Free legal services with programs for older adults, caregivers, and wildfire survivors, including property and title issues.

Services: Elder law; property and title help; disaster legal help

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)

Nonprofit

Disaster relief nonprofit providing emergency response and long-term recovery support to wildfire-affected communities.

Services: Relief distribution; case support; recovery programs

  • Serves: National (active in LA County)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

California Community Foundation

Nonprofit

LA County community foundation managing the Wildfire Recovery Fund and grants to recovery organizations.

Services: Wildfire Recovery Fund; nonprofit grants

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

Government agency

State agency coordinating emergency response and disaster recovery, including state assistance programs for wildfire survivors.

Services: State disaster coordination; recovery programs; preparedness

  • Serves: California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Government agency

Licenses contractors and helps homeowners verify licenses and avoid contractor fraud when rebuilding.

Services: License lookup; contractor complaints; disaster rebuilding tips

  • Serves: California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

DisasterAssistance.gov

Government agency

Federal portal to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and check application status, including housing assistance and appeals.

Services: FEMA applications; status checks; assistance information

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

FEMA

Government agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency, which administers federal disaster assistance and recovery programs.

Services: Individual Assistance; disaster recovery centers; appeals

  • Serves: National

Official site; automated link check blocked, manual review pending

Greenline Housing Foundation

Nonprofit

Housing nonprofit focused on homeownership and helping families stay in their communities.

Services: Homeownership support; housing counseling

  • Serves: Southern California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Assessor

Government agency

Values property for tax purposes and administers disaster-related property tax relief (misfortune and calamity reassessment) for damaged or destroyed homes.

Services: Disaster property tax relief; reassessment; base-year value transfer information

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Building and Safety

Government agency

Issues building permits and performs inspections for unincorporated communities, including rebuilding permits for homes lost in the Eaton Fire.

Services: Rebuilding permits; plan check; building inspections; code requirements for fire-resistant construction

  • Serves: Unincorporated LA County (incl. Altadena)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Consumer & Business Affairs

Government agency

Protects consumers, tenants, and small businesses. Helps fire survivors with price gouging, contractor fraud, tenant protections, and disaster consumer complaints.

Services: Consumer complaints; contractor fraud; tenant and landlord help; small business assistance

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Department of Economic Opportunity

Government agency

County economic development and workforce department offering job services, small business support, and wildfire economic recovery programs.

Services: America's Job Centers; small business assistance; disaster economic recovery

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Department of Public Health

Government agency

County public health agency issuing health guidance on wildfire smoke and ash, soil and water safety, disease prevention, and community clinics.

Services: Ash and smoke health guidance; environmental health; clinics; vaccinations

  • Serves: LA County (excluding Pasadena)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Public Works

Government agency

County department responsible for roads, flood control, storm drains, and building permits in unincorporated areas including Altadena. Coordinates fire debris removal and rebuilding permits.

Services: Building permits; flood control and drainage; road maintenance; debris removal coordination

  • Serves: Unincorporated LA County (incl. Altadena)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Regional Planning

Government agency

Handles zoning, land-use planning, and site plan review for unincorporated LA County, including Altadena rebuild site plans and community planning.

Services: Zoning information; site plan review; community plans; land-use permits

  • Serves: Unincorporated LA County (incl. Altadena)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Mennonite Disaster Service

Nonprofit

Faith-based volunteer network that rebuilds homes for disaster survivors.

Services: Volunteer home rebuilding

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County

Nonprofit

HUD-approved housing counseling nonprofit offering homeownership, foreclosure prevention, and disaster recovery financial help.

Services: Housing counseling; mortgage help

  • Serves: LA County

Official site; automated link check blocked, manual review pending

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County

Nonprofit

Free legal services for low-income residents in housing, health, public benefits, and disaster recovery.

Services: Housing law; benefits; disaster legal help

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Operation HOPE

Nonprofit

Financial literacy nonprofit offering free financial coaching, including disaster recovery financial counseling.

Services: Financial coaching; credit counseling; small business coaching

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Pasadena Community Foundation

Nonprofit

Community foundation supporting local nonprofits, including Eaton Fire recovery funds.

Services: Grants to nonprofits; recovery funds

  • Serves: Pasadena and Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Pasadena Water and Power

Utility

Municipal utility providing electricity and water. Information on outages, service restoration, and utility reconnection for rebuilds.

Services: Outage information; water and power service; reconnection

  • Serves: Pasadena and portions of Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Public Counsel

Nonprofit

Pro bono public interest law firm offering free legal help on housing, consumer, family, and small business issues.

Services: Pro bono legal services; disaster relief legal clinics

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity

Nonprofit

Builds and repairs affordable homes with volunteers, including wildfire rebuilding initiatives.

Services: Affordable homeownership; home repair; rebuilding

  • Serves: San Gabriel Valley

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

SoCalGas

Utility

Natural gas utility. Gas safety information and service restoration for rebuilt properties.

Services: Gas safety; service restoration

  • Serves: Southern California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Southern California Edison

Utility

Electric utility serving Altadena. Outage maps, Public Safety Power Shutoff notices, and service reconnection for rebuilt homes.

Services: Outage map; PSPS alerts; service restoration

  • Serves: Altadena and Southern California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Strongward (formerly SBP)

Nonprofit

Disaster resilience nonprofit (formerly SBP) helping survivors navigate rebuilding, insurance, and recovery.

Services: Recovery navigation; rebuilding guidance

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Team Rubicon

Nonprofit

Veteran-led disaster response nonprofit providing volunteer cleanup, debris work, and rebuilding help after disasters.

Services: Disaster cleanup; volunteer deployments

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

TreePeople

Nonprofit

Environmental nonprofit supporting tree planting, urban forestry, and post-fire landscape restoration.

Services: Tree planting; volunteer events; restoration guidance

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Government agency

Federal housing agency offering disaster housing resources, mortgage relief information, and housing counseling referrals.

Services: Housing counseling; disaster housing information; FHA mortgage relief

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Government agency

Federal environmental agency that led hazardous materials removal after the January 2025 fires and publishes guidance on ash, air, and water safety.

Services: Hazardous materials guidance; air and water quality information

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

U.S. Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance

Government agency

Low-interest federal disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses to repair or replace property damaged in declared disasters.

Services: Home and personal property loans; business physical and economic injury loans

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

World Renew Disaster Response

Nonprofit

Faith-based relief organization conducting disaster needs assessments and volunteer recovery assistance.

Services: Needs assessments; volunteer recovery

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026