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Community Pancake Breakfast
Saluting Our Firefighting Heroes
Breakfast with the Brave
Thank You, Los Angeles Firefighters, for Protecting The Valley during the January Firestorms. Our Heroes!
Free Community Pancake Breakfast • Saturday, August 23, 2025
Hosted by the 818 Week Coalition & Community Partners
Who
The 818 Week Coalition, in partnership with IHOP, local businesses, faith leaders, neighborhood groups, and elected officials, invites all media outlets to cover a powerful community tribute:
“Saluting Our Firefighting Heroes – Breakfast with the Brave”
A free, family-friendly pancake breakfast and celebration honoring Los Angeles Firefighters who protected the San Fernando Valley during the devastating January 2025 firestorms.
What
Newsworthy visuals and interviews from a vibrant event that includes:
- Complimentary IHOP pancake breakfast
- Fire station tours & fire engine displays
- Disaster preparedness and health resources
- Live performances from youth and cultural groups
- Elected official appearances and community recognitions
- Kids’ Zone with activities and giveaways
- Vibrant sponsor booths and community partners
- Thank You Banner (community members will write messages to LAFD)
Confirmed Speakers & Guests
- CA State Senator Caroline Menjivar
- LA City Councilmember 6 Imelda Padilla
- LA City Councilmember 4 Nithya Raman
- LA City Councilmember 2 Adrin Nazarian
- San Fernando Mayor Mary Mendoza
- LAUSD School Board President Scott Schmerelson
Community Economic Development
- Hospitality and tourism economic development
- Transit-oriented community economic development (TOCED)
- Advocacy for quality, affordable, and accessible childcare for all
- Revitalizing communities to inspire economic development
- Research and policy initiatives to improve economic opportunities for underrepresented women
Leadership Development
- Ensuring pathways for women into political office and public sector leadership
- Ensuring that the public sector workforce reflects the communities they serve
Capacity Building
- Providing legal support, technical assistance, coaching, and training to advance economic development efforts.
Special Projects
- Seeding community economic development projects in commercial, service, and affordable housing sectors.
