Renewing Pasadena and Altadena one home at a time
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Learn more about Renew Dena
What we do
Renew Dena is a family sponsorship initiative that whose goal is to connect fire-impacted households with local churches for three to twelve months of direct support.
Every $1,000/month raised sponsors a family with:
We're not just after rebuilding—we're after renewal. Renewing families with financial support, prayer, and hope.
Every $1,000/month raised sponsors a family with:
- Immediate financial relief for essentials like groceries, temporary housing, and furniture replacement
- Monthly encouragement from a sponsor church through prayer, notes, and check-ins
- Ongoing care coordination to help navigate recovery resources and next steps
We're not just after rebuilding—we're after renewal. Renewing families with financial support, prayer, and hope.
Why we do it
Listen to the stories
See how God is renewing faith
Church Sponsorship
Make a generational and eternal impact on a family today
Choose your number of months to support:
- Donate $1,000/month in financial assistance
- Provide spiritual care through prayer and encouragement
- Receive updates on additional support based on need and opportunities
You'll be matched with a family in need:
Each sponsor is matched with a vetted family to walk alongside with—hear their story, see God triumph
The need is still great
Renters are struggling with increased rent prices or the threat of homelessness, homeowners wrestle with insurance provides and increased building costs, everyone is walking through grief and unexpected expenses
Make a one-time donation
Your support makes it possible for us to serve every home
Join the Renewal of Dena
There are still countless displaced families and individuals who need immediate support now.
Please help us provide urgent relief and assistance to these families in need and rebuild Expressions Church. Help us clear our waitlist of families.
Pray
Download our prayer guide and pray through each item. If you know someone who is in need of prayer, please send them our prayer request form. We would love to pray for them.
Give
If you have the financial capacity to give, donate now to support families impacted by the fire and help us restore what was lost. Every gift makes a difference—no amount is too small.
Sponsor a Family
We have families who need immediate housing and other support. For $1,000/month, you can provide housing, essentials, and hope to a family recovering from crisis.
Bring someone closer to home. Help us rebuild lives and restore our church.
Ways to Give
Give Online
You can safely give using our secure online giving tool. For "Select Fund", please make sure to select Fire Relief.
Mail us a Check
You may also mail in checks made out to Expressions Church, addressed to P.O. Box 5123 Pasadena, CA 91117.