Families in Need

these are families in the altadena area whose lives were directly impacted by the los angeles fires.

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    The Bulgarini Family

    Elizabeth Bulgarini, her husband Leo, and their son Lorenzo lost their home in the Eaton fire on January 8, 2025. Not only did they lose their home, they also lost their business in Altadena, and Elizabeth’s mother’s home, who had just passed away on Christmas Eve.

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    The Carhart Family

    The Eaton Fire has tragically destroyed Ryan and Laurett’s family home, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs. In this devastating moment, we are reaching out to our compassionate community for support as they begin the difficult journey of recovery and rebuilding.

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    The Halpin Family

    Peter and Jackie, along with their daughter Gianna and granddaughter Beatrice lost their home in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, CA on January 7th. Pete and Jackie bought their home over 35 years ago, and it was a center of hospitality, joy, support, and familial love for a wide and deep circle of loved ones over those three decades.

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    Jenny, Corey, and Lily

    Jenny, Corey and their daughter Lily have suffered a devastating loss from the Eaton Canyon Fire. The home they have rented for several years has been destroyed, along with everything they own.

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    angela martin

    Angela Martin, single mother of 6, has lost everything. The house she has been renting burned to the ground in the early morning hours of January 7th. Thankfully, they are all safe, but now she is left to pick up the pieces by herself. She is a hard working mother who has been doing everything she can to provide for her family.

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    Sarah Ray

    Sarah is a Catholic widow and a single mother to Amy, Anna, Clare, and Tyler. Yesterday, due to the howling Santa Ana winds and extremely low moisture levels, the Rays, among many other families, lost their home in Altadena, CA.

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    the slavin family

    Dennis is St Monica Academy's cross country and track coach and Peggy is a caring mother and friend. They, along with Ace (11th grade) and Axl (8th grade), had to evacuate quickly and lost everything.

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    the de la rosa family

    A sweet family of four from Altadena with four children and one on the way lost everything they had built for and cherished.

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    the binns family

    Help Fatima Binns, mother of 4 young boys fund their housing expenses as they are temporarily homeless due to the Altadena fire. Please help to rebuild their lives.

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the halpin family sings in the ashes of their home after finding a blessed mohter statue that survived the fire

the halpins share a message of hope

The inspiring Halpins shared a wonderful message after losing their home of 37 years to the relentless California wildfires.

watch their interview on fox

altadena is coming together

The residents of Altadena have faced unfathomable loss, but many of the victims are speaking out in gratitude for the community that is lifting them up.

read more on aleteia