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Charmaine Nelson

(626) 344-4325

Email: charmainen@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

 

In response to the devastating impacts of the Eaton Fire, the Pasadena Senior Center, in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus, San Gabriel Valley Chapter, is proud to announce a disaster relief distribution event scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street in Pasadena.

 

The community-driven event, designed to provide essential aid and support to families affected by the Eaton fire, will offer an array of vital resources and assistance for those filing claims. Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration will be available to answer questions and guide residents through the process.

 

In a show of solidarity and community support, free hamburgers along with a wide assortment of items will be distributed to impacted families. Essential goods such as blankets, clothing, flavored drinks and juices, food items (non-perishable), small household appliances, socks, various toiletries, and incontinence items will be made available to ensure the well-being of those affected.

 

"There is so much need out there," said Akila Gibbs, Executive Director of the Pasadena Senior Center. "We continue to receive phone calls and requests from people seeking help. In response to this ongoing crisis, we are committed to organizing future events to benefit the families impacted by the Eaton Fire."

 

This initiative reflects a concerted effort to mobilize community resources and compassion to assist those in need during these trying times. The Pasadena Senior Center and the Knights of Columbus, San Gabriel Valley Chapter, stand together in support of their community, pledging continuous assistance and solidarity with those affected by the wildfires.

 

The event will provide a centralized location for affected families to gather, receive support, and begin the rebuilding process with the help of dedicated volunteers and community leaders.

 

For additional information, please contact the Pasadena Senior Center Welcome Desk at 626-795-4331, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

The Knights of Columbus, San Gabriel Valley Chapter: The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service organization. The San Gabriel Valley Chapter encompasses local councils devoted to charitable service, aiding those in need within the community, and providing support through various outreach initiatives.

 

For 65 years, the Pasadena Senior Center’s mission has been to improve the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, fitness programs, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism. With 10,000 Americans per day becoming older adults, the center is a leader in addressing the issues of aging and provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for this population group.

 

As a donor-supported nonprofit, the center operates without any local, state or federal funding and provides more services to older adults in the San Gabriel Valley than any other organization. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. To learn more, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331. The Center is located at 85 E. Holly Street in Pasadena.