SANTA CRUZ CZU FIRES DONATE

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DONATE TO GENERAL FUND

DONATE TO SPECIFIC FAMILY

You may be displaced, have lost your home, or know of a dear friend who has been affected by the CZU Fire. We want to help!

There is a gap between those who need help and those wanting to help,
and we want to bridge that gap.

How are we doing this? By creating this platform to share the unique stories of families from our community and their fundraising links. And by creating a general fund to meet basic needs for anyone affected by the fires.

By giving those displaced or without a home a platform to share their story, we hope to raise funds quickly to ease their burdens. Each situation varies, and no two needs are the same. Direct financial support across the board is one way to remedy the disparity faced by our local families and friends - you can help us do this by donating to our general fund, 100% of all your donations will directly to those affected by the fires. Because we are a homegrown local Santa Cruz nonprofit, we can quickly and seamlessly get funds to those that need it, when they need it. Each recipient will be vetted and cross-referenced to be sure your money goes where you intended.Have any questions? Click this link to email us

OPTION ONE:

You have a specific person or family you want to financially support. Just browse through our registry of families . Click the photo and you’ll be linked to their donation platform.

OPTION TWO:

You don’t have anyone specific in mind, but your heart is heavy for those displaced by the CZU fires. No problem! Just click the donation link listed at the top of the page. This helps us create a bank for those displaced and affected that we will disperse weekly to those that need it most.

So...how can we help?

MEHLENBACHER FAMILY

The Mehlenbacher’s are a valley rooted family, born and raised. With 3 beautiful girls, Ava (11), Elisabeth (6), and Rachel (3), they have taken pride and a very hands on role in homeschooling and raising their children here in our community. Hannah, even holding a position on the board in their homeschool program in years past. Bill, who once worked cutting and trimming our own valley trees for safety, now owns and operates his own Hauling business here in our town. Beautifying others homes and yards, while making his own an outside oasis for his wife and children to enjoy. You often found this family enjoying each other’s company at their own home and sanctuary among the redwood trees.

Sadly, The CZU Lightning Fire destroyed their cozy home they have rented for over 10 years, which they loved, as well as all their personal possessions. Although, for them, family is the most important thing, not having renters insurance has brought on another huge set of hardships for them. Any kindness from their community would be a huge comfort during this time of devastation and loss.

LARIZ FAMILY

The Lariz family lost their Boulder Creek home to a fire 15 years ago and here they are again... victims of the horrible CZU Lightning Fire that is ravaging the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Matt has been out of work since June 2019 and they have been working incredibly hard to stay afloat. Mandy, a beloved birth and postpartum doula, has been largely unable to work due to COVID restrictions. This is the worst possible time for them to lose a home...

Please support this family as they try to pick up all the pieces. They need to cover food, rent, gas and all of the other necessities during this time of transition when insurance hasn't kicked in. They are the most loving people, as so many of you can attest. They need us now. Can you please help?

My name is Kim andI live in Aptos. Mandy and I were doula partners and she has become a dear friend. These funds will be used for housing expenses, gas, food and any other necessities in these early weeks, until insurance can help. If you know them, you know they are not so good at asking for help ;) So I am asking for them.

NOCE FAMILY

Adriana is 16. Vinny is 12! Kelly Noce is the mom. She has been here since Adriana was 1. So 15 years or more in boulder creek. Vinny was born here. And Adriana 16 and Vinny 12 both went to BCE and now are at the middle school and high school. Kelly works at plantronics in SC. They have been super involved in both baseball and softball for many years now here in the valley.

BEASLEY FAMILY

Many of you know the Beasley family who were born and raised in our community and have built a life for their family. Unfortunately, they have lost their family home to the wildfire that is devastating our community. A home that they have built from the ground up with their bare hands on property that has been in their family since the 1970s. Ben works for the Water Company and has been tirelessly working during this stressful time, and Tessa has inspired so many children in the community while teaching for our own local preschool. This family needs our help as their home was built on family property by them and is not insured. Any donation here would be incredibly helpful, however, if you would like to get immediate help to this family please Venmo Tessa directly at this Venmo account @Tessa-Beasley2

NEWBERRY FAMILY

My name is Kevin Newberry and my wife, Aimee and I lost our home in Bonny Doon from the wildfires. We could really use some help to replace some items and to help us get into a new place to rent. Anything helps and we really appreciate it.

FAMILIES

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WOMEN BUILDING HOMES, REMODELING LIVES.

Have you been directly affected by the Fires? Click here

Would you like to help affected families?
Click here

So...how can we help?

THANK YOU!

Have you been directly affected by the Fires? Click here

Would you like to help affected families? Click here

So...how can we help?

THANK YOU!

Would you like to help affected families?
Click here