Congresswoman Judy Chu, State Senator Sasha Renee Perez, and local leaders to join 211 LA as it marks a new home base for countywide resource connection and disaster response
PASADENA, CA – 211 LA, the Los Angeles County nonprofit that connects residents to health, housing, and social services and supports communities during disasters, will celebrate the opening of its new Pasadena headquarters with an Open Opening Reception and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The event is being hosted in partnership with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.
The new office, located on Colorado Blvd., places 211 LA in the heart of a community that has lived through one of the most destructive wildfires in the region's history.
Since the Eaton Fire, 211 LA has helped Altadena and Pasadena families navigate recovery, from emergency housing and benefits to long-term case support. The move strengthens that presence and positions 211 LA as a regional leader in emergency preparedness and response, serving the San Gabriel Valley and all of Los Angeles County.
The celebration will bring together elected officials, community and corporate partners, members of the Crisis Care Plan Alliance, board members, and supporters. Guests will take part in the ribbon-cutting, tour the new space, and hear how 211 LA connects people to help every day and during every emergency.
"Pasadena is more than our new address. It is a community we have stood beside through the Eaton Fire and its recovery, and opening our doors here is a commitment to stay," said Maribel Marin, Executive Director of 211 LA. “Whether a family is facing an eviction notice or an evacuation order, 2-1-1 is the number they can call. Our new home in Pasadena gives us a strong base to serve communities across Los Angeles County and build the partnerships that make this work possible.”
“The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome 211 LA to our business community,” said Leanne Waggoner, Vice President of Events & Operations for the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. “Organizations like 211 LA play a vital role in connecting individuals and families with the resources and support they need, strengthening our community and enhancing quality of life for residents throughout the region. We are excited to celebrate this milestone with their team and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make in Pasadena and across Los Angeles County.”
During the program, 211 LA will share its emergency preparedness and disaster response planning going into the El Niño storm season, share after-action data from its role during the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires, share its work during the Boyle Heights disaster, and highlight how its 24/7 information and referral network supports countywide residents, local governments, and partner agencies.
- Confirmed Dignitaries and Event Details
- Confirmed dignitaries include:
- Congresswoman Judy Chu
- State Senator Sasha Renee Perez
- District Director Declan Floyd, representing Assemblymember John Harabedian
- Director of Altadena Recovery, Anish Saraiya, representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger
- Pasadena City Councilmember Steve Madison
- LA County Assessor, Jeff Prang
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About 211 LA
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 211 LA has served the people of Los Angeles County since 1981, helping residents navigate the most challenging crises, from homelessness to the COVID-19 pandemic to the devastating LA wildfires. 211 LA is the hub for community members and community organizations seeking all kinds of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County.
About the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association is a professional business organization. Since Pasadena's earliest days, the Chamber has played a major role in the development of this internationally renowned city. Founded in 1888 as the Board of Trade, the Chamber's primary purpose has been to enhance both the local business climate and the quality of life in Pasadena. Today, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce serves more than 1,250 member businesses and organizations representing a broad cross-section of the community.
