“I've learned how wonderful human beings can be when there is a tragic event such as this. I've learned what it really means to be American. It's amazing to see people come together and do what's needed to help their fellow man, their fellow brother, their fellow sister.”

“As an Altadenan and fire survivor, I know how much this space means to our community. The Collaboratory is more than a building; it is a promise that we will walk beside one another through recovery.”

“In the midst of a desert, The Collaboratory is an oasis that offers me a sense of connection and community. People from all different government and local agencies treated us with love, respect, and compassion.”

“The Collaboratory offered me a sense of human connection in the middle of what felt like a war zone.”