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As a local non-profit living and working in the community, we know that recovery from the Eaton Fire will be a marathon not a sprint. As such, we are offering support to homeowners who lost their home in the Eaton Fire with a focus on disproportionately impacted communities that face the greatest barriers to rebuilding, such as the Black and Hispanic population, so that recovery can be more equitable for all.
We signed a corporate lease with an apartment complex in Glendale so that Greenline’s assets can qualify for long-term temporary housing. Through this agreement, made possible in partnership with Civic Soul, a mission-aligned non-profit, we are able to match families with available units subsidize their rent based on what they can afford.
To date, we’ve helped 45 families with long term temporary housing and rental assistance totaling over $1,200,000 for an average of over $26,000 per family.
“Losing everything in the Eaton Fire has been a devastating blow, but the outpouring of support, especially from people like Greenline, has been a beacon of hope. Greenline’s kindness has lifted a huge weight from our shoulders and gives us the strength to face the challenges ahead. Your generosity will be instrumental in helping us rebuild our lives.”
-Joe and Lerna
As survivors look to piece together the resources available to them from insurance payouts, SBA loans, FEMA, and more, many are discovering a significant gap between the funds they have and what it will actually cost to rebuild. Greenline wants to be the bridge that closes that gap. We are offering up to $250,000 per family in construction support to help ensure that rebuilding remains in reach and prevent the displacement of families out of the community.
To date we’ve awarded 14 rebuilding assistance grants totaling over $2,500,000 for an average of over $178,000 per family.
“This was the first opportunity someone gave me to assist in rebuilding the home. I’m grateful for Greenline. They’ve saved my life. They’re making the dream come true. That’s what Greenline is to me, they make dreams come true.”
-Bridgette
While we provide down payment assistance grants all across the country, since the Eaton Fire, we have prioritized renters that were displaced by the fire and want to purchase in the area helping to create a pathway to homeownership.
To date, we’ve awarded 5 down payment grants to Eaton Fire impacted renters totaling $212,250 for an average of $42,450 per family.
“The down payment grant from Greenline is the only reason we were able to purchase a home. Although we could afford the mortgage, trying to merely save $75,000 from our salaries with two small children, one having special needs and needing ongoing support, felt impossible.”
-Lisa
No. You do not need to be Black or Hispanic to apply for Eaton Fire support. While Greenline prioritizes communities that face the greatest barriers to recovery—particularly Black and Hispanic families—to promote a more equitable rebuilding process, race or ethnicity is not an eligibility requirement. All applications are evaluated based on factors such as mortgage and insurance status, community involvement and long-standing residency, capacity to rebuild, and the generational impact of the home.
No, our programs do not have income limits. We understand that current income doesn’t always reflect the long-term impacts of systemic barriers, including the denial of generational wealth. Our support is designed with that broader context in mind.
No, grants funds do not have to be repaid and are considered gift funds. Yay!
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