Monday, September 15, 2025

Eaton Fire Collaborative Leadership Council Launches Long Term Recovery Group to Support Survivors

The initiative will support families impacted by the January Eaton Fire across Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre

The Eaton Fire Collaborative Leadership Council announced it will launch the Eaton Fire Collaborative Long Term Recovery Group at a media event on Tuesday. The new regional body will coordinate long-term support for survivors of the January Eaton Fire.

The September 16 launch will bring together elected officials, nonprofit and faith-based partners, community leaders, and residents from Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and the greater Eaton Canyon region.

The EFC-LTRG will provide case management, mobilize resources, and coordinate recovery services with a survivor-centered, equitable approach.

Formed shortly after the fire through grassroots donation efforts at PCC, the Eaton Fire Collaborative has met weekly since January 14 to ensure coordinated response and clear communication. Its mission includes preventing duplication of services, maintaining a master calendar of recovery events, and operating a volunteer hub.

More than 75 organizations participate in the collaborative, including the Pasadena Educational Foundation, John Muir High School Alumni Association, Partnership for Children Youth and Families, Pasadena Unified School District, and UCLA Pritzker Center.

The collaborative also launched eatonfirecollaborative.org, a centralized website for vetted recovery resources, volunteer opportunities, and donation coordination.