2.23.25 ONLINE JOURNALING FOR HEALING, TRANSFORMATION, AND COMMUNITY

100% of the proceeds will go directly to displaced families, local businesses, and houses of worship affected by the Eaton Canyon Fire.
About this Event

Thirty days ago, the Eaton Canyon Fire swept through our Altadena and Pasadena communities, profoundly impacting our lives. In times of crisis, coming together with care and purpose can make a significant difference. Join us for a fundraising journaling workshop on healing, transformation, and community, emphasizing navigating transitions. Through writing and reflection, this workshop helps us honor our experiences and take part in restoring our community.

100% of the proceeds will go directly to displaced families, local businesses, and houses of worship affected by the Eaton Canyon Fire to support the restoration of our community. Donations to places of worship directly aid their members impacted by the fire.

Your participation isn’t just about journaling; it’s about being part of a powerful community. Journaling in community helps us care for ourselves, connect, and know we’re not alone. Journaling is a powerful tool for coping, processing, and healing. Through this practice, you can transform your life. This event is an opportunity to create together and feel the strength of community.

To grow up in Dena is a blessing, a privilege, and an honor. As members of this community, we create meaningful change when we uplift each other. With broad impact, we honor every part of our community. With deep impact, we transform lives. Done right, together, we foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Your presence at this event is an offering for our collective healing, connection, and support for community. Register today and be a part of this meaningful journey.

Read a recent LA Public Press article here about ‘Home is the people’: How to grieve and process with your community.

📢 For community members directly affected by the fires: Attend for FREE with the Community Care Pass.

You can also donate directly to their donation links below. Proceeds of this event will go to:

Clingmon family
Masjid Al-Taqwa
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Montano Family
Pasadena Buddhist Temple
Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School
Riddle Family
Short-Powell family
The Junk Killas
The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop
Velasco family

Additionally, you can donate directly to families and businesses in need and.

🗓 Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 (After you register, mark it on your calendar)

⏰ Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. PST

💻 Location: Online

✍🏽 What to bring? Got a journal? Bring something to write on and something to write with.

☕️ Optional: Bring your favorite beverage.

📚 Special Giveaway: Register now to win a journal of your choice. Attendance is required to claim your prize.

🛑 Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10 p.m. PST. Secure your spot today.

Unable to attend? Stay informed about upcoming workshops by signing up for email updates at MonaKhalil.com.

About the Facilitator

Mona Khalil was raised across LA, Pasadena, and Altadena. Pasadena is home. She was evacuated and lost her elementary and middle schools in the Eaton Canyon fire. She is a certified coach, author, and poet committed to freedom, growth, and healing. Journaling has been a cornerstone of her life for 25+ years, starting as a private, personal practice—a safe space to explore her thoughts and feelings as a whole person rather than how the world wanted to experience her. For the past 20+ years, it has evolved into a regular, transformative practice that grounds her in courage, growth, and self-discovery.

A first-generation Egyptian-Guyanese-American, Mona brings a rich and multifaceted perspective to her work. She is a Certified Executive, Leadership, and Transformational Coach who supports individuals in navigating life’s complexities with clarity and purpose. Mona is also the author of "," a memoir poetry collection that reflects the transformative power of writing as a tool for love, healing, and liberation.

Mona’s life story and professional journey embody the strength and freedom that come from using writing to reconnect with oneself. Learn more about her work at.