Families in the Palisades and Altadena are navigating difficult choices as they rebuild after the 2025 wildfires. Rebuild Ready is a free nonprofit event designed to give survivors access to clear information, trusted resources, and a range of prefab housing approaches in a supportive community setting.

What Families Can Expect

Free entry for families impacted by the 2025 wildfires
Prefab Learning: What prefab is, how it works, timelines, and whether it might be a fit for your family.
Expo Displays: Cross-section wall panels, material boards, mini floorplan models, and step-by-step visuals from deposit to delivery.
Take-Home Resources: Printed guides, next-steps checklists, a community resource map, and free hygiene kits.
Support Stations: Nonprofits, legal and finance experts, mental health resources, and community partners ready to answer questions in a no-sales setting.
For Families: Kids’ activities, plus a welcoming area to connect with neighbors and take breaks as needed.
Mini Talks: Short 10-minute sessions on insurance, financing, prefab options, and survivor lessons.

Partners

Featured Speakers: CityLAB UCLA, Friends of Prefab, United Policyholders, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles, LA County Public Works, Didi Hirsch
Invited Prefab Partners & Builders (curated by Friends of Prefab): Bevy House, Buildoly, Cahill Works, Casa Nova, Cassette Homes, Conex Modular, Cover, Digz Prefab Homes, Hapi Homes, Liv-Connected, LiveLarge, Masaya Homes, Plant Prefab, Studio Shed, SuperLA, Reframe Systems, The Home Gallery, The Future of Housing, Villa Homes
Resource Tables (talk with nonprofits, legal aid, and community groups): CityLAB, Didi Hirsch, Friends of Prefab, Foothill Catalog Foundation, LA County Public Works, LA County Regional Planning, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, Sunset Mesa Collective, United Policyholders, WISE & Healthy Aging
Community Supporters (supporting with survivor resources, support, and more): Anawalt Lumber, Collins & Katz YMCA, Eaton Fire Survivors Network (EFSN), Gigi's Pupusas, LA Strong Foundation, Mr. Energy, Swift Brew Co.
With Thanks To: American Legion Post 283 for hosting
Rebuild Ready is built on community effort. We’re grateful to the partners already on board and are continuing to bring more into the fold. If your organization would like to be involved, we’d love to talk. Reach out to us at partnerships@LotusRisingLA.org.

How Donations Help

Your support keeps this event free for survivors. Contributions help cover:

$25 – Provide supplies for the kids’ corner
$50 – Cover printing for family handouts
$100 – Support signage and event materials
$250 – Sponsor a volunteer station
$500 – Funds tables, linens, signage, and name badges so families and builders can engage in a supportive, organized setting
$1000 – Provides take-home guides, housing comparison materials, and recovery tools for families navigating their rebuild
Custom Amount

Your gift helps families rebuild with confidence and care. Thank you for standing with survivors.

Rebuild Ready: Prefab 101

By Lotus Rising LA

Rebuild Ready: Prefab 101

A free, survivor-focused event helping families explore prefab housing options after the 2025 wildfires.