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While our teams in Los Angeles continue critical fire recovery efforts like smoke remediation, we are also prioritizing the emotional well-being of children affected by the disaster. Since February, we’ve partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena to launch Wellness Wednesdays, activities designed to create safe spaces for mindfulness and healing. Recently, teens […]
When we first arrived at Will’s home, mud covered floors and waterlogged walls told the story of the storm’s impact. Our team cleared thick layers of mud and debris from the most affected areas, helping Will take the first step toward recovery. At LA’s home, the devastation extended beyond floors and walls. LA built every […]
As soon as floodwaters swept through Kerr County, our AH&H team arrived to provide immediate support. In the first days of our response, we focused on helping families return to their homes safely by removing debris, salvaging personal belongings, and beginning the process of cleaning and drying damaged spaces. So far, our team has completed […]
When Hurricane Erick struck the coast of Oaxaca, families across the region were left without basic necessities like clean water and shelter. In the weeks that followed, our AH&H team worked alongside local communities to meet urgent needs and help lay the groundwork for long-term recovery. Together, we reached 16 communities and supported more than […]
“The true weight of this disaster isn’t just in the damage to homes or landscapes,” shared All Hands & Hearts Chief Operating Officer, Mike Ball, from the ground. “It’s the overwhelming scale of loss, especially the loss of life, that defines the tragedy here.” All Hands & Hearts is on the Ground, Responding We’re helping […]
When Connie returned to her home in Pasadena, it wasn’t the safe haven she was used to. After being evacuated twice due to the major January 2025 fires, once from her home and again from a temporary hotel stay, she came back to walls coated in leftover ash, air thick with smoke residue. Each morning […]
At All Hands & Hearts (AH&H), our mission to serve communities impacted by disasters pairs with a commitment to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As we expand our global impact, we are intentionally breaking down barriers to ensure our volunteer and staff communities reflect the diversity of the world we serve. Inside What […]
Children and teens face lasting emotional and developmental impacts after a disaster, that aren’t always visible but are deeply felt. That’s why All Hands & Hearts (AH&H) partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena to help local youth process the trauma of the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires and regain a sense […]
In rural areas of Mexico, access to education can be limited by geography and poverty, leaving many children without reliable opportunities to attend school in these regions. To help bridge the gap, the Mexican government, through its Indigenous School Comprehensive Care Model, runs “Albergues Escolares”, student shelters that provide housing, meals and educational support for […]