WE BELIEVE IN PRAYER & ACTION
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” – Nahum 1:7
In January 2025, wildfires tore across the greater L.A. area burning through homes, churches, businesses, and schools. Without warning, in the course of hours, individuals, families and entire communities have been left without homes, water, power, food, clothing and all of their earthly possessions. Many of us know someone who has been affected by this devastating disaster.
The need is great. Our God is greater. How can you help?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
Ways Purpose Church has been able to help those affected by the LA fires:
CLOTHING DONATIONS: In January, we received 9 pallets of clothing from Lane Seven, a clothing company, and we distributed over 2,500 pieces of clothing directly to families temporarily housed at the Fairplex and other agencies in the Altadena and Pasadena area. Additionally, we provided diapers, wipes, and toiletries to families being housed at the Fairplex.
FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT: Our Purpose Kids wrote thank you cards to firefighters to encourage them for all their hard work and bravery when our city needed them most. In addition, we hosted a Kids Night Out for First Responder parents.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Through the generosity of Purpose Church, we have sent financial support to families affected by the fires. A family of 4 lost everything. The wife is a school teacher, and the husband is a recruiter, and Purpose Church sent funds to help this family. After her home burnt down, a woman was renting a place from a friend, and Purpose Church was able to pay her rent for 6 months. A man needed funds for transportation, as his new commute was much further due to relocation, and Purpose Church helped fund his transportation needs.
EXPRESSIONS CHURCH: In February, one of our main focuses was with Expressions Church Pasadena, a church whose building completely burned down in the Eaton fire. Not only were we able to financially support the church, but we also helped rebuild supplies that were lost. Through an Amazon Wishlist, we rebuilt their kids ministry, communion supplies, and hospitality ministry.
SAMARITAN’S PURSE: We have partnered with Samaritan’s Purse, an organization taking volunteers to help clean up the fire debris and fire damaged areas, and have donated financially to the organization as they continue their on-the-ground relief efforts.
SERVE
For those who have an interest in helping with Fire Relief cleanup, our partner Samaritan’s Purse is accepting volunteers to help. You can sign up individually, or with a group at the link below.
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
If you or a group of people have signed up to serve, please email Haley Newman at haleyn@purposechurch.com to let us know, along with a few photos from your time of serving.
CLOTHING DONATIONS
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING DONATIONS AT PURPOSE.
All donations can be dropped off at Acts Thrift Store in Pomona. Please record your donations under “Purpose Church” and they will be credited to our church account which is used for thrift store vouchers for those in need. Donations are accepted at ACTS Monday through Saturday from 9AM to 3PM (subject to change).
FOUR WAYS TO PRAY
