Help Rebuild Lives: Aid Kiana's Family Post-Fire Disaster

Kiana Francis is organizing this fundraiser.

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I never thought I’d be in a position to even create something like this, but my name is Kiana and I am fundraising on behalf of my family that’s been deeply affected by the Eaton Fire disaster. My entire family became displaced overnight through losing both family homes that have been in our family for generations. My parents, my aunt, and my little sister lost everything they owned and ever loved in a matter of hours.

I know the most important thing is that they are all safe, but the grief and pain of losing family heirlooms and core memories in a place that’s been decimated is too much to bear. My family is still in shock, and the pain and trauma from this all will last for some time.

I know my family are not the only ones affected. All of our friends, neighbors, and the entire Altadena community faced fierce destruction to an unimaginable degree.

My heart is crushed knowing somewhere I’ve called home the majority of my life is in ashes. Neighborhoods are unrecognizable for miles, and I’m in disbelief that something as terrible as this is even possible.

If there was ever a time to reach out for help, I’m certain that the time is now.

I am fundraising $80,000 in hopes of being able to give $20,000 to each family member directly affected. My mom, dad, sister, and auntie need thoughts and prayers too. The home where my parents lived didn’t have fire insurance, and it’s hard to assess at this time what will be able to be restored and rebuilt. But I’m hoping that whatever I can raise will assist with their new beginnings. Your donations will help mostly towards housing. However, they all need new everything, which includes clothes, shoes, and other living essentials.

If you’ve read this far, THANK YOU.

You have my deepest gratitude!

Sincerely from the bottom of my heart,

I appreciate your words of kindness, donations, shared resources, and all-around love. My family needs all the support they can get in addition to our neighbors and friends in the local area.

This is my auntie Lynette holding me as a baby in the same house that she lost.

This is what’s left of the backyard. I’ve had countless childhood memories back here with my siblings.

The house where my parents Elke & Gregory lived.

They lost countless family pictures and sentimental items that belonged to my grandparents. They didn’t think this is what they’d return to when evacuating.