| Supporting the Guidi Family After the Eaton Fire The Guidi family, known for their unwavering community support and active involvement in local events, faced an unimaginable loss when the sudden and devastating Eaton Fire swept through their California neighborhood, destroying their home and all of their belongings. Thankfully, the family is safe, but they now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives from scratch. In response to this tragedy, a fundraising campaign was initiated by a family member to assist the Guidis in their recovery journey. GiveSendGo Charities contributed a $10,000 Care and Relief Grant to this campaign, significantly boosting the efforts to provide the family with essential support.The funds raised are being utilized to secure temporary housing, replace essential belongings, and help them take the first steps toward recovery. This collective effort not only alleviates the immediate financial burdens faced by the Guidi family but also reinforces the strength and compassion of the community during times of profound hardship. Jaime Guidi shared heartfelt gratitude for the support received: “We are very moved and absolutely blessed to receive a donation from the Wildfire Relief fund. This means so much to us. Our girls are too little to understand the whole situation, but they know that you have helped our family and we hope that they will grow to be as kind and generous as everyone who donated to make this possible. We are so thankful to you and to God for providing the light during a very dark time for us. We are praying for everyone at GSG and all the donors, and look forward to helping others as a family when we are back on our feet in keeping with Acts 20:35. Thank you very much, again, and may God bless each and every one of you.” For more details or to contribute, please visit Support the Guidi Family. |
| Helping the Ray Family Rebuild After Tragedy Sarah Ray, a widow and devoted single mother to Amy, Anna, Clare, and Tyler, faced profound loss when the sudden and devastating Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, California, destroying their home and all of their belongings. This tragedy occurred just two years after the passing of her husband, Casey, who succumbed to a 16-year battle with brain cancer shortly before Christmas 2022. Despite these hardships, Sarah has remained a faith-filled mother and a hardworking teacher, giving everything of herself to her children. In response to this recent disaster, a fundraising campaign was launched by Micaela Darr to support the Ray family during this challenging period. With a heart for giving, GiveSendGo Charities donated a $10,000 Care and Relief Grant, empowering the family to take the first steps toward rebuilding their lives.The funds raised are being utilized to replace clothes and necessary goods for the family, cover loss of income, and address needs not covered by insurance and relief funds. This unified response provides immediate financial relief to the Ray family and highlights the community’s resilience and empathy in times of deep adversity. Sarah Ray voiced profound gratitude for the community’s abundant generosity:”I want to thank everyone who has helped my family. My 5-year-old said yesterday, ‘I know I lost my dad, but I never thought I would lose my house. Mom, what else will we lose?’ As Job said, ‘The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, may the name of the Lord be praised.’ Job was [later] blessed with twice as much as God took. […] In this time of great suffering let our joy shine, let us praise His name because those who are suffering for His glory know the truth. The truth is, you cannot have joy without extreme suffering. […] My kids were more excited today [to receive an abundance of clothes] than they were on Christmas morning. They were so joyful, laughter filling the rooms. My kids are so blessed to know at such a young age that after suffering comes great joy. […] Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for bringing joy into our home (truly home is where the heart is) as we march into another day of suffering, but oh so much joy. The name of the Lord be praised!!!!!!! God Bless us and I pray we remember Job suffered, but oh the joy he had!!!”For more details or to contribute, please visit Support the Ray Family.  Assisting Dr. Sarah Murphy’s Recovery After the Los Angeles Fires Dr. Sarah Murphy, a dedicated naturopathic doctor and cherished member of the Malibu community, faced a devastating loss when the recent Los Angeles wildfires destroyed her home and adversely affected her local business. Known for her unwavering commitment to helping others through her healing practice, Sarah has always been a beacon of support and compassion. In response to this unexpected hardship, her sister, Gwendolyn Murphy, started a fundraising campaign to assist Sarah during this challenging period. A $10,000 Care and Relief Grant from GiveSendGo Charities became a beacon of hope, providing Sarah with vital resources to move forward. The funds raised are being utilized to address the immediate costs of starting over, including securing housing, replacing personal belongings, and stabilizing her business operations. This joint initiative helps relieve Sarah’s immediate financial burdens and demonstrates the community’s remarkable solidarity and empathy in times of significant adversity. Sarah’s sister, Gwendolyn, shared deep appreciation for the overwhelming generosity received:”Every contribution, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and will go directly toward helping Sarah. Together, we can help her regain stability and show her she’s not alone in this journey.”Dr. Sarah Murphy also shared her appreciation for the generous support she received:Dear GiveSendGo Supporters of the Care & Relief Fund,Wow! I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation you awarded me in the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire that broke out in Los Angeles on January 7th. Your support has meant more than I can put into words fully!!! — not only in helping me navigate the challenges of rebuilding after such an unexpected disaster, but also in reminding me that even in the hardest moments, kindness and generosity shine through. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of profound loss, adjustment, and resilience. While I’m still grieving and finding my footing, your donation has given me the space to breathe, to process, and to move forward with renewed energy, determination, and hope. Because of this, I’ve also been able to extend that same spirit of care to others who, like me, are still coping with the ongoing aftermath of the fires. I’ve been hosting community support days, offering complimentary and discounted health care and connection to those in need of post-fire health recovery and support. While I always wish I could do more, what I can give, I offer with a full and grateful heart. Your generosity has helped me reach this place—where I can pause, regroup, and focus some of my energy to also help others in my community of fire survivors where it is definitely needed. Thank you, truly, for seeing me, for believing in my journey, and for extending a hand just when I need it the most! Your kindness has not only helped me begin to rebuild—it has reaffirmed my faith in the goodness of people and the power of community. With deep gratitude, Dr. Sarah Murphy, ND For more details or to contribute, please visit Help Sarah Recover After the Los Angeles Fires.  Supporting Marc and Marylin After the Altadena Wildfires Marc and Marylin, beloved residents of Altadena, California, experienced a profound loss when devastating wildfires swept through Southern California, destroying their home and nearly all of their belongings. Known for their generosity, they frequently opened their home to family and friends, creating a space filled with warmth and joy. In response to this devastating event, their family member, Sarah Ballew, began a fundraising campaign to support Marc and Marylin during this challenging period. GiveSendGo Charities stepped in with a $10,000 Care and Relief Grant, offering critical support to help the couple rebuild and recover. The funds raised are being utilized to secure new housing, replace essential belongings, and help alleviate the heavy burden they are carrying as a result of this tragedy. This compassionate response significantly reduced Marc and Marylin’s immediate financial pressures, underscoring the community’s remarkable solidarity and empathy during such challenging times. Marc and Marylin conveyed sincere thanks for the tremendous support shown:”Dear GiveSendGo Charities/Giver Army,We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your generous gift to us. Having lived in Altadena, raising our children and having the grandchildren visit us was something we thoroughly enjoyed. Losing our home that brought us so much family joy is something we didn’t expect after recently retiring. We regularly hosted family and friends and it seems almost every month we had a visitor staying with us. We are humbled by the outpouring of love that has been given to us. May God continue to bless you and everyone that has supported us during this difficult time. With God, everything is possible and we feel so blessed. We are in the slow process of rebuilding our lives day by day. We have temporary housing for a year and are just taking each day as it comes…”For more details or to contribute, please visit Supporting Marc and Marylin.  Renewing Lisa’s Spirit After the Eaton Fire Lisa Blackburn, a retired librarian and cherished member of the Altadena community, faced a devastating loss when the Eaton Fire swept through her neighborhood on January 8, 2025, destroying her home and all her possessions. Having rented her residence for nearly a decade, Lisa not only lost her belongings but also the place she had called home for years. In response to this profound crisis, her sister, Joy Blackburn, started a fundraising campaign to support Lisa during this challenging period. Recognizing the urgent need, GiveSendGo Charities contributed a $10,000 Care and Relief Grant, helping Lisa regain stability and start anew. The funds collected are assisting Lisa as she obtains new housing, replaces necessary items, and embarks on the journey of rebuilding her life. This united response provides critical relief from Lisa’s immediate financial pressures and highlights the community’s exceptional empathy and cohesion during times of significant adversity. Joy Blackburn communicated deep appreciation for the overwhelming display of support:”When your email arrived the other day, honestly, I was thunderstruck! I had not heard of the Giver Army, nor had I dreamed there could be such generosity and love out there for the plight of an unknown stranger! At 69, my sister Lisa had everything she’d ever produced, collected or cherished—the very things that remind her of who she is—be reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes as the Eaton fire tore through Altadena, California. I’ve been so grateful to GiveSendGo for giving me the power to assist her. With family and friends building on my meager $200, Lisa’s campaign quickly became meaningful financial help when she needed it most. What a blessing it has been! Then, just as Lisa set about the hard work of rebuilding her life from scratch, GiveSendGo astounded her again! This $10,000 Care & Relief Grant made possible by the Giver Army through the charity’s Wildfire Relief Fund has shocked and humbled us both. Please know that you have changed Lisa’s life and deeply touched our entire family. And while that money is truly needed by Lisa right now, the real power of this Care & Relief Grant is in the love you have showered on her. You have seen Lisa and found her worthy of this love. And I’m telling you, at the very point in her life when my sister has lost absolutely everything, Lisa is suddenly the wealthiest person I know. God bless you all for caring!” For more details or to contribute, please visit Lisa Lost Everything.  Restoring Hope for the Angelich Family After the Palisades Fire Nick and Priscilla Angelich, along with their children George (7), Greta (5), and Eloise (3), faced a devastating loss when the Palisades Fire swept through their Pacific Palisades neighborhood on January 7th, destroying their recently renovated home and all their belongings. Thankfully, the family is safe, but they now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives from scratch. In response to this sudden misfortune, their longtime friend of 20 years, John Hoppe, established a fundraising campaign to support the Angelich family during this challenging period. To aid in their recovery, GiveSendGo Charities awarded a $10,000 Care and Relief Grant, ensuring the family received immediate and meaningful assistance.The contributions raised are providing temporary housing, replacing necessary possessions, and empowering the family as they begin to recover. This compassionate collaboration not only addresses the Angelich family’s pressing financial needs but also highlights the extraordinary resilience and kindness demonstrated by the community in moments of intense difficulty. For more details or to contribute, please visit Help The Angelich Family After Palisades Fire.  Rebuilding the Ulanday Family’s Home After the Altadena Fires Mike and Sharon Ulanday, along with their three sons—Marston, Max, and Miles—and their three dogs, Chewy, Padme, and Rocky, faced a devastating loss when the recent fires swept through Altadena, California, destroying their home and all their belongings. The family had little time to evacuate, leaving with only the essentials. In response to this life-altering emergency, Mike’s sister, Mae Venus, organized a fundraising campaign to support the Ulanday family during this challenging period. With a $10,000 Care and Relief Grant, GiveSendGo Charities provided a much-needed financial lifeline, easing the burden on the family as they navigate this crisis. The raised donations are helping the Ulanday family secure temporary housing, replace vital items, and begin their journey toward restoration. This joint response significantly reduces their immediate financial strain and reflects the community’s remarkable unity and generosity during such challenging circumstances.Sharon and Mike offered profound gratitude for the incredible compassion demonstrated:”We are doing well despite the tragedy. We have met amazing people with the biggest hearts. Words cannot express how grateful my family feels. Our hearts are heavy but overfilled with the love that you have shown us. We are devastated with the loss of our home but thankful that we are alive and safe. Thank you doesn’t do justice but it’ll have to do. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Thank you everyone who has helped our family in our most troubled time. We feel blessed with every text, call, hug, and prayer.” For more details or to contribute, please visit Please support the Ulanday Family.  Supporting the McGlasson Family After the Palisades Fire Edward and Julie McGlasson, along with their three young daughters—Madeleine (6), Coco (5), and Genevieve (19 months)—faced a devastating loss when the Palisades Fire destroyed their home, leaving them with nothing. Despite this tragedy, they have been deeply moved by the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from their community. In response to this hardship, their friend Julie Davies set up a fundraising campaign to assist the McGlasson family during this challenging period. To help lighten the load, GiveSendGo Charities extended a $10,000 Care and Relief Grant, reinforcing the family’s ability to recover from their devastating loss. The funds raised are being utilized to provide essentials for the family as they navigate this new chapter in their lives. This community-driven response eases the immediate financial pressures on the McGlasson family and highlights the exceptional resilience and kindness shown by neighbors during challenging times. The McGlasson family acknowledged with great sincerity the abundant kindness received:”They are so humbled by the overwhelming outpouring of love and support and so many of their friends and family have asked how they can help.” For more details or to contribute, please visit Support the McGlasson Family Fire Recovery.  Supporting Miss Dickey After the Palisades Fire Miss Sonia Dickey, a dedicated teacher at the Lycée International de Los Angeles (LILA) Palisades campus, faced a devastating loss when the recent Palisades Fire destroyed her home and all her belongings. Known for her commitment to education and her students, Miss Dickey has been an integral part of the LILA community. In response to this tragedy, Azadeh Moni, a member of the LILA community, launched a fundraising campaign to support Miss Dickey during this challenging period. A $10,000 Care and Relief Grant from GiveSendGo Charities offered a crucial foundation for her recovery, bringing hope and financial relief in a time of great need. The funds raised are being utilized to provide essential necessities like food, shelter, and clothing, helping Miss Dickey rebuild her life and restore hope. This generous support addresses her immediate financial needs and underscores the remarkable unity and empathy displayed by the community during moments of severe adversity.The LILA community expressed immense thankfulness for the extraordinary encouragement provided for Miss Dickey:”Please join us in showing our collective strength and support by contributing whatever you can to help rebuild her life and restore hope.” For more details or to contribute, please visit Lycée Teacher Affected by the Palisades Fire.  Assisting Ann Fischer After the Altadena/Pasadena Fires Ann Fischer, an 82-year-old grandmother, faced a devastating loss when the Altadena/Pasadena fires destroyed her home, all its cherished contents, and her car. The sudden evacuation left Ann with only her robe and slippers, highlighting the abruptness of the disaster. In response to this catastrophic loss, Ann’s family began a fundraising campaign to support her during this challenging period. Through its mission of generosity, GiveSendGo Charities granted $10,000 in Care and Relief funding, helping Ann meet her most urgent needs. The funds raised are being utilized to help Ann get back on her feet after losing her home and belongings. This shared endeavor provides essential relief from her immediate financial struggles, demonstrating the community’s extraordinary care and solidarity in moments of significant adversity. Ann’s family shared genuine appreciation for the community’s remarkable response of support:”There are many people who have lost everything they own in our beloved Altadena community. Our hearts are with you as we collectively grieve for our beautiful community.” For more details or to contribute, please visit Help Ann Fischer lost her home in Pasadena Fires. |
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