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Help Maggie, Paul and Cal Recover After the Eaton Fire

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At this time we are closing up the site for donations. Maggie, Paul and Cal are extremely grateful for all the generosity!!

I am reaching out on behalf of not only my sister Maggie, her husband Paul, and their 18 month old Cal, but their entire community. Maggie, Paul and Cal tragically lost their entire home in Altadena due to the Eaton fire on January 8th, 2025. What you see in the picture above used to be their warm, welcoming, unique home that they have spent years creating. Not only has their family lost their home and all that was in it but their entire community has been devastated by the massive amount of fire damage.
Maggie and Paul only grabbed a few small things before leaving their home and lost everything else. They have lost necessary items like clothes, baby gear, and home goods, along with sentimental items like art, family memorabilia, and all the special touches they had carefully chosen to create their forever home.
Please help my sister and her family to start over after this disaster. They say they have already been overwhelmed and feel privileged with how much people care and will use these funds to rebuild their lives and to rebuild their community and help others. Thank you for supporting them in their long journey.
***Please note that Gofundme me takes 3% of donations so you can avoid that by doing a direct Venmo to Maggie @MaggieR (last 4 digits are 0692). Whatever is easier for you! Thank you!***
(Funds will be used for unmet needs not covered by other disaster relief)

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Donations 

  • Perla Duvel
    • $200
    • 16 d
  • Orel Sanchez
    • $30
    • 20 d
  • Inbal Weinberg
    • $100
    • 20 d
  • Pamela Vivero Valte
    • $100
    • 20 d
  • Oliver Zeller
    • $40
    • 21 d

Organizer and beneficiary

Elsbeth Ebenhoe
Organizer
Altadena, CA
Maggie Ruder
Beneficiary

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