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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Volunteers Join Habitat for Humanity to Rebuild Pacific Palisades Homes
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In Short: Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild homes in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, after wildfires.
The community rebuild began on Wednesday, September 23, and concluded on Saturday, September 26, with more than 200 volunteers and community members participating.
The wildfires in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood left three out of four residents displaced, with the Palisades Fire destroying over 23,000 acres of land.
Volunteers engaged in various projects such as landscaping, site clearing, and other revitalization efforts to help restore homes and neighborhoods.
On September 23, speeches were held at Habitat for Humanity’s base camp located at the Corpus Christi rectory on the 800 block of Toyopa Drive.
Habitat for Humanity, with the support of an anonymous donor, raised the majority of funds needed to begin the Pope Francis build on Nov. 14, 2015.
Chris Eastland, a local Church member who volunteered at the event, said, “We loved being able to provide tangible assistance to individuals directly affected by the fires and at the same time develop deeper connections with our neighbors as we served side by side in this effort.”
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park thanked volunteers for their generosity, emphasizing that it is efforts such as this that keep the Palisades community resilient amidst uncertainty.
The four-day initiative, organized by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, aims to help families struggling with rebuilding costs, insurance shortfalls, and prolonged displacement after the disaster.
Erin Rank, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, said, “This important work is critical to these families, and this week volunteers will be helping families at all stages of recovery.”
The localized recovery event coincides with Habitat for Humanity International’s 50th anniversary year, marking five decades of residential construction, community development, and affordable homeownership initiatives.
What this adds
The event brought together community members, builders, and corporate partners to complete critical repairs and improvements on impacted homes and community spaces.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined hundreds of volunteers and partners for the four-day Community Build through its reBUILD LA initiative.
The Palisades Fire killed 12 people and destroyed homes and businesses over 20,000 acres, also damaging the Palisades Village shopping center.
Background
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined Habitat for Humanity and hundreds of volunteers to rebuild homes in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, after wildfires.
What's confirmed
- Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, with the generosity of an anonymous donor, raised the majority of funds needed to begin the Pope Francis build on Nov. 14, 2015.
- “That’s why we do this,” he said of the parish’s involvement in Habitat projects.
- Actors Karen Pittman, Haley Joel Osment, and Tate Donovan joined local volunteers and civic leaders in Pacific Palisades this week to help repair homes damaged during the January 2025 wildfires.
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- The four-day initiative, organized by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, aims to help families struggling with rebuilding costs, insurance shortfalls, and prolonged displacement after the disaster.
- “This important work is critical to these families, and this week volunteers will be helping families at all stages of recovery,” said Erin Rank, president and chief executive officer of Habitat LA.
- The localized recovery event coincides with Habitat for Humanity International’s 50th anniversary year, marking five decades of residential construction, community development, and affordable homeownership initiatives.
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- “Together with Caruso, we are proud to help bring the Bay back to life as a place for the Pacific Palisades community to gather around the shared experience of cinema,” Skydance Chairman and Co-CEO David Ellison said in a statement.
- We’re inspired by the resilience of Pacific Palisades residents, and we’re honored to help support this community’s comeback.” Adolfo Fastlicht, Founder and CEO of The Lot, added, “We are incredibly proud to step into this partnership and manage to lead the operations of such a historic and beloved venue.
- Nearly two years after the devastating Palisades fire, the Bay Theater is preparing to welcome moviegoers back under new management by Skydance Almost two years after the Palisades fire, the community’s only movie theater is set to reopen.
- The blaze that killed 12 people and destroyed homes and businesses over 20,000 acres also damaged the Palisades Village shopping Center just off Sunset Boulevard.
- “But Habitat understands long-term recovery requires sustained action even after the headlines fade.” Explaining the importance of communities coming together to assist in times of need.
- This multi-day effort brings together community members, builders, and corporate partners to complete critical repairs and improvements on impacted homes and community spaces.
- Parish, school groups and others joining in construction or serving lunch were: ATLANTA—In honor of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, Atlanta Catholics and other volunteers dedicated eight Saturdays to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a mother and daughter.
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- Canyon Newslink
- Georgia Bulletinlink
- Habitat for Humanitylink
- Palisadesnewslink
- Smmirrorlink
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orglink
- Ewtnnewslink
- Standardlink
- IndieWirelink
- Lamaglink
- WarpBeat — background on Church and Habitat for Humanity Rebuild Homes After Palisades Fire link
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — video link