Maxwell House Free Meeting
Space Available for Displaced
Nonprofits & Community Partners
Supporting Our Community During the Eaton Fire
At Western Justice Center, we deeply understand the hardships faced by local nonprofits, community organizations, and individuals affected by the ongoing Eaton Fires. In these trying times, it’s essential that we stand together and support one another—and we are here to do just that.
As part of our commitment to the community, we are offering free meeting space at the Maxwell House for displaced organizations, nonprofits, and community partners who need a place to come together, continue their work, and provide support to those in need.
We’ve also gathered a variety of resources to assist you during this difficult period. Below, you’ll find helpful information for educators and families as well as other critical resources. Please know that we are with you every step of the way, ready to help however we can.
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We are offering FREE meeting space at The Maxwell House for nonprofits and community members who are working to help people recover from the fires. We have three large meeting rooms and one smaller meeting room available. All rooms have access to a large kitchen and multi-stall bathrooms.
To check availability, contact Colin Dueweke at colin@westernjustice.org or (626) 584-7494 ext. 100.
WHERE: 55 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
PARKING: Across from the Ninth Circuit Courthouse at 125 South Grand Avenue
WHEN: Open Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (evenings and weekends on request)
FEATURES: Multiple conference rooms, wi-fi, A/V equipment, flexible seating arrangements
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Understand and respond to the mental health impact of climate change on young family members. Click here for video and PDF.
Tools for engaging with youth in response to climate disasters:
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Our Restorative Schools team is hard at work compiling resources for social-emotional support and healing to share, particularly with those school communities that have been most directly impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires.
Here is a great resource for school staff to bring circles into their classroom.
Follow us on Insta, FB, YouTube or LinkedIn to stay in the loop or sign a friend up for our newsletter (scroll to bottom of home page).
For free access to peer mediation lesson plans, curriculum and more, go to School Tools.
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Disaster Assistance Project: Local free legal assistance.
Disaster Legal Assistance Statewide Hotline: For referrals.
United Policyholders: Property insurance assistance.
Stay Housed LA: Renters with questions and legal needs.
LA County Department of Business & Consumer Affairs: Foreclosure protection and to report suspected insurance scams and price gouging.
Additional Free Legal Resources
Bet Tzedek: For homeowners, small businesses, and workers.
Public Counsel: For homeowners, small businesses, and nonprofits.
Neighborhood Legal Services: General disaster assistance, access to healthcare and public benefits
American Arbitration Association is offering no cost access to expert arbitration and mediation services.
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Rebuilding highlights
Schedule an appointment at a one-stop permit center.
Apply for building or fire debris removal permits.
Learn about like-for-like rebuilds.
Obtain a permit for temporary housing on your property.
Mapping resources for recovery and rebuilding.
For opportunities to give and support Pasadena schools, click below.