Nearly 9500 homes, businesses, churches, and schools burned in the Altadena fires
last year, and many in the community are facing foreclosure on their homes because
there's been little movement to recover funds to rebuild. Rents are sky high for most,
and they simply can't make ends meet. Developers are swooping in to make low ball
offers to homeowners, and many are forced to settle because it's their only choice.
Residents aren't getting much help from local, county, or state government, either, and
it's time everyone steps up.

Meet Heavenly Hughes, longtime Altadena resident and founder of My Tribe Rise, a
grass roots organization that provides funding and resources for members of the
community in need of housing, work, and a place to turn during this critical time. The
residents of Altadena say they're trying to remain hopeful, but time is running out.
They've asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to step in to ensure homeowners don't foreclose,
because people still have to pay their mortgage even though there's no home, and
they're paying rent at the same time. It's too much. Heavenly is working every angle to
get people the help they need, and it's been a challenge. So we're talking with her
about it on our show, and I hope you'll join our conversation and do what you can, too.
You can find my full interview with Heavenly on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt,
and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.