In this past legislative season, several new state laws took aim at economic barriers and advanced protections that could make a meaningful difference for Angelenos. These changes reflect an important part of CCF’s work: pairing investments and partnerships with efforts to change the policies and systems that shape people’s lives.
Adriana Bautista is running out of time – and money – to get her Altadena home back to its original condition before hurricane-force winds enveloped her neighborhood in black ash. While her insurance company has denied her claims, CCF and partners are launching an educational campaign urging fire survivors to take action while they can.
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When fire survivor Susan Blumenthal’s rebuilding budget started running low, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles was there to help. Susan has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the volunteers.
When ferocious flames demolished their Altadena home last year and took all they held dear – his professional work tools, her beloved horse and a lifetime’s worth of riding equipment – Thomas and Mary Coleman turned to the place that has always sustained them: their church.
Joy Chen already survived one devastating wildfire. This year, as executive director of the Every Fire Survivor’s Network (EFSN), she got the chance to help shape who pays for the next one.