Recording of EFRU Speaker Event: Fire Litigation – Approach the Decision Point
Watch the EFRU August 24 speaker series event recording of Fire Litigation – Approaching the Decision Point where attorneys James Lee, Jeff Raizner, and Kim Stone joined EFRU for a community conversation about the legal and insurance issues facing standing-home survivors as claims reached critical decision points. Topics included ALE shut-offs and strategies to push back, working with public adjusters on smoke contamination claims, and statute-of-limitations deadlines including insurer settlement timing and waivers.. This event is especially relevant for survivors still battling insurers over testing and proper remediation of standing homes, disputing contents replacement, or experiencing health symptoms after returning home.Action: View the recording.————————————————————————————
Foothill Family’s Eaton Bloom Project Offers Free Trauma-Informed Therapy
Foothill Family / Eaton Bloom is providing trauma-informed support for Eaton Fire-affected individuals and families; 10 free therapy sessions are offered for those directly impacted by the fires.Action: Call 626-993-3000 | Eaton Bloom————————————————————————————
County Pool and Splash Pads — Open Through September
LA County splash pads are scheduled to operate through September, with individual locations following their posted schedules. LA County has extended Loma Alta Pool operations in Altadena through September 30. General recreational swim is free; program hours and other pool offerings vary. Other County pools are open year round.Action: Check Splash Pad schedules | Check LA County Aquatics schedules | Loma Alta Pool: 626-438-8339.————————————————————————————
Glendale Library — Free Fall Programs for Teens and Families
Glendale Library, Arts & Culture is offering free fall programming for children, teens and families, including storytimes, crafts, teen volunteer opportunities and other activities. Some programs require advance registration or have limited capacity, so check the live calendar before attending. Glendale Library, Arts & CultureAction: Teen Programs | Children's Programs | Glendale Library, Arts & Culture.————————————————————————————
Free Rebuilding Navigation and Case Management
● Disaster Case Management Program — free one-on-one help with FEMA, housing, recovery resources, paperwork and long-term recovery planning. 833-775-3267 | Disaster Case Management Intake● CORE's The Hub — one-on-one rebuilding navigation, disaster case management, permitting/construction guidance, legal clinics and partner office hours at 2333 Lake Ave., Suite 2A. The Hub● HPP Cares — disaster and rebuild case-management support, including for uninsured and underinsured households. 562-281-8861 | HPP Cares● Hope Crisis Response Network — rebuilding assistance for qualifying uninsured/underinsured homeowners. HCRN● LA Rebuild Hub — centralized rebuilding guidance and design/planning support. LA Rebuild Hub● St. Vincent de Paul Disaster Recovery Services — household essentia
Housing and Household Assistance
● LA County Public-Housing Waiting Lists — LACDA's site-based public-housing registration period runs through September 16 at 5 p.m., but smaller property lists can close as soon as they reach 1,000 applicants. Six small-site lists had already closed by September 5, so check current availability before applying. This is public housing, not Section 8. Check current site-by-site availability | Start or continue a HARP application | Phone assistance: 626-586-1522.● LA County Helping You Stay Housed — a County hub for renters, homeowners, seniors, families and fire survivors seeking rental assistance, mortgage/foreclosure help, utility assistance, legal aid, housing navigation and other homelessness-prevention support. If you are facing eviction today or have nowhere to sleep tonight, call
LA County Financial Clinic for Small Businesses
LA County's free Financial Clinic provides financial assessments, coaching, credit/debt support, education and capital-readiness help for qualifying small businesses. Current workshops include Sept. 8 and Sept. 14 sessions listed below in the event sections. Financial ClinicAction: Financial Clinic program information | Register for Sept. 8 | Register for Sept. 14————————————————————————————
Fire Recovery & Resilience Workforce Jobs
LA County's current fire-recovery workforce materials identify six temporary Public Health positions paying $25/hour with benefits: Stock Room Clerk, Mail Room Clerk, Document Handler, Call Center Support, Greeters, and Community & Workplace Health Educator. Work locations include Altadena and Alhambra, with the educator role involving wildfire-worker outreach in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. 888-226-6300 | AJCCJOBS@opportunity.lacounty.gov | Fire Recovery WorkforceAction: View current Fire Recovery Workforce opportunities | 888-226-6300 | AJCCJOBS@opportunity.lacounty.gov.————————————————————————————
City of Pasadena Is Hiring
The City of Pasadena is currently advertising multiple job openings. Positions include Principal Engineer, Senior Accountant, Principal Financial/Rate Analyst, Community Services Representative and Capital Project Manager. Listings change, so check the live City careers page for current openings and deadlines.Action: View current City of Pasadena job opportunities.————————————————————————————