“When she finished, I cried tears of joy—the relief from the pain was immediate.”
In the painful days following the 2025 Altadena wildfires, Rochelle was caring for her husband while quietly enduring a toothache so severe it brought her to her knees. When her church hosted a free medical clinic through Fully Alive Community Health—just across the street from her home—she walked over seeking help. She left not only free from pain, but also feeling cared for, supported, and hopeful.
That experience stayed with her.
As Rochelle continued recovering from the lasting impact of the fires, she sought out our clinics again to address another important health need. This time, she received her first eye exam in 10 years and two pairs of glasses. She left smiling, grateful, and able to see more clearly.
Rochelle’s story reminds us that recovery does not end when the flames are extinguished. For many people affected by the 2025 wildfires, healing is a long journey that requires continued care, compassion, and support.
Thank you for standing alongside Rochelle and the many individuals and families still rebuilding their lives. Your support makes it possible for us to continue showing up—with the care people need, for as long as recovery takes.