Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
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Read more …How PSC Is Supporting its Members After the Eaton Fire
With 40 years in critical care and community outreach, Kathy Eastwood serves as a Community Outreach Nurse at Huntington Health, enhancing senior wellness and education. For over 15 years, she has parterned with the Pasadena Senior Center, leading screenings, health talks, chair yoga, and a diabetes empowerment series benefiting hundreds of older adults. She champions aging as an active, connected, and fulfilling stage of life.
Laura Mosqueda, MD, FAAFP, AGSF, is a widely respected authority on geriatric and family medicine, elder abuse, and care of the elderly and underserved. She is also an expert on medical education curricula design, development and implementation.
She is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and also serves as director of the National Center on Elder Abuse, a federally-funded initiative that serves as the nation’s coordinating body and clearinghouse for information on research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. She is the principal investigator of an NIA-funded R01 study to understand the causes of abuse of people with dementia, and is the leader of numerous other activities related to elder justice.
As a clinician, researcher, educator, and academic administrator, she has a unique perspective that is informed by her extensive experiences in the community.
Sunday, October 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In the 65 years of Pasadena Senior Center’s experience, we have learned many things about aging as we engage, enrich and empower the lives of older adults.
Contact Mary Merino- Avila
(626) 685-6728
Read more …Pasadena Senior Center | Celebrating 65 Years of Service | Attend the Celebration
Sunday, October 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In the 65 years of Pasadena Senior Center’s experience, we have learned many things about aging as we engage, enrich and empower the lives of older adults.
Contact Mary Merino- Avila
(626) 685-6728
Read more …Pasadena Senior Center | Celebrating 65 Years of Service
Healing Begins When We Honor What is Gone
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 6, 2025 until December 23, 2026
First Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., in person
Second Wednesdays at Noon, via Zoom
Loss isn’t just about what’s missing—it’s about what mattered. In a culture that rushes to “move on,” we often bypass the most essential parts of true healing and personal growth—to actively engage in the full range of our emotions and begin to honor the experience of grief and loss. This is not about fixing or forgetting—it’s about integrating memories in a way that brings peace, meaning, and wholeness to our lives. Join these discussion groups to share experiences and receive support from others in a compassionate, safe, and confidential space as we work through the healing journey. For more information contact the Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331. To contact Foundation for Senior Services call (855) 836–0807 or via email at
We are devastated to see the destruction spreading in our home city of Los Angeles. We know you are most likely focused on the immediate safety of your loved ones, so we want to briefly share some resources that are available to businesses affected by the wildfires.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
SBA low-interest disaster loans help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. Lendistry does not provide these loans, but we want you to have every opportunity to receive the most affordable capital. Learn more and apply here: sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance or call the SBA at 800-827-5722.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
FEMA Disaster Assistance
The government has already added Los Angeles to its disaster assistance page. Find local information here: disasterassistance.gov or call the FEMA help line at 800-621-3362.
Our team is closely monitoring the impacted areas, and we will continue to communicate as more information and resources become available in the coming days.
Stay safe,
The Lendistry Team
888-594-7270
You can reach FEMA by calling 1 (800) 621-3362.
FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, works by responding to major disasters declared by the President, providing financial assistance and support to individuals and communities affected by the disaster, including housing assistance, home repairs, and other essential needs, upon request from the state government or tribal leaders, only when a disaster is declared in a specific area; individuals must register with FEMA to be eligible for assistance and verify their damages through an inspection process. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Key points about how FEMA functions: [2, 5, 6]
Important aspects of FEMA: [2, 12, 13]
Generative AI is experimental.
[1] https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/housing
[2] https://www.doi.gov/recovery
[3] https://www.fema.gov/pdf/rrr/dec_proc.pdf
[4] https://www.fema.gov/node/what-assistance-does-fema-provide
[5] https://disasterphilanthropy.org/resources/fema/
[6] https://www.thebalancemoney.com/average-fema-payments-and-claims-info-4160005
[7] https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230502/fact-sheet-fema-101-how-federal-disaster-aid-works
[8] https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/program/eligibility
[9] https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/understanding-fema-individual-assistance-and-public-assistance
[10] https://www.iii.org/article/frequently-asked-questions-about-fema-disaster-assistance
[11] https://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=12&sc=56&articleid=419
[12] https://www.fema.gov/about/how-fema-works
[13] https://www.fema.gov/about
[14] https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public
Dear Pasadena Senior Center,
I am writing to express my concern and offer assistance in light of the devastating fires that have affected Pasadena and Altadena, displacing hundreds of families and residents, including seniors from nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
As the owner of Placement Helpers, an assisted living referral service based here in Pasadena, I want to let you know that we are prepared to assist seniors and their families during this difficult time. Our team specializes in helping seniors find temporary/ permanent housing and long-term suitable assisted living facilities.
We can:
Placement Helpers partners with a wide network of senior living communities and service providers in Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and beyond. Our goal is to provide immediate, compassionate, and effective solutions for displaced seniors, ensuring they have safe and comfortable environments to recover and thrive.
Please feel free to contact me directly at 626-765-5301or
Thank you for your dedication to our community during this crisis. Together, we can help ensure that every senior displaced by these fires receives the care and support they need.
Hoping we can be a resource during these hard times.
Sincerely,
Valerie Amador
Owner, Placement Helpers
626-765-5301
Toll Free 866-828-9855
August 18, 2025
During this devastating time the Pasadena Senior Center would like to offer as much information as possible. Here are a few of the current resources we have to offer. As we continue to speak with our members and understand the needs and questions we will continue to update these resources. As we navigate through these difficult moments, it is our strength and supportive spirit that defines our community. Let us continue to stand together and extend care and assistance to one another. Please take utmost care of yourselves and each other.
Many survivors don't know that if they feel FEMA did not award them enough assistance, they have the right to appeal—however, the window to appeal is almost up.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) offers low-income wildfire survivors free legal assistance on the road to long-term recovery. There is a FEMA Appeals Clinic this Friday, August 26 on Zoom.
Other disaster legal issues that LAFLA may be able to assist with include:
Please go to www.lafla.org/fires for more resources, know-your-rights guides, and updates on upcoming clinics and workshops.
Presented by Assistance League of Pasadena
Are you considering rebuilding after the Eaton fire? Watch an informative forum at the Pasadena Senior Center where we explore various lower-cost housing solutions tailored for homeowners looking to rebuild efficiently and affordably.
This informational lecture goes over various rebuilding options, including:
Financial Support for Families Hosting WildFire Survivors
This program is funded in part by a grant from the American Red Cross and provides financial support to households who are hosting displaced survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.
Financial support is intended to ease the burden of hosting by offset the additional housing and grocery expenses.
Funds may be used for
Food and household supplies
Utilities, (gas, water, or electricity)
Rent or mortgage payments
Questions?
Contact (213) 681-6421 or email SGVdisasterrelief@CC charities.org
New hub opens in Altadena to provide post-fire support.
New hub opens in Altadena to provide post-fire support The new location, at 730 E. Altadena Drive, was set up to ensure that wildfire survivors continue access to essential resources and assistance following the closure of the Disaster Recovery Centers last week.
The doors officially opened on Monday, June 2, at the Altadena Community Center, with the goal of providing critical recovery support for people affected by the Eaton Fire.
The new location, at 730 E. Altadena Drive, was set up to ensure that wildfire survivors continue access to essential resources and assistance following the closure of the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on Saturday, May 31.
It will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and offer services from local, state, and federal partners.
FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives will be onsite to help navigate application updates, explain recovery programs, and provide assistance with rental support for displaced families, according to Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office.
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) will continue offering in-person services to protect residents against price gouging and scams, assist with tenant and worker protections, and support landlords, homeowners, and business owners.
The Office of the Assessor and the County’s Treasurer and Tax Collector will also be available to provide technical guidance related to property taxes and assessments.
“I want to ensure my constituents know that support will still be available as they continue their recovery journey,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger in a statement. “By moving these vital services to the Altadena Community Center, we’re creating a more accessible, long-term support hub to help fire survivors rebuild and regain stability.”
For more information, visit recovery.lacounty.gov or dial 2-1-1 for assistance.
Tuesday, July 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Assistance League of Pasadena
Are you considering rebuilding after the Eaton fire? Join us for an informative forum at the Pasadena Senior Center where we will explore various lower-cost housing solutions tailored for homeowners looking to rebuild efficiently and affordably.
This informational lecture will go over various rebuilding options, including:
Reservations are requested. Please register here.
First Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. at Pasadena Senior Center
Second Wednesdays at Noon, via Zoom
Presented in partnership with Foundation for Senior Services until December 2026
Loss isn’t just about what’s missing—it’s about what mattered. In a culture that rushes to “move on,” we often bypass the most essential parts of true healing and personal growth—to actively engage in the full range of our emotions and begin to honor the experience of grief and loss. This is not about fixing or forgetting—it’s about integrating memories in a way that brings peace, meaning, and wholeness to our lives. Join these discussion groups to share experiences and receive support from others in a compassionate, safe, and confidential space as we work through the healing journey. For more information contact the Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331. To contact Foundation for Senior Services call (855) 836–0807 or via email at
There is foreclosure relief for wildfire-affected homeowners until July 7. If anyone is having a problem, call the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs at (800) 593-8222. There is also a state bill pending that would require lenders to give forbearance to anyone who can’t pay their mortgage now.
People who paid both halves of their property tax (the December & April installments) for the 2025 fiscal year in 2024 and lost their homes are entitled to a refund. Checks were sent out. If you didn’t receive your check yet, we recommend contacting Los Angeles County
Auditor-Controller
Property Tax Services Division
Public Service/Refund Section
(213) 974-8368 Press extension 1-9
If a refund has been returned by the US Postal Service, a replacement can reissued by submitting the attached form with a copy of a valid identification. The form can be mailed or sent by email to:
Subject Line: FIRE PARCEL
Complete the standard form required. You can obtain it from the link below. (Procedures for collection are listed on website.)
Website - http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/eaton-soil-testing/
The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.
Affected by the Eaton or Palisades Fires?
Financial assistance may be available.
Thanks to the generosity of donors to the Red Cross, the Red Cross is offering additional assistance for eligible households impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires.
You may be eligible for assistance if:
- Your primary residence is located within the Eaton or Palisades burn perimeter
Visit redcross.org/CAFireBridge to learn more.
The Eaton Fire Updates page on the city website now has a "Disaster Recovery Resources for Residents and Businesses" page. Please visit the following link for information: https://www.cityofpasadena.
Please use this link to go to the City's website, or use the City of Pasadena Instagram account @cityofpasadena as a resource for additional information and updates. Call them to report downed trees: (626) 744-7311. Our tireless and diligent Clean Team and Ambassador Guides have been cleaning up the wind debris and picking up what they can, in addition to the more major downed tree clean-up by the City.
This notice was intended for evacuated areas only.
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The SBA is still accepting applications for SBA Physical Disaster loans. The physical disaster loans include loans to homeowners, renters businesses and non-profits to repair or replace disaster damaged property. Economic Injury Disaster loans for small business owners and non-profits are also available.
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Disaster Recover Center
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Altadena
540 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001 |
Mondays – Fridays
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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Disaster Recover Center
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Los Angeles
UCLA Research Park West 10850 W Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
Mondays – Fridays
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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Disaster Loan Outreach Center
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Pacific Palisades
Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283 15247 La Cruz Drive Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 |
Mondays-Saturdays
8:30am – 5:00pm |
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Disaster Loan Outreach Center
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Pasadena
Pasadena City College Community Education Center Room B4 3035 E Foothill Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91107 |
Mondays – Fridays
9:00 am – 6:00 pm PT Saturdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm PT |
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Business Recovery Center
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Reseda
Women’s Business Center Parking at back of building on Yolanda Avenue 18700 Sherman Way, Suite 107 Reseda, CA 91335 |
Mondays – Wednesdays
8:30 am – 5:30 pm PT |
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Business Recovery Center
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Santa Monica
Santa Monica Public Library Courtyard Café 601 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
Mondays – Wednesdays
10:00 am – 6:00 pm PT |
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Business Recovery Center
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WEHO
West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 8272 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 |
Thursdays - Saturdays
9:00 am – 5:30 pm PT |
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Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to
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Need Help?
Small business owners who need assistance with any aspect of their business, including recovery strategies may wish to work with a business advisor at no cost. Find the nearest Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Women’s Business Center (WBC), SCORE Business Mentors and Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) at the SBA Local Assistance link here https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance |
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Californians impacted by SoCal fires are encouraged to apply for this immediate and long-term relief once safely out of the wildfires’ paths.
FEMA is opening an office at PCC. They will be at Pasadena City College Community Education Center at 3035 East Foothill Boulevard. They will open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily thereafter.opening
Here’s how to apply online:
Visit: disasterassistance.gov
Call: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
Use: The FEMA mobile app
What does this relief include?
For residents and homeowners:
For businesses and homeowners:
For more information and answers to additional questions, please visit Judy Chu’s webpage by clicking HERE .
A helpful article from Miles McNeeley, from Wise & Healthy Aging. Click here.
If you need assistance with medical equipment, please call Convalescent Aid Society at (626) 793-1696 x300
Click on this link to tell Tracy McCubbin the Declutterer your needs.
