community writing groups

Wildfire Survivors

After the January 2025 L.A. wildfires, we mobilized quickly to create a community writing group for displaced survivors, one that could give voice to their pain and hope.

In April 2025, we hosted our first session at the Wende Museum in Culver City. And due to overwhelming demand, in 2026 we are expanding this work to meet the needs of communities across the city—Culver City and Playa Vista in the Westside, Altadena and Highland Park in the Eastside.

Join a free Group

Come together in community to write about the cherished places we have been, what we have lost and found, and how we will chart a way forward. Ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in this non-judgmental and creative environment.

upcoming groups

Testimonials

  • [This community writing group] was the first time I could put aside inventory lists and debris removal and begin to truly process what has happened—and to do that with a group of other wildfire survivors was powerful and hopeful.

    J.K.

  • Thank you for a restorative day.

    T.R.

  • I was afraid to come because I thought there would be so much sadness and intense feelings. I was surprised that we laughed and cried, and I am so grateful for the laughter.

    J.N.

  • While the going, and doing, post-fire has been nonstop (e.g., relocation, insurance, contractors, etc), having the opportunity to pause and reflect in this writing workshop has reminded me profoundly to tap into our essence as human BEings, not human DOings. Thank you for your community-minded hearts and acts of service.

    S.B.

  • Profoundly wonderful.

    K.L.H.

Featured Writing

Featured
“I love my home. It is a poem.”
“I love my home. It is a poem.”

The Community Healing and Restoration grant was funded by CCF's Wildfire Recovery Fund in partnership with a consortium of foundations and donors that pooled and aligned funds in support of wildfire survivors’ wellbeing. The partners include Pasadena Community Foundation, UniHealth Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and New Balance Foundation.