THE ALTADENA TALKS FOUNDATION, INC

Rebuilding Altadena One Cottage at a Time: How Nova Cottage Co. Is Rethinking Housing After the Eaton Fire By Altadena Talks Foundation | Housing & Recovery Series A New Vision for Rebuilding Altadena In the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire, Altadena has faced extraordinary challenges. Thousands of families lost homes, longtime neighbors were displaced, and rebuilding has become far more expensive and complicated than many anticipated. As the community looks toward recovery, one question continues to surface: How do we rebuild in a way that preserves Altadena's unique character while creating housing that people can actually afford? That question was the focus of a recent episode of Altadena Talks , where host Toni Raines sat down with Caroline Paules , CEO, and Karin Najarian , COO, of Nova Cottage Co. Together, they discussed how innovative construction technology could play a significant role in rebuilding Altadena while helping address California's broader housing sho...

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    Housing & Recovery Series: Article 2 What Is a Community Land Trust and Could It Work in Altadena? As Altadena continues its recovery from the Eaton Fire, residents are asking important questions about the future of housing in our community. How do we rebuild without pricing out longtime residents? How do we create opportunities for renters to become homeowners? How do we protect Altadena's unique character while ensuring future generations can afford to live here? One potential solution receiving increasing attention across the country is the Community Land Trust, often called a CLT. But what exactly is a Community Land Trust, and could it help create a stronger future for Altadena? What Is a Community Land Trust? A Community Land Trust is a nonprofit organization that acquires and holds land for the benefit of the community. Instead of selling both the house and the land underneath it, the trust retains ownership of the land while allowing families to purchase the ho...

  From Renter to Owner: Creating a Pathway to Homeownership in Altadena For generations, Altadena has been a place where working families built roots, created generational wealth, and invested in their community. Today, many renters are asking an important question: Will there ever be a pathway for renters to become homeowners in Altadena? The answer is yes, but it will require new ideas, community partnerships, and a commitment to keeping Altadena accessible for the people who have long called it home. As Altadena continues to recover from the Eaton Fire, conversations about rebuilding often focus on replacing what was lost. Equally important is creating opportunities for current renters, displaced families, young adults, and future generations to become homeowners. Why Homeownership Matters Homeownership has long been one of the most effective ways for families to build wealth over time. When families own a home, they can: Build equity instead of paying rent indefinitely Create f...

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The 2026 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report covers website and email marketing, online fundraising, social media, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Tech for Survey was completed by 826 nonprofit professionals, with 77% of those located in the United States and Canada.  http://dlvr.it/TSyXJV

Email is a powerhouse for fundraising. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials. Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates, appeals, and thank you messages. http://dlvr.it/TSvvRQ