Pasadena Convention Center, Thursday, January 9, 2025 (Photo – Daniel Peters)
The shelter at the Pasadena Convention Center, managed by the American Red Cross since January 11th, has been a safe haven for displaced individuals and families since the devastating fire struck the community on January 7th.
By News Desk
A statement from the City of Pasadena regarding Convention Center Shelter closing stated the following:
“From the very moment the Eaton Fire struck our community on January 7th, the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Convention Center have been focused on one thing: helping those affected recover and rebuild. This has been our highest priority because we know that behind every number is a person—a neighbor, a family, someone who has been through an incredibly difficult experience.
On January 11th, the City entrusted the management of the shelter to the American Red Cross, an organization with decades of experience in disaster relief, shelter operations, and mass care. Their mission is clear—to ensure that every shelter resident has a safe place to stay, and to help them take the next steps toward stability.
Transitions are always part of the shelter process, and the Red Cross is dedicated to making sure no one is left without options. They will continue providing shelter and support until every household has a plan in place for what comes next. And the City remains fully committed to working hand in hand with the Red Cross, as well as local nonprofits and community partners, to provide assistance every step of the way. While February 8th was set as the goal for transitioning the shelter at the Convention Center, we want to make it clear that no one will be left behind or shut out.
In moments like these, accurate information is critical. Misinformation and rumors don’t help the healing process. What does help is knowing that our community is here to support one another, that resources are available, and that no one is facing this alone. If any shelter residents have questions, they can reach out to Red Cross staff on-site, who are there to listen, to guide, and to provide the latest information and assistance.”
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