Join the federal disaster-relief advocacy push by September 14
Department of Angels is asking community organizations and faith institutions to sign on in support of federal recovery action by September 14. Its Survivor Action Hub goes live September 8.Community/group sign-on|Faith leader/institution sign-on|Survivor Action Hub.
Purdue / California Department of Insurance Environmental-Testing Guidance
A Purdue presentation prepared for the California Department of Insurance Smoke Claims and Remediation Task Force documents major inconsistencies in testing and remediation after the Eaton and Palisades fires. It emphasizes that testing only for visible ash, soot or char does not determine whether hazards such as lead or asbestos are present, and that incomplete sampling locations or inconsistent comparison standards can miss contamination.Action: Review the Purdue / CDI Presentation | Building Environmental Testing Guide | REBUILD Survey Report.————————————————————————————
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
Rebuilding, Contractor & Permitting
● United Policyholders Rebuilding & Contractor Guides has practical guides for survivors entering reconstruction, including builder’s-risk insurance, working with contractors, questions to ask before hiring, reviewing adjuster and contractor estimates, and rebuilding insurance issues. Builder's Risk Insurance | Working With Your Contractor | Questions to Ask a Contractor | Reviewing Estimates.● CA Contractors State License Board CSLB representatives will be at the EFC Collaboratory, 540 W. Woodbury Rd, on September 10 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. No appointment is necessary. CSLB staff can help residents verify contractor licenses, review contract/payment questions, understand homeowner rights and address complaints. Disaster-related home-improvement contracts should use a fixed price rather
Rebuild Financing and Mortgage Support
● CalAssist Mortgage Fund — up to 12 months of mortgage payments, capped at $100,000, paid directly to the servicer. Expanded eligibility now allows some homeowners who own additional property to qualify for assistance on the fire-damaged primary residence. 800-501-0019 | CalAssist● USDA Eaton Fire Home Repair Grants — USDA Rural Development has an Eaton-specific repair pathway for qualifying very-low- and low-income owner-occupied households with eligible Eaton Fire damage. Grants may provide up to $32,420, subject to program rules, duplication-of-benefits restrictions and fund availability. USDA Eaton Fire grant fact sheet | sm.rd.ca.SFHDirect@usda.gov● Samaritan's Purse Rebuild Assistance — accepts eligible Eaton Fire households for rebuilding assistance, prioritizing qualifying un
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.————————————————————————————