Beloved Nonprofit Thrift Shop Damaged in Eaton Fire to Reopen Saturday, Renewing Support for Women’s Education

[Updated]  After a year-long closure caused by extensive smoke damage from the Eaton Fire, the Daz-E Shop, a nonprofit thrift store dedicated to funding scholarships for Southern California women, is preparing to reopen its doors and welcome the community back.

The fire forced the shop to close on January 7, 2025, disrupting both local commerce and a vital source of educational funding for women. Following months of restoration, the organization is returning to its space and is planning a celebratory grand reopening in the coming weeks.

In addition to resuming its core mission of supporting women’s scholarships, the Daz-E Shop is awarding ten special scholarships for Altadena women whose education was impacted by the Eaton Fire, extending its commitment to recovery and resilience.

“We are incredibly grateful to the community that stood with us during this long year,” said Marge McNaught, President of the Daz-E Shop Board of Directors. “This reopening is not just about a store. It’s about resuming service to our valued customers and restoring opportunity, hope, and support for women and girls.”

The grand reopening celebration will include remarks from local leaders, community partners, and scholarship representatives. The organization has invited the “Mayor” of Altadena, Kathryn Barger, along with Altadena Town Council, educators, first responders, and nonprofit partners, to mark the occasion.

To ensure a smooth reopening, the Daz-E Shop will also introduce a new appointment system for donors who wish to donate merchandise, allowing them to schedule drop-offs and help the shop operate efficiently during this high-demand period.

The shop’s location is 2525 N. Lake Ave., #3, in Altadena. The Grand Reopening is scheduled for January 24, starting at 11 a.m.

For more information,

visit www.DazEShop.org or follow the Daz-E Shop on FaceBook.