John Stamos and his wife Caitlin Stamos are dedicated to restoring the Altadena neighborhood of Los Angeles following the week-long firestorms that hit the city.
talking to eastern time This week, the couple, who have been married for almost seven years, spoke about how they have contributed to recovery efforts in the 38-year-old actress and writer’s hometown.
‘I grew up in Altadena, right down the street. This is my hometown; This is the school I went to; This is the church I attended until I was 18,’ Caitlin told the outlet.
Although she and John, 61, now live elsewhere, she emphasized the importance of advocating for the historically black community in the area.
‘It’s such a beautiful thing to see and know that we are all dedicated to ensuring these people continue to own their homes.
“One of the most heartbreaking things for me is if these people end up selling to developers and end up not having enough money to buy a house in California again,” the model emphasized.
John Stamos and his wife Caitlin Stamos are dedicated to restoring the Altadena neighborhood of Los Angeles after the firestorms that hit the city for a week; photographed in July
The devastation in Altadena caused by the Eaton Fire photographed on January 14.
She promised: “I’m going to work very hard to keep these people in this city, to keep the charm of this city.”
And the mum-of-one, who shares six-year-old son Billy with John, reflected: “I grew up in the most diverse and beautiful city and I want to keep it that way.”
Stamos stressed: “Many people lost their small businesses and their homes at the same time. “Many children lost their school and their home, so I want to rebuild this city so that it is as resilient and beautiful as the people who live here.”
Devastation in Southern California began to unfold on the morning of January 7 when the combination of high winds and lack of rain created the perfect conditions for a wildfire.
The Eaton Fire burned more than 14,000 acres, while the Palisades Fire burned nearly 24,000 acres.
“These fires have ruined the illusion of permanence,” said the former Full House star.
And he praised his wife’s efforts, gushing: “I’m the luckiest man in the world.” I’m very proud of her.’
‘We are all human. “We’re all people who would like to have a roof over our heads and clothes on our backs,” Caitlin chimed in.
Speaking with ET this week, the couple, who have been married for nearly seven years, opened up about how they have contributed to recovery efforts in the 38-year-old actress and writer’s hometown.
Although she and John, 61, now live elsewhere, she stressed the importance of advocating for the historically black community in Altadena.
Celebrities and working-class residents alike are picking up the pieces after their Los Angeles neighborhoods were reduced to ashes when wildfires began ravaging the city last week.
Two of Los Angeles’ largest movie studios have spent millions to aid recovery efforts as several infernos have steadily decimated the region.
Warner Bros. pledged $15 million for wildfire relief, while Sony pledged another $5 million, according to Deadline.
The donations follow Amazon’s pledge of $10 million, while stars including Eva Longoria ($1 million) and Jamie Lee Curtis ($1 million) have also donated.
Pacific Palisades was home to celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Anna Farris, Tyra Banks and many more.
Paris Hilton lost her Malibu mansion in the fire and launched an emergency fund, starting with a $100,000 donation to other victims.
Along with her generous contribution, the heiress revealed that she will contribute “additional dollars raised up to $100,000 more.”