Updated Eaton Fire Response

Introducing the Caltech Y Fire Fund:

Thank you to the support of our community we have already raised over $2,500 to support Caltech Y Student-Led Fire Relief Projects. Check out this Pasadena Now article about Y fire efforts here.

*Indicate Y Fire Fund in the notes section

Volunteer Opportunities and Support the Y's Fire Relief Efforts:

✨ ROWW has some gaps in coverage and really needs more volunteers for the multiple days of furniture pickups for those affected by the Eaton Fire. ROWW VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS

✨ Carrows Distribution Center volunteering: sign up at this link

✨ The Caltech Y is a proud partner of the Eaton Fire Collaborative: A United Effort for Recovery & Rebuilding - eatonfirecollaborative.org

In response to the recent devastation impacting Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre, the Eaton Fire Collaborative has come together to support the rebuilding and recovery of our community. This unified effort brings together community groups, local nonprofits, city, county, and state officials dedicated to helping those affected. This group has been meeting weekly since January 14th behind the scenes to create this unified group. 

Our mission is to provide a coordinated response and clear communication to ensure that resources, assistance, and information reach the people and organizations that need them most.

Our Shared Goal:

We are committed to ensuring that those most impacted by the Eaton Fire are at the forefront of this conversation, leading our collaborative efforts to align our response with the community’s real needs. 

Stay tuned for more updates and visit eatonfirecollaborative.org to get involved!

#Altadena #EatonFireRecovery #DenaStrong #RebuildTogether 

A message from the Executive Director:

Dear Caltech Y Friends,

The devastating fires in the Los Angeles area have affected countless lives. We are fortunate that our staff remains safe, although some are still displaced. We are heartbroken for the many community members who have suffered significant losses, including losing their homes. If this is you, please know that our hearts go out to you during this unimaginably difficult time.

As we navigate the road to recovery together, we are working to assist local partner organizations with volunteer and donation needs, compile resources to keep the Caltech student community aware of ways to help, as well as reaching out to families in the Rise tutoring program to assist where we can.

Our community is forever changed by these events, but the outpouring of support gives us strength and hope. The Caltech Y is committed to both immediate and long-term recovery efforts, and we will remain in close contact with community organizations to provide ongoing support in the months ahead.

If you are looking for ways to help, here are a few resources:

• Caltech Y has established a Fire Relief Fund to support student-led fire recovery projects

• The Harris-Bacor Family Foundation, a long-time supporter of the Rise Program, has launched the Eaton Wildfire Relief Fund to assist families in immediate need.

We are continuing to identify other organizations accepting donations and coordinating relief efforts.

With love and solidarity,

Athena Castro

On behalf of the Caltech Y Board, students, and staff