Support the Jaffe Family After Fire Loss

Support the Jaffe Family After a Devastating Fire

We are reaching out to support the Jaffe family, who recently lost their home and belongings in the tragic Eaton fire. Mike and Kaori Jaffe are beloved members of our community, and now, they need our help.

Mike is a dedicated kindergarten Japanese teacher at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School, inspiring students to learn and appreciate a new language and culture. Kaori is a passionate TK teacher at Dunsmore Elementary school, nurturing the youngest members of our community with her kindness and creativity. Together, they have built a life full of love, generosity, and connection.

The Jaffe family also includes their two daughters and their dog Ziggy, and their Hamster, Hammy. Many of us have experienced their warmth firsthand during the seasonal gatherings they hosted at their home, where friends and neighbors came together to share laughter, delicious food, and unforgettable memories.

The fire has taken away their home, but it has not taken away their strength or the love that surrounds them. However, overcoming a life after such a loss is a challenge no family should face alone.

We are asking for your support to help the Jaffe family during this difficult time. Your contributions will provide vital support for the family. Funds are used to cover non-essential items not covered by FEMA or insurance. Every donation, big or small, will make a meaningful difference.

Let’s come together as a community, just as they have always brought us together, and show the Jaffe family how much they mean to us. Thank you for your generosity and kindness.

You can donate

1. Here in this GoFundMe

2. via Venmo to @Kaori-Ozaki

Here’s an update from the Jaffe family!

(1/31/2025)

Dear Friends, Family and Supporters,

 

We have been so touched by the outpouring of support we have received from you all.  Your generosity and kindness have been moving and heartwarming.  The silver lining to this situation has been that we have seen how truly blessed we are to have all of you good people in our lives.  We feel your love and support, and we are so very grateful!

 

We have now moved into a rental home near the girls’ schools and are starting to put the pieces back together as we gear up to rebuild.