Help Ariel Rebuild After Losing Home In Palisades Fire

Hi everyone, I’m Bryce Fins and I’m starting this fundraiser for my sister, Ariel Fins, so she can start to recover after losing her home and everything she owns during the Pacific Palisades Fire. My sister lived in her home at 505 N Las Casas Drive in the Pacific Palisades for over 4 years. She was an active part of the Palisades community and tragically lost everything but the clothes on her back overnight. Ariel and Sherman (her 1-year-old dog) managed to evacuate safely once notice was sent out to leave. This much I am extremely grateful for. However, she did not have time to gather any personal belongings or valuables due to the short evacuation notice.

Only to make matters worse, FEMA denied my sister’s application for disaster relief 5 hours after it was submitted. She had a small safe with all of her valuable jewelry, documents, and items. The intense heat of the fire destroyed the safe and everything inside. This prompted me to reach out to the community for help. Not just for financial support but in an effort to show Ariel she’s not in this alone.

Ariel is forced to rebuild her life from scratch. She has no clothes, no personal items, not even her medication. Like so many other people, everything was taken by this tragic fire in an instant.

I fully understand so many people are hurting and are in need right now. The world is in so much pain, so you just reading this and/or sending a kind message is more than I can ask for.

However, if you would like to make a donation of any size to help Ariel get back on her feet, our family would be beyond thankful. All of the funds collected will be spent only on Ariel and her dog’s housing, food, clothing, and living necessities.

My sister is one of the best people I know. She is selfless, hardworking, honest, and compassionate. This couldn’t have happened to a less deserving person. We are devastated as a family. The countless memories at her home and everything she has collected and held close during her life are now in ashes.

Thank you all very much. Please stay safe.

-Bryce Fins

Ariel & Sherman

The house before the fire

Ariel in her backyard