Gina and Daniel had lived in Altadena for 40 years. In January, the couple had to leave their beloved home at 3:30am in the morning as the fire approached from across the street.
“It has been a long journey to find a place to stay,” Gina shared. “It’s just overwhelming, especially when you’re older, the challenges get harder.”
After living with friends and family for the initial few weeks, the couple was able to secure temporary lodging in Old Town Pasadena. Through a wildfire grant received from Foothill Unity Center, Gina was able to get new tires and a new battery for their only vehicle, along with a replacement hearing aid for Daniel, who was also in the process of recovering from open heart surgery.
“The hearing aid would have cost us $7,000 out of pocket. Thank you to Foothill Unity Center for all the support, it has helped us a lot.”