Black Catholics fundraising for victims of Eaton Fire
Black Catholics fundraising for victims of Eaton Fire, California’s second-largest ever
Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles have organized a victims fund to support those affected by the Eaton Fire, which devastated Altadena, California, during most of the month of January.
The blaze killed at least 17 and destroyed over 9,000 buildings, making it the second most destructive in the history of the state. The affected city is one of the most diverse in Los Angeles County, including a sizable middle-class Black population with roots in the early 20th century.
“Despite the historical and ongoing challenges, Altadena has stood as a beacon of resilience,” reads a statement from the African American Catholic Center for Evangelization (AACCFE), which is organizing the Altadena Wildfire Victims Fund.