When wildfires tore through Southern California in January 2025, they left a trail of destruction and disarray. Early on after the fires, ARDF worked closely with the Diocese of Western Anglicans and C4SO to help provide initial supplies and personal protective equipment for what volunteers could be mustered.

With a grant for a trailer through ARDF and the right hazard equipment, Vintage Pasadena set out to help the slow process of “ashing-out” over 350 homes in the next year—almost one home per day!

Serve in CA!

Come with us to California! Help us rebuild in Altadena this July.

California Wildfire Relief in Altadena
July 13-18, 2026

• Partner: Habitat for Humanity San Gabriel 
• Base Camp: YWAM Los Angeles | Lake View Terrace, CA
• Cost: $200 per person
• Ages: 18 and up or 16 and up with parent or grandparent
• Trip Limit: 15 people

Did You Know?

A disaster preparedness plan doesn't have to be complicated.

An ounce of prevention can be critical when it's time to respond after a natural disaster. Here are a few questions you can ask yourselves and your church leadership now so that when the time comes, you're better prepared to respond. 

1. Is there a list of phone numbers or a phone tree set up to check on clergy and others in your church after an event?

2. If someone can't be reached by phone is there a plan in place to check on clergy or church members with mobility issues? 

3. Would your church building or parking lot be available to organizations like ARDF to stage a response? 

4. Consider identifying a parish member who would be willing to serve as a lead in that response.