Altadena community marks one year since fires, urges volunteers and donations

An unidentified speaker at a community gathering in Altadena said residents are "still standing strong" one year after the fires that affected Los Angeles and urged people to volunteer or donate to help neighbors who lost everything.

The speaker said service corps members are working throughout the community to connect people with resources and singled out local groups, naming "Support and Feed" and "A Sense of Home," for continuing to assist residents. "They're still stepping up every single day to make a difference," the speaker said.

The speaker framed recovery as ongoing, saying, "the truth is now we have a long road ahead," and called for continued community support: "So if you can volunteer, if you can donate, if you can continue to support those who've lost everything, we need you now." No formal actions, votes, or policy proposals were recorded during the gathering.

The gathering served as both a remembrance of last year’s destruction and a public plea for practical help as residents rebuild. Organizers and volunteers continue to focus on connecting people to services and material aid; specifics about funding, timelines for rebuilding, and official recovery programs were not specified.

The meeting concluded with the call to action and no scheduled policy decisions announced.