Oak Knoll Montessori Families & Staff Eaton Fire Relief Fund

This second GoFundMe campaign is dedicated to directly supporting the Oak Knoll families and staff members who have lost everything to the devastating Eaton Fire. Donations will help with basic and immediate needs, offering relief and stability to those who need it most. Your support—whether through a donation or by sharing the campaign—means the world to our community.

The past few days have been deeply challenging for Oak Knoll Montessori and the greater Los Angeles community. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the fires, and we are sending love and strength to those who are hurting.

The fire’s impact on our school has been profound. Our cherished Loma Alta campus, home to primary through adolescent students, has been completely destroyed. This loss is beyond words, but our community is resilient, and together we will rebuild—not only the physical structures but the spirit of Oak Knoll as well.

Our families and staff are the heart of Oak Knoll. They are not only educators and parents—they are the soul of this school, giving everything they have to support each other and our children. Their unwavering strength, dedication, and kindness, especially in this time of hardship, are what make Oak Knoll truly special. We are deeply saddened to see them in pain, but we know that their courage and love for one another will help guide us through this.

Oak Knoll has been a cornerstone of learning and connection, serving the Pasadena, Altadena, and surrounding areas for over 25 years. As LA’s only AMI-recognized Montessori school for ages 18 months to 8th grade, our strength has always been in the love and unity of our community. Let’s come together once again to lift one another up and ensure every family and staff member has the support they need to heal and move forward.

Thank you for standing with us.

In addition, to this GoFundMe for our incredible staff and families who have lost everything, we have an additional GoFundMe to support Oak Knoll's rebuilding efforts for the Loma Campus which was destroyed by the fire. Please consider donating to this campaign as well: https://gofund.me/299a6e78