Altadena Recovery Team

Collidescope Foundation provides operational back-office support to mission driven organizations. As the operators of Los Angeles Climate Week, we have already amplified nearly 350 events around LA County and supported hundreds of organizations. As many young and small nonprofit organizations struggle for resources, access to operational and strategy guidance is critical and often overlooked. With so many new organizations emerging -- especially around wildfire relief and youth education, there is a critical need to support these groups.

Prayer for the Earth is a transformative public art and healing studio initiative that responds to the trauma of the January 2025 wildfires in Altadena. Through a participatory mural embedded with community prayers and a downtown LA studio residency for displaced artists, this project turns loss into visual resilience—uniting art, storytelling, and environmental action to rebuild cultural strength and collective hope.

Prayer for the Earth is a series of five public murals created across Los Angeles in partnership with LA Climate Week and the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Each mural invites residents to write intentions and wishes for their environment, connecting people to nature and community through collaborative art, storytelling, and reflection.

Our founding members—four Black women raised in the Altadena and Pasadena areas—have deep ties to this community and firsthand experience with the challenges faced by its residents. What started as makeshift drives in front of a home, evolved into community healing events, advocacy for government support, and continuing to provide essential goods to the community. Through our initiatives, we aim to bridge the gap between emergency relief and long-term recovery, ensuring that those impacted receive the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Many people are concerned about the climate crisis but feel isolated or don’t know where to start. With our Climate Action Social Club, we’re reimagining climate action as a joyful, social experience. Every other week, we host in-person, curated events that build friendships, help people find inspiration, and take local action alongside local leaders in ways that feel rewarding. Whether someone is brand-new or deeply involved, there's a place for them in the club.