Bailey’s Place Foundation to Host Eaton Fire Recovery Event, Aims to Raise $400,000

Nonprofit Bailey’s Place Open Door Foundation plans to rally community members at “Together We Rebuild: Eaton Fire Recovery,” a resource and fundraising event set for Saturday, May 10. Held at Friendship Pasadena Church, the event seeks to raise $400,000 — $300,000 to support essential expenses for fire-affected families and $100,000 in scholarships for first-time college students at John Muir High School and Pasadena High School.

“Our venue, Friendship Pasadena Church, is the oldest Black church in Pasadena and a historic landmark where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke—a fitting location to unite the community in strength and resilience,” event organizers pointed out in a statement.

The event, scheduled for 9 a.m. through 3 p.m., will offer various services including rebuilding assistance with guidance for homeowners on financial aid, insurance claims, and construction resources; fire prevention and home safety information; financial relief resources and counseling services, according to organizers.

Friendship Pasadena Church is located at 80 W. Dayton St. in Old Pasadena.

The free event will include complimentary lunch and on-site childcare services. Transportation to and from the event will be available for those who need it by contacting Lisa Dixon at (213) 709-7139.

Licensed counselors will be available to provide emotional support for those affected by the disaster. The event will conclude with a town hall meeting, allowing residents to express concerns and engage with leaders working toward long-term solutions.

Bailey’s Place Open Door Foundation focuses on empowering single parents and their children through comprehensive support services. Its initiatives include volunteering programs, local empowerment through advocacy and resource provision, and economic development assistance. The foundation also provides food distribution services through programs like “FUNMEALS,” delivering fresh produce and meals directly to families while emphasizing anonymity to ensure dignity for recipients.

The event is being organized in partnership with Ever After Events, reportedly a commercial event planning company.

For more information, contact Naja Benson at (626) 497-1127 or EverAfterEventsExecutive@gmail.com.