Newsletters
October 2026
As we move into October, September’s focus on preparedness is a timely reminder that being ready is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. After all we have experienced through the wildfires, we know how quickly conditions can change. With increased discussion about El Niño and the potential for rain along our coast, now is a good time to take a few simple steps..
September 2026
The Community Preparedness Outpost, presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu and in partnership with the Malibu Brigade and the Malibu Community Long Term Recovery Group, was a powerful reminder of what is possible when our community comes together...
August 2026
As many of us watch the news and see the heartbreaking images coming out of the Spokane wildfire, it's normal for those affected by the Franklin and Palisades Fires to experience a wave of emotions. Images and stories of another community facing disaster can bring back memories, grief, anxiety, or feelings you thought had begun to heal...
July 2026
As I step into the role of Executive Director of the Malibu Community Long Term Recovery Group, I am filled with gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve alongside such an incredible community. After just one month in this role, I am continually reminded of the goodness, dedication, compassion, and kindness that surround us through our partners and community members...
June 2026
As we continue down the long road of recovery together, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the resilience, generosity, and commitment that defines this community. That said, I will be stepping down as Executive Director in July as my family prepares for a temporary, one year relocation abroad...
May 2026
In the months since the Palisades Fire, and as we continue to carry the impacts of the Franklin and Woolsey Fires, I find myself reflecting on what it takes simply to keep going here in this effort. Not the kind of strength that makes headlines, but the kind that shows up in small decisions, daily routines, and the steady work of rebuilding - together - what was lost...
Our First Newsletter - March 2026
I write this on the sixth anniversary of the 2020 ‘Safer at Home’ order in response to Covid, while our community is still in recovery from the 2018 Woolsey Fire, and in the aftermath and initial recovery stage of both the Franklin and Palisades Fires. It’s been an incredibly rough stretch, to say the least...