California11/13/2025 Los Angeles In early January 2025, Southern California was devastated by a series of destructive never-before-seen wildfires. Extreme heat, drought, and hurricane-force Santa Ana Winds led to the accelerated spread of fires in the surrounding Los Angeles area, most notably the Palisades and Eaton Fires. As winds made containment nearly impossible, these fires ravaged communities for over 21 days and resulted in catastrophic loss of life and property as well as extensive damage that displaced entire communities.
Rebuilding efforts are underway and Week of Compassion is working with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and First Christian Church of Torrance to receive volunteers to help with rebuilding efforts. -- minimum age : 16 -- group size : 5-20 -- registration : suggested donation of $10/person/night that will go to FCCT to help cover utility usage. -- housing : air mattresses at First Christian Church Torrance, showers on site -- meals : responsibility of the group, with access to a full kitchen at FCCT Single day, weekend, and week-long opportunities are available now for individuals or groups that do not need lodging. Housing will be available beginning January 2026 (except Holy Week and the month of July). A Week of Compassion site host can be present to help guide your group by request January-March 2026. Comments are closed.
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Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. |
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P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis IN 46206 |
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