For families displaced or left without stable housing, the road to recovery is about not only finding shelter… It’s about dignity, healing, and long-term support. That’s what Door of Hope provides, and after the Eaton Fire, they expanded that mission to meet an urgent new need.
Based in Pasadena, Door of Hope is one of the few homeless services organizations that shelters families together in private units – whether that’s single moms, single dads, or two-parent households. But when the wildfires displaced even more families overnight, Door of Hope stepped up. With deep roots in the community and a clear understanding of what it takes to rebuild, they quickly became a crucial partner in local fire relief.
They focused on survivors who were suddenly without housing, many of whom were staying at the Pasadena Convention Center, and took action to meet the full spectrum of their needs:
🏠 Securing both immediate and long-term housing solutions
💸 Covering critical gaps like move-in costs and rent not covered by FEMA or insurance
🤝 Offering wraparound support, from therapy and healthcare to job placement services
This work was deeply personal. Door of Hope’s CEO lost her own home in the fire and spoke openly about the mental exhaustion of trying to navigate recovery, even with a safety net. Her experience only deepened the organization’s commitment to serve those without that same support.
At the TDB Family Foundation, we were proud to award Door of Hope a $1,000 LA Fire Relief micro-grant. Their mission aligns beautifully with our pillars of Mental Health Resiliency and Building Thriving Communities, and their impact is a powerful example of kindness in action.
➡️ Want to help? Learn more or donate at https://doorofhope.us/eaton-fire-relief/
➡️ Got your own idea to spread kindness? Apply for a $1,000 Kindness Grant at tdbff.org/kindness-grants
Photo Courtesy of Door of Hope Website