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# How You Can Help Rebuild Altadena & Pasadena
January 27 2025
Written by Abe Gurko.
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ABE WON’T BE SILENT - Join [Caitlin McHugh Stamos](https://substack.com/redirect/8c05f404-22ac-447c-b4b0-6baedea7dbb1?j=eyJ1IjoiMXZ5N2hzIn0.4mXnYrYjpnU-K-TgZWP5ynvf3S7B66rkzA8bTNTXzqg) of [CivicSoul.org](https://substack.com/redirect/6f36685e-50ae-4c14-b303-371c11fbc82b?j=eyJ1IjoiMXZ5N2hzIn0.4mXnYrYjpnU-K-TgZWP5ynvf3S7B66rkzA8bTNTXzqg), in collaboration with [St. Philip the Apostle School and Parish](https://substack.com/redirect/6f36685e-50ae-4c14-b303-371c11fbc82b?j=eyJ1IjoiMXZ5N2hzIn0.4mXnYrYjpnU-K-TgZWP5ynvf3S7B66rkzA8bTNTXzqg), who are stepping up to lead an incredible initiative designed to help our friends and neighbors rebuild their homes and lives.
On March 1st, from 9 AM to 5 PM, the [Rebuilding with Resilience](https://substack.com/redirect/6f36685e-50ae-4c14-b303-371c11fbc82b?j=eyJ1IjoiMXZ5N2hzIn0.4mXnYrYjpnU-K-TgZWP5ynvf3S7B66rkzA8bTNTXzqg) event will take place at St. Philip School/Parish. This all-day gathering will bring together local leaders, organizations, and residents to collaborate on meaningful solutions and provide much-needed resources to those impacted. Whether it's offering financial assistance, access to rebuilding materials, or emotional support, every effort counts.
Highlights of the Event:
- Resource Booths: Providing everything needed for rebuilding from design to execution.
- Support Services: Access to financial aid programs and emotional well-being resources.
- Small Business Support: Affected small businesses in Altadena and Pasadena will have the opportunity to sell their products, with provided booths, tables, and chairs.
- Expert Panel: Hosted by [FoothillCatalog.org](http://FoothillCatalog.org), addressing questions and concerns from the community.
How You Can Help: We are calling on local politicians, school board members, business owners, and influential community members to join this effort. Your participation can make a significant difference in the lives of those who have been displaced.
Events like this remind us that rebuilding isn’t just about restoring physical spaces; it’s about renewing hope and strengthening the bonds that hold us together. If you’re looking for ways to contribute, consider the following:
- Volunteer: Sign up to help at the event and provide hands-on support.
- Donate: Financial contributions, materials, or services are greatly appreciated.
- Spread the Word: Share this initiative with your network and encourage others to get involved.
To learn more and get involved, visit [CivicSoul.org](https://www.civicsoul.org/new-page?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email) or reach out directly to the organizers.
Mark Your Calendar: March 1st is more than just an event—it’s the beginning of a powerful community movement. Together, we can ensure that no one in our community faces this challenge alone.
Join us and be part of the solution. Let's stand strong and show what it truly means to be a united community.
*(ABE GURKO is the executive producer of a documentary “LOUDER: The Soundtrack of Change,” about the extraordinary Women of Protest Music streaming on MAX. He's an Opinionator who hosts a podcast, "Won't Be Silent," engaging in conversations from the edge of democracy. Abe is a contributor to [CityWatchLA.com](http://citywatchla.com/). [abegurko@gmail.com.)](mailto:abegurko@gmail.com)*
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