One year ago, my grandparents, Manuel & Emma lost their home in a fire. Now, Manuel is on hospice and hopes to live to see his home rebuilt and his great grandchild born.

Their house was not just a structure. It was where decades of daily life unfolded—where family gathered, routines were built, and a sense of safety and continuity existed across generations. In a matter of hours, it was gone.

In the immediate aftermath, our community responded with remarkable generosity. Through your support, $48,000 was raised, and a temporary trailer was donated, giving my grandparents stability during an acute crisis. That support made survival possible during the most uncertain months, and we remain deeply grateful.

What followed has been quieter—and harder.

My grandparents did not have fire insurance. Rebuilding has required navigating permits, inspections, legal compliance, and rising construction costs, all while living without a permanent home. Recovery has been slow, complex, and exhausting.

Now, compounding this loss, my grandfather is undergoing treatment for cancer.

This is no longer a single event crisis. It is a prolonged convergence of housing loss and serious illness. Medical bills are ongoing. Care coordination and transportation demands have increased. And the effort to rebuild a safe, permanent home continues alongside treatment schedules and physical exhaustion.

This fundraiser is not emergency relief.

It is about restoration and stability.

We are raising $400,000 to rebuild my grandparents’ home legally, safely, and permanently, while also helping cover cancer-related medical expenses and care. The goal is not only reconstruction—it is peace of mind. It is allowing my grandfather to focus on treatment and rest, knowing that his wife will be secure, housed, and cared for regardless of what the future brings.

My grandparents are quiet contributors. They spent their lives helping others without recognition and without asking for help themselves. They are not comfortable telling this story, but the reality they are facing now exceeds what personal resilience alone can solve.

This effort is not just about rebuilding walls.

It is about restoring safety, dignity, and the ability to heal without constant financial fear. It is about ensuring that illness does not also mean instability, and that love does not have to coexist with uncertainty about basic needs.

Funds raised will be used for:

• Rebuilding costs, including materials, labor, foundation, permits, and inspections

• Temporary housing during construction

• Medical expenses related to cancer treatment, transportation, and care

We are committed to transparency and will share updates as milestones are reached.

If you are able to contribute, your support will make a direct and meaningful difference. If you cannot give, sharing this page or offering your goodwill is deeply appreciated. For those who supported us in the aftermath of the fire, your generosity carried us through our darkest days, and we are profoundly thankful.

Recovery from loss is rarely linear. But with collective support, restoration is possible.

Thank you for taking the time to read, consider, and stand with our family.

The Alvarado Family