Friday, October 3, 2025

Rebuild LA Resource Fair Offers Eaton Fire Survivors a Path Toward Recovery

For families still reeling from the devastation of the Eaton Fire, more help is on the way. On October 14, the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC), together with the Builders for Better Communities Foundation, will host the Rebuild LA Resource Fair in Pasadena — a one-stop event designed to connect wildfire survivors with the tools, expertise, and community support needed to rebuild.

The free event will provide wildfire victims with direct access to specialists on fire-resistant materials, insurance claims, permits, and the often daunting steps of reconstruction.

Guests will also receive complimentary appetizers and community networking opportunities, alongside practical consultations.

“BIASC members have been building homes in the Southern California region for over 100 years and are pleased to offer our expertise as you navigate the complex rebuild process,” the association stated in its invitation to survivors.

To coordinate long-term recovery, BIASC launched the Rebuild LA Alliance, bringing together builders, contractors, and goodwill ambassadors.

Patrice Quishenberry, vice president of Williams Homes/Williams Rebuild, emphasized the emotional importance of beginning again: “The first step in the recovery process is the most important, and the most cathartic.”

Melissa Auten, Community Impact Director at HomeAid Orange County/Los Angeles, and Quishenberry serve as official contacts for survivors seeking assistance beyond the fair.

Founded in 1923, BIASC is a nonprofit representing more than 1,300 builders, developers, and suppliers across the region.

Now in its centennial year, CEO Jeff Montejano underscored the group’s mission: “As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, it is a momentous occasion to reflect on the importance of our association and why it is crucial for businesses and members to join our ranks.”

The event will be held at Noor at the Paseo, 300 East Colorado Blvd. in downtown Pasadena.

For more information, call (949) 553-9500 or email Melissa Auten at melissa@homeaidocla.org or Patrice Quishenberry at patriceg@williamsrebuild.com.

Register at: biasc.org/events.