The raging Lake County fire known as the Valley Fire has claimed hundreds of homes in the last two days, including the home and property of Tenae Stewart and her parents, Tina and Curtis. They were in Sonoma County with friends when the fire broke out and were unable to return home in time to rescue any pets or belongings.
I was Tenae's Professor of Art History at Sonoma State University.  She graduated last year, but we have kept in touch.  She is a smart, interesting, lovely person and I want to help her and her family recover.  They are all safe but her family has lost their home, belongings and pets.  The money raised here will help them replace their belongings and pay for any other support they need while they are homeless and traumatized.  It will go directly to them and they will decide how to best use it.
Please help me raise money for them, even if you don't know Tenae and her family.  Its a very direct way to help those who have suffered in the horrible fires this season.
Thanks,
Jennifer Shaw
This is Tenae's mom's florist shop.  The building still stands but the front caught fire.  I don't think they know yet about the smoke and water damage.