My name is Nicki and I am writing on behalf of my good friend Justin Zandi, who's life has completely changed in the last couple of days.

Justin is a senior at USC, an aerospace engineer, a lover of cars, a friend, a son, and a brother. He and his family have lived in Altadena for 11 years and counting. On Tuesday night, his house was engulfed by the flames of the Eaton Fire.

Having just received the evacuation notice 30 minutes prior to leaving, Justin and his parents took but a few shirts, some documents, and their cars before fleeing from the flames. Everything that they had ever owned was lost in the fire.

Now, they are trying to rebuild not only their home but their community and their lives. I ask that you please donate as little or as much as you can so that he and his family can buy everything they lost. His parents are currently living in a hotel, and living out of a single suitcase. Donated funds will be used for new housing, furniture, clothes, cooking supplies, food, and toiletries, to name just a few things.

This is a trying time for everyone in the LA community and I appreciate all your support. If you cannot send money, please send your kind words and love to Justin and his family. Thank you.

Nicki Berelson