Resilient Palisades was founded in 2019 by a small group of neighbors who believed local action could drive global change. What started as a handful of volunteers has grown into a broad network working toward a safer, cleaner, more resilient future.

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On January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire changed our community and changed us.

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Most of our volunteers lost their homes. As of September 2026, our volunteers continue to experience the full range of recovery. Some are nearing completion of their rebuilds. Others are still planning. Some are pouring foundations, while others are looking at empty lots.

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We are living through this recovery with our community.

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That lived experience shapes our work. We know the decisions being made today will shape the Palisades for generations. And we know that everyone has a unique story with different timelines.

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Since the fire, we have expanded our work to meet the needs we are seeing firsthand, from helping residents navigate clean energy, solar and battery decisions to restoring damaged landscapes, removing invasive plants, advancing post-fire soil recovery and bringing experts and resources directly to our neighbors.

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In May 2025, State Senator Ben Allen named Resilient Palisades the 24th Senate District’s Nonprofit of the Year, recognizing both our years of community work and our response to the Palisades Fire, including the development of our Guiding Principles for Rebuilding to help our community rebuild safer, healthier and more resilient homes and landscapes.

 

One thing has been clear since the beginning of this recovery: the heart of Pacific Palisades has not changed.

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We are still neighbors helping neighbors, and we are building a safer future for the place we call home. Together.