As Chabad of Pasadena prepares for Purim celebrations this week, the traditional Jewish festival of resilience and charity takes on added significance for approximately 60 families displaced by the devastating Eaton Fire. Rabbi Chaim Hanoka is connecting the h... More »
Amid piles of ash and lingering toxic smoke, a sense of unity has risen in California’s San Gabriel Valley where the Eaton Fire devastated communities in January 2025, according to a story published by Mennonite Disaster Services. “Snowdrifts of ash, an acrid ... More »
New Horizon School Pasadena (NHSP) has transformed from an educational institution into a vital community sanctuary during the holy month of Ramadan, offering displaced Muslims space for daily prayers, community meals, and support services after devastating fi... More »
For the first time in over two decades, Altadena’s Muslim community is observing Ramadan without their spiritual home, Masjid Al-Taqwa. Instead, they’re finding refuge in the sanctuaries of Christian neighbors and classrooms of a local Islamic school following... More »
On the evening of March 22nd, the steps of Pasadena City Hall will transform into a solemn stage for the annual “Every Person Has a Name” event, a poignant 25-hour Holocaust commemoration and vigil. Organized by the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel... More »
La Cañada Presbyterian Church has established a new community resource called Healing Grounds to support hundreds of families displaced by recent devastating fires. The free support space offers practical amenities and emotional support for those struggling in... More »
As Pasadena prepares for Ash Wednesday on March 5, the traditional symbol of ashes carries deeper significance for a community rebuilding after devastating fires. Three local congregations are transforming ancient penitential rituals into platforms for grief r... More »
In an act of community service even as they recover from their own losses, members of Altadena Baptist Church have organized a special event today to help wildfire victims discover often-overlooked federal financial aid. The congregation, whose historic buildi... More »
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, will begin Friday evening upon the sighting of the moon, with fasting beginning on Saturday. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, d... More »
New Revelation Baptist Church and community organizations will host a day of recovery events on Saturday, March 8 to support residents impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire. The events include a gas giveaway, a resource festival, and a free comedy show, aimed... More »
All Saints Church 132 North Euclid Avenue will host a memorial service on Monday to commemorate thousands of unhoused individuals who died on American streets from illness, exposure or violence. The service, scheduled for Monday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. in th... More »
An internationally recognized Celtic teacher will lead a special evening service focused on healing and hope in the aftermath of Southern California’s devastating wildfires. John Philip Newell will appear at All Saints Church 132 North Euclid Avenue on Sunday,... More »
