Rebuilding Efforts

Brotherhood Crusade Leads Recovery Efforts for Eaton Fire Victims

by Jason Roberts BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton fire in January, which claimed 17 lives and destroyed thousands of structures in Altadena and Pasadena, the Brotherhood Crusade has been at the forefront of the recovery efforts. Established in 1968 by community activist Walter Bremond and the Los Angeles Black Congress, the Brotherhood Crusade has a long-standing mission to improve the quality of life in South LA by ensuring equitable access to resources and support. The Eaton fire required an immediate and sustained response. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brotherhood Crusade demonstrated its capacity for

Solidarity in Service: Labor Leaders and Community Unite to Support Fire Victims 

Labor leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered at the Labor Community Services Warehouse in Bell, California, on February 22, for the Solidarity in Service press conference. The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and Labor Community Services organized the event to support California wildfire victims by distributing air purifiers and food boxes while reinforcing a commitment to rebuilding devastated communities.