As others move on, LA Catholic groups continue supporting wildfire survivors

The utility bills keep going up, the washing machine is breaking down, and every night someone sleeps on the couch.

That’s what happens when your household instantly doubles.

With nothing more than a generous heart, Ramona Villegas welcomed in a co-worker and her three daughters after they lost their Altadena home in the Southern California wildfires in 2025. After more than a year of financial strain, Villegas just received her first monthly stipend from Catholic Charities, which, along with the Red Cross, is providing much-needed funds to lighten the load for those like Villegas who have taken in wildfire survivors.

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