For decades, Altadena Community Church has been a pillar of hospitality and service in its neighborhood, opening its doors to those in need through a weekly food pantry and countless acts of care. So when the Eaton Fire destroyed their 78-year-old building, and several members’ homes, the community didn’t just grieve…they rallied.
On the Sunday after the fire, Montebello Plymouth Community Church, a historically Japanese-American congregation, welcomed Altadena for a joint worship service. Their own history of resilience made this act especially moving, and a true testament to interfaith compassion. This message of hope and togetherness deeply resonated with our team.
At the TDB Family Foundation, we believe thriving communities are built on mutual care and connection. Altadena Community Church lives that belief every day, and their response to the fire—grieving with grace, supporting one another, and continuing to serve—exemplifies the spirit of kindness we aim to support.
We were honored to award them an LA Fire Relief micro-grant to assist in their immediate recovery. While this is only a piece of their overall effort, this support represents our commitment to uplifting organizations that embody compassion, resilience, and unity.
This is one of many stories we’ll be sharing through the Kindness Grant Initiative and our Kindness Library, examples of what happens when kindness is met with action.
➡️ Want to help Altadena Community Church as they rebuild? You can donate directly via their website here.
➡️ Have a kindness project of your own? Apply for a $1,000 Kindness Grant at tdbff.org/kindness-grants.
Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times