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Interfaith Leaders Rebuild Churches, Launch Mental-Health Outreach

5/8/2026

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Interfaith leaders turned the 2025 Southern California wildfires into a catalyst for mental-health outreach.
Faith leaders in Altadena and Pasadena are rebuilding houses of worship while assisting families.
Pastor BJ King moved services online after smoke damage and launched a program.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein and clergy have lobbied to treat houses of worship as businesses in rebuilding plans.
Altadena Community Church is exploring affordable-housing projects to preserve economic diversity.

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Story summary

Interfaith leaders turned the 2025 Southern California wildfires into a catalyst for mental-health outreach.
Faith leaders in Altadena and Pasadena are rebuilding houses of worship while assisting families.
Pastor BJ King moved services online after smoke damage and launched a program.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein and clergy have lobbied to treat houses of worship as businesses in rebuilding plans.
Altadena Community Church is exploring affordable-housing projects to preserve economic diversity.