
01/20/2025
From Ashes to Hope: Supporting Our Family’s Next Chapter
My name is Samera Arkel, and I’m the proud owner of 409 Woodbury, a creative space in Altadena that I built with love, resilience, and community support. Altadena is my home—it’s shaped my family’s story for generations.
On January 8, 2025, the Eaton Canyon Fire took everything: the home I grew up in, schools like Saint Marks where my son spent nine years, and even familiar landmarks like the Altadena Golf Course. My parents’ house, where they raised five kids and opened their hearts to neighbors, friends, and anyone in need, stood for 50 years as a place of connection and love. Now, it’s all gone.
But this community, built on compassion, gives me strength. At 409 Woodbury, I carry forward my family’s legacy of care—offering a space for dreams, helping others, and creating hope. The fire has left scars, but Altadena’s spirit of resilience and connection will always burn brighter.
My Beautiful Altadena |Los Angeles | California ♥️🙏
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