Help Save Blue Owl: Recovering from Devastating Flood Damage

Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,

I am reaching out during an incredibly difficult and unexpected time for my sister, Kimba. This week, a massive flood originating from the upstairs space of the building in which Blue Owl Bookstore is located caused extensive damage, leaving her and her family heartbroken and uncertain about the future. The water poured in for hours, soaking everything and destroying nearly two-thirds of her inventory.

Kimba and Chud have taken immediate steps to salvage what they can, renting a storage locker to save any remaining items, but the loss is overwhelming. With the store closed indefinitely and no income to rely on, she is facing a challenging road ahead—both financially and emotionally.

Blue Owl has been more than just a store; it’s been a passion, a community space, and a labor of love. Our hope is that the building will be repaired and she can eventually return, but in the meantime, she needs our support to stay afloat.

How You Can Help

Your generosity will go towards:

• Covering the costs of inventory loss

• Temporary storage fees

• Helping sustain daily living expenses during this uncertain time

We truly appreciate any contribution, big or small, and your words of encouragement mean the world. Even if you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would be a huge help.

Thank you for your kindness, support, and positive vibes. I am holding onto hope that with your help, we can rebuild and bring Blue Owl Bookstore back to life.

With gratitude,

Kristi