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Steve & Dawn Matthews · June 2026

Help and hope go hand in hand.

Steve & Dawn Matthews

Steve Matthews was a pastor, a leader, an athlete. A single mosquito bite landed him in the hospital — he woke up three weeks later having lost an arm and both legs. When the crisis came, GiveSendGo Charities came alongside Steve and his wife Dawn with real, tangible help: resources for a vehicle, limb replacement, and the practical needs that follow a life-altering crisis — so they can keep pursuing what God has placed in front of them in this season.

“Imagine being bitten by a mosquito, getting really sick, and waking up three weeks later without an arm or two legs. That's what happened to Steve Matthews — and it became a message of hope for so many.”

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Altadena, CA

The Guidi family rebuilds after the Eaton Fire

The Guidi Family

Known for their unwavering community support, the Guidi family lost their home and everything in it. The $10,000 Care & Relief Grant helps secure temporary housing, replace essential belongings, and take the first steps toward recovery.

“Our girls are too little to understand the whole situation, but they know that you have helped our family — and we hope they will grow to be as kind and generous as everyone who donated.”

Malibu, CA

A naturopath who lost her home is now hosting recovery days for others

Dr. Sarah Murphy, ND

Dr. Sarah Murphy lost her home and saw her healing practice disrupted by the Palisades Fire. With a $10,000 Care & Relief Grant she's stabilized her business and is now hosting complimentary community support days for other fire survivors.

“Your generosity helped me reach a place where I can pause, regroup, and focus some of my energy to also help others in my community of fire survivors.”

Altadena, CA

Retired in Altadena, hosting family monthly — until the fire

Marc and Marylin

Marc and Marylin raised their children in Altadena and were enjoying monthly visits from grandchildren when the wildfires destroyed their home. A $10,000 Care & Relief Grant helps with new housing and replacing essentials as they slowly rebuild day by day.

“Losing the home that brought us so much family joy is something we didn't expect after recently retiring. With God, everything is possible — we feel so blessed.”

Altadena, CA

A 69-year-old librarian lost a decade of memories — and gained a crowd

Lisa Blackburn

Lisa, a retired librarian, lost everything she had collected over nearly a decade in her rented home. The $10,000 Care & Relief Grant — combined with family contributions — helps her secure new housing and rebuild her life from scratch.

“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.”

Pacific Palisades, CA

A young family restarts after their newly-renovated home burned

Nick & Priscilla Angelich + George (7), Greta (5), Eloise (3)

The Angelich family lost their recently renovated home to the Palisades Fire. A friend of 20 years launched the campaign; the $10,000 grant provides temporary housing, replaces essentials, and empowers the family to begin recovery.

Altadena, CA

A family of five — and three dogs — evacuates with only the essentials

Mike, Sharon Ulanday + sons Marston, Max, Miles

The Ulanday family escaped with their three dogs and almost nothing else. A $10,000 Care & Relief Grant eases the immediate financial strain as they navigate this crisis.

“Our hearts are heavy but overfilled with the love that you have shown us. Thank you doesn't do justice — but it'll have to do.”

Pacific Palisades, CA

Three young daughters and a community that showed up

Edward & Julie McGlasson + Madeleine (6), Coco (5), Genevieve (19 mo.)

The McGlasson family was left with nothing after the Palisades Fire. The $10,000 Care & Relief Grant provides essentials as they navigate this new chapter.

Pacific Palisades, CA

A beloved teacher's classroom continues — even after her home burned

Miss Sonia Dickey

Miss Dickey — a dedicated teacher at the Lycée International de Los Angeles — lost her home and belongings. A $10,000 Care & Relief Grant covers food, shelter, and clothing as she rebuilds.

Altadena, CA

Evacuated in a robe and slippers at 82

Ann Fischer, 82

Ann left her home with only a robe and slippers — losing her house, all its cherished contents, and her car. The $10,000 Care & Relief Grant helps her get back on her feet.

South Carolina

Denied by FEMA, this Navy vet served her neighbors anyway

Dominique Bailey

Without power, water, or internet — and denied FEMA assistance — Dominique distributed food, cleared debris, and provided groceries. The $5,000 Care & Relief Grant from the Hurricane Relief Fund enabled her to buy water, ice, coolers, gas, chainsaws, and other essentials for her community.

Chimney Rock, NC

A village rebuilds from catastrophic flooding

Chimney Rock Village Disaster Relief Fund

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding, landslides, and total destruction of many homes and businesses. The $5,000 grant supported the village's disaster relief fund directly aiding residents and business owners.

“2025 starts with hope and the feeling that this is the year of recovery. I think we will look back on 2025 as an amazing year when the new Village started to rise from the muck and debris.”

Multiple states

A small business matched donations to deliver relief supplies

LA Pools, Inc.

LA Pools loaded box trucks with bulk supplies from BJ's and Costco, partnering with local fire departments for distribution. Their $20K matching pledge plus our $5,000 Care & Relief Grant got essentials to those in need.

Marshall, NC

From relief mission to rebuilding a 100-year-old store

Official Patriot Gear

OPG's campaign delivered heaters, generators, fuel, and temporary shelters to displaced families before winter. They also donated $10,000 to Penland & Sons — a third-generation department store destroyed by the hurricane. Total campaign has now raised over $140,000.

Western North Carolina

Generators powered hundreds of households back to normal

William Essary

The campaign bought 5,000-watt generators, 220-volt extension cords, and gas tanks for affected families. Coordinated with local sheriff and Bridge Church, generators were relocated to other families once power was restored — maximizing reach. Exceeded its $200K goal.

Western North Carolina

A permaculture expert reached rural communities others couldn't

William Bond, "The Permaculture Consultant"

Leveraging his knowledge of the region, William reached rural communities with food, fuel, and clean water. Our $5,000 Care & Relief Grant fueled procurement and distribution. Campaign raised over $63,000 total.