From Ashes to Hope: Help the Our Family Start Over

Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers, 

I am reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your help. My mom, a kind and selfless woman who has always put others before herself, and our family have lost everything in a devastating house fire caused by the Eaton Fire. The home she worked so hard to create—a place of comfort, love, and cherished memories—is gone. 

We not only lost all of our belongings but also deeply sentimental items, including my father’s ashes, his belongings, and his beautiful garden that brought us so much peace. These were irreplaceable pieces of our lives that connected us to him, and their loss has left us heartbroken. In an instant, we went from having a safe haven to having nothing but the clothes on our backs and a few photos. 

Now, we face the overwhelming challenge of starting over from scratch. We are humbly asking for your support as we navigate this unimaginable hardship and work to start our lives over.

Every donation will go directly toward providing us with the support to cover all the unexpected costs not covered by other sources of aid. Your help will allow us to address the many aspects of recovery and support our family through this crisis. Even the smallest contribution will make an enormous difference and help bring us one step closer to gaining stability and hope.

My mom is incredibly strong, but we cannot do this alone. For those who know her, you know her heart is pure, her strength is boundless, and her love for others knows no limits. If you are unable to contribute financially, sharing this campaign with others who might be able to help would mean the world to us. 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to read this and for any kindness and support you can provide. Your generosity will bring light to our lives during this dark and difficult time. 

With gratitude, 

The Child/Ruiz Family