{"id":38653,"date":"2026-09-08T11:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/?p=38653"},"modified":"2026-09-08T11:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:46:18","slug":"meet-maggie-ruder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/2026\/09\/meet-maggie-ruder\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Maggie Ruder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the Entrepreneurs Powering Altadena\u2019s Recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, entrepreneur and production designer Maggie Ruder lost her home, her creative workspace, and the foundation of her business. Yet in the aftermath, she became one of the community\u2019s most active organizers, using her entrepreneurial skills to help rebuild the cultural and economic life of Altadena. Ruder\u2019s leadership reflects a powerful truth: small\u2011business owners are often the first to step forward after disaster, transforming personal loss into community action. Her work has helped create spaces where residents can reconnect, heal, and begin imagining a future beyond the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That vision took shape through Winter Bloom, a 2026 market and gathering designed to restore Altadena\u2019s creative economy while supporting fire\u2011impacted families. Under Ruder\u2019s guidance, Winter Bloom grew into a vibrant ecosystem of local makers, food artisans, healers, and small businesses\u2014many of whom lost inventory, equipment, or workspace during the fire. The event blends commerce with community care, offering workshops, music, art therapy, and the Ornaments for Altadena program, which helps families rebuild holiday traditions lost in the disaster. Winter Bloom has become a cornerstone of Altadena\u2019s recovery, proving that entrepreneurship, creativity, and mutual support can rebuild what flames destroyed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As Altadena continues its long recovery, Ruder\u2019s work reminds us that rebuilding requires participation\u2014people showing up, supporting local businesses, and choosing to invest in their neighbors\u2019 futures. Anyone who wants to stand with Altadena\u2019s entrepreneurs and be part of this healing movement can visit the Winter Bloom webpage, explore the workshops, and support the makers who are helping the community rise again. Every visit, every purchase, and every share strengthens Altadena\u2019s path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Bloom Market & Gathering https:\/\/www.winterbloomaltadena.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities & Workshop Registration https:\/\/www.winterbloomaltadena.com\/activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ornaments for Altadena https:\/\/www.winterbloomaltadena.com\/ornaments<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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