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An Octet After the Fires

Some ways to help.

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Jan 19, 2025
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Copying my last issue to draft, here, I was struck by the optimism and general air of a fresh start for this year. Cut to a fortnight later, having evacuated home from urban fires and toxic air, to feeling both heartbroken for our Altadena (and Palisades/Malibu) neighbors and an immense sense of gratitude and pride in our greater Los Angeles community. This one will be short but with much to explore and share ways to help. Let’s keep this kindness constant, it’s a long road ahead. — Hamish

Altadena Girls — Read eigth-grader Avery’s inspiring story, here.

WalkGoodLA — Solidarity through the arts.

Compton Cowboys — local horsepower.

Baby2Baby — disaster relief from day one.

Project Camp — making brighter memories in times of darkness.

Inclusive Action for the City — benefiting street vendors, landscapers, and recyclers, especially in this time of compromised air quality.

Team Rubicon — putting neighborhoods back together.

Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders — when we all come together.


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