Black Churches After the Eaton Fire: Recovery, Advocacy, and Where to Get Help
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For Black churches after the Eaton Fire, recovery is still a long road, and the Black Clergy & Civic Alliance (BCCA) is working to make sure they are not left behind. Here’s why these congregations matter, how BCCA advocates for them, and where Altadena families can get in-person help today.
Resource details current as of November 4, 2026.
The heart of a community
The Eaton Fire started on January 7, 2025, and struck Altadena and nearby areas, according to LA County Regional Planning. It damaged homes and businesses, and it also hit historic Black churches that have long served as the spiritual, cultural, and civic heart of Altadena and Pasadena.
For generations, these congregations have been where families gather, celebrate, grieve, and look out for one another. When a church building is lost, that care has to continue somewhere else, while its members are rebuilding their own lives too.
How BCCA advocates for Black churches
BCCA is committed to ensuring that Black churches are not overlooked during the recovery and rebuilding process. Through our Eaton Fire churches program, we:
- Advocate for equitable resources and restoration funding
- Work to preserve the institutions that have served generations through faith, leadership, and community service
- Keep a record of the churches destroyed and impacted by the fire
- Connect older residents with resources through our Eaton Fire Senior Summits
When we rebuild our churches, we help rebuild our community.
Where to get help in person
These Los Angeles County resources serve people affected by the Eaton Fire. Hours can change, so call ahead or check LA County Recovers before you go.
- Altadena One-Stop Permit Center: 464 W. Woodbury Rd., Suite 210, Altadena. Call (626) 424-6743. Walk-ins Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last call for permits is 3:00 p.m.), with rebuild consultation appointments on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. See appointment options.
- Altadena Community Center (County recovery center): 730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena. In-person help with essential services, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- LA County Mental Health Hotline: call or text 1-800-854-7771, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
BCCA is not part of these County programs. For insurance or legal questions about rebuilding, please speak with an attorney or the official office.
Frequently Asked Questions
LA County’s Altadena One-Stop Permit Center at 464 W. Woodbury Rd., Suite 210, offers walk-in help Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach it at (626) 424-6743. Hours can change, so call ahead.
Yes. LA County lists the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., as a recovery center offering in-person help with essential services, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BCCA advocates for equitable resources, restoration funding, and the preservation of historic Black churches, and keeps a record of churches destroyed and impacted by the fire. BCCA is not part of LA County’s recovery programs.
Stand with Altadena’s churches. Whether your congregation was affected, you want to volunteer, or you can give, there’s a place for you in this work. You can also support BCCA with a donation or see what’s next on our events page.
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