On September 24, 2026, hundreds of volunteers, including representatives from Disney, ABC7 and a number of well‑known personalities, gathered in Pacific Palisades and Malibu to construct walls for homes being rebuilt by Habitat for Humanity. The effort is part of a coordinated response to the recent Palisades fire that forced many families from their residences in the two coastal communities.
Habitat for Humanity organized the project after the fire displaced a significant number of residents. The organization called on community members, corporate partners and public figures to help expedite the reconstruction of housing. Volunteers arrived early in the morning, bringing tools and materials to the designated sites where damaged structures were slated for repair.
Participants worked side by side, raising wall panels and securing them in place under the supervision of Habitat’s construction crews. The presence of Disney and ABC7 staff highlighted the involvement of major media and entertainment companies in local relief work. Celebrities who joined the build contributed labor alongside other volunteers, demonstrating a collective effort to address the housing shortage caused by the fire.
The walls erected on September 24 represent the first structural component of several homes slated for completion in the coming months. Habitat for Humanity plans to continue the rebuilding process, adding roofs, interiors and final finishes as additional resources become available. The organization emphasized that the current phase focuses on establishing a solid framework to ensure the safety and stability of future dwellings.
Local officials observed the activity, noting that community participation is crucial for a swift recovery. The combined effort of volunteers, corporate partners and public figures underscores a broader commitment to restoring the affected neighborhoods and providing displaced families with secure, permanent housing.
The initiative reflects an ongoing collaboration between nonprofit groups and the entertainment industry to respond to natural disasters that impact Los Angeles County’s coastal regions.