<div>Early on the morning of August 21st, a devastating fire broke out at an apartment complex on Canal Street in San Rafael. The fire quickly engulfed the building, leaving dozens of residents displaced and without their homes. Among those affected was our dear friend, Antonio, who lost everything he owned in the blaze.


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<div>Antonio is more than just a friend — he is family to us. He has always been a kind, genuine, and selfless person, loved by everyone in the community. Whether it’s lending a helping hand, offering a warm smile, or putting others before himself. 


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<div>Now, he needs our help. Not only does he provide for himself, but he also supports his family. Losing his home and belongings is an unimaginable hardship, and we want to give back to someone who has always given so much to others.


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<div>We are raising funds to help Antonio get back on his feet — to cover essentials such as clothing, food, temporary housing, and eventually rebuilding the life he worked so hard for.


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<div>No donation is too small; every contribution makes a difference. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page with others can also help us reach more people who care.


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<div>Together, we can help lift Antonio through this tragedy and remind him that his community stands with him, just as he has always stood with us.


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<div>Who the funds are for &amp; why I’m organizing this:
This fundraiser is for our dear friend Antonio, who lost all of his belongings in the recent apartment fire in San Rafael. My family and I have known Antonio for years, and he is like family to us. Because Antonio does not have access to a bank account or online transfers, he asked me to help organize this fundraiser and manage the donations on his behalf.

How the funds will be handled:
I will be receiving the donations into my verified bank account only so I can deliver the funds directly to Antonio, since he is unable to receive electronic deposits himself. Every dollar raised here will go toward helping him rebuild after the fire — covering essentials like clothing, food, temporary housing, and replacing the items he lost. I will give him the funds immediately and in full as they arrive.

We appreciate every bit of support, whether through donations or sharing this page.<br />


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<div>❤️ Thank you for your love, generosity, and support.


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Matthew Holt

Palisades Hospitality

Giovanni Strohmenger

Melanie Dalton

Anonymous

Terri Ann Gordon

Ashley Ryan

Adam M Clark

Samantha Reyes

kelsey cook

Eiliki Sigurdsson

Summer Jenkins

Sonia Manshouri

Gabrielle Beyer

Brendan King

Aid Antonio's Recovery from Fire Tragedy

Aid Antonio's Recovery from Fire Tragedy

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