Thursday, October 16, 2025

Community Dinner Offers Free Meal and Support for Fire Survivors

Two churches partner with local coalition to create space for healing and connection

Fire survivors in the Altadena area will have a chance to connect with others who have experienced similar losses at a free community dinner next month.

Epicentre Church and the Clergy Community Coalition are hosting the second dinner for fire survivors Tuesday, Nov. 4. The event takes place at Epicentre Church, located at 425 Sierra Madre Villa Ave.

The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and is catered by Nancy’s Greek restaurant. Organizers describe it as a safe space for survivors to process their experiences together.

“All fire survivors are welcome,” according to the event announcement. Attendance is capped at 100 people due to space constraints.

In addition to the meal, the evening includes an optional therapeutic art project. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey of the Altadena Arts Collective will lead the activity.

Fire survivors interested in attending must sign up in advance. Organizers need an accurate headcount for catering purposes.

Epicentre Church, established in 2003, focuses on serving community needs through what it describes as compassionate action. The church has planted other congregations in Southern California and supports mission work internationally.

The Clergy Community Coalition brings together people from multiple faith traditions and community leaders. The group works toward the well-being of Pasadena residents.

For more information or to sign up, contact Epicentre Church at fireresponse@epicentrechurch.org or call (626) 340-8733.