In the wake of last January’s Eaton Fire, community organizations across Altadena and Pasadena swiftly mobilized to deliver direct aid, stabilize families, and begin the long work of recovery. In partnership with the California Community Foundation, Black Freedom Fund launched the Black LA Relief and Recovery Fund (RRF) to support these organizations and ensure a community-led and centered approach to equitable recovery.
One year on, the impact of the Fund’s grantee partners is both profound and far-reaching. Over the past year, they have kept people alive, upheld dignity in moments of deep loss, and created pathways for displaced residents to remain rooted in the communities they call home.
This work has required more than an immediate response. Our grantee partners have navigated displacement, housing instability, and compounding economic and emotional stress, while continuing to advocate for accountability and long-term solutions rooted in community needs. Their leadership reflects a deep commitment not only to recovery, but to preservation of home, culture, and belonging in places with long histories of Black life and resilience.
Their work demonstrates what is possible when recovery is led by the community and grounded in care, accountability, and local leadership. Read our impact report to explore highlights and stories from our partners on the ground, and to learn about the ongoing work shaping recovery in Dena.
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