Residents of Altadena are grieving as their neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble from the Eaton Fire. Many within the area have lived in the region for generations, like Kenneth Snowden whose parents first moved there in the 1960s. Snowden, pictured in front of the remains of his home, reminisced on the community and the character of the historically Black enclave of Los Angeles.
“Check back in a year or so, I’ll be here,” said Snowden who is determined to rebuild and remain in the area.
The outpouring of community support has been immeasurable. Pastor Dominique Frank of Refuge Christian Center COGIC in Altadena comforts a resident who lost his home. The center, like many others, has been providing whatever it can to residents, such as food, shelter, supplies and support.
“As fast as we give it out, [donations] are coming back in,” said volunteer Marchell Parker. “Glad we are able to be a blessing to the community.”
Look for these stories and additional fire coverage in our next issue of the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol Newspaper.
