Revive Hope for the Lopez Family: Eaton Fire Recovery

Rocio Barrera is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Maribel Navarro.

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Dear Friends, Family, and Compassionate Supporters,

My name is Rocio and on January 8th, my aunt, Rosa Lopez, and my cousins, Maribel Lopez-Navarro and Bobby Lopez, lost their home and their entire neighborhood to the fires. The Lopez family’s cherished home on Wagner Court in Altadena, California, was tragically destroyed in the Eaton Fire. This house, built in a close-knit, working-class neighborhood, was the legacy of Roberto Lopez, a devoted husband and father who left this world too soon. His hard work along with his wife Rosa's love and dedication, gave their family not just shelter but a place filled with love, memories, and a home to hope and dream.

(The Lopez family at home)

At the time of the fire, Rosa Lopez shared the home with her adult son, Bobby, who has special needs; her daughter, Maribel; son-in-law, Rafael Navarro; and their two young daughters. Maribel grew up in this home and had returned with her family not only to help her mother care for Bobby, but also to give her daughters the chance to experience the love and safety that this home and this community had provided to her and her siblings. A safe and loving environment, generations came together to support one another and to create even more wonderful and lasting moments.

(Maribel and Rafael take a photo the day of their wedding on their Wagner Ct. Altadena CA block; directly below, years later their daughters play with their cousin on this same block)

The Eaton Fire has displaced three generations of the Lopez family, forcing them to navigate a devastating loss. Bobby is immunocompromised & had to miss his appointment for IV infusions due to the evacuation and is in critical need of his continued treatment. Yet, their resilience shines through as they begin to rebuild their lives and your support is vital.

Your contribution, no matter the size, is meaningful, and aids in bringing hope and stability back to the Lopez family by:

helping them navigate the many challenges of recovery and facilitating stability and hope during this difficult time.
covering unexpected costs that might not fully be covered by other sources of aid.
ensuring that Bobby receives the ongoing care he needs and helping the family create a safe, nurturing environment as they rebuild their lives.

If you can’t contribute financially, sharing this campaign with your friends and community would mean the world.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Every bit counts and we can help the Lopez family rise and rebuild their lives together.