To empower and rebuild the Pacific Palisades community in the wake of the Palisades fire, championing wildfire recovery, ecological restoration through bioremediation, native habitat regeneration, sustainable electrification, and resilient, fire-resistant rebuilding practices.

At Resilient Palisades, our story is deeply intertwined with the spirit of our community. Founded in 2019 by a small group of concerned neighbors, we came together with a shared vision: to proactively address the climate and ecological crisis through local action and to build a more sustainable and resilient future for all. Our mission is driven by a profound understanding of the vulnerabilities our community faces. The horrific wildfires of January 2025 brought this reality into sharp focus. For many of us, the orange glow on the horizon turned into a heartbreaking reality – the majority of our dedicated volunteers lost their homes entirely and those who did not were displaced, forced to seek refuge elsewhere as the flames consumed what they knew. This personal experience fuels our unwavering commitment to ensuring that Pacific Palisades not only recovers but emerges stronger and more prepared than ever before. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and our work is rooted in local action, yet our aspirations extend beyond our immediate neighborhood. We believe that true resilience involves fostering a community that can withstand and recover quickly from environmental risks, including fire, heat, drought, and more. We also strive to partner with and assist less advantaged communities in Los Angeles in their own resiliency efforts, recognizing that environmental justice is a critical component of a truly resilient region. Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of Resilient Palisades. These are the hands that tirelessly work to remove invasive plants that fuel wildfires, the voices that educate neighbors about vital practices like composting and rainwater harvesting, and the innovative minds that strategize for initiatives such as the "Pali Microgrid" for local solar energy. We champion the transition from polluting gas-powered garden tools to electric alternatives, promote crucial water conservation techniques, and advocate for native plant landscaping – practices that not only enhance the beauty of our neighborhood but also bolster its resistance to environmental threats. Through campaigns like "Gas-Free Gardens," our volunteers have directly facilitated the swap of noisy, polluting gas leaf blowers for quiet, electric models in over 1'000 Palisades gardens. This effort, along with many others, transformed daily routines into healthier practices for the entire community. When the wildfire struck, our resolve was tested, and we stood firm. We immediately sprang into action, providing crucial support during the recovery efforts and, perhaps most importantly, developing our "Guiding Principles for Rebuilding." Our message was clear: this tragedy presented an opportunity to rebuild smarter, safer, and more sustainably, emphasizing fire-resilient designs, native landscaping, and full electrification. We continue to advocate for policies that will ensure insurability and long-term resilience for every resident. Our commitment has been recognized. In May 2025, Senator Ben Allen celebrated Resilient Palisades as the 24th Senate District's Nonprofit of the Year, acknowledging our "years of work advancing climate-resilient and other environmental initiatives." As our President, Aleksandar Pavlović, accepted the award, he underscored our collective experience of loss and our shared determination to transform tragedy into a beacon of hope. The story of Resilient Palisades is a testament to the power of community. It's about neighbors, many of whom have faced profound personal loss, coming together to address shared challenges with unwavering passion and dedication. It's about the quiet heroes who volunteer their time, their energy, and their expertise to weave a stronger, more resilient fabric for Pacific Palisades, one hopeful thread at a time. Our work continues, a living example of what a community can achieve when it chooses to be resilient, together.