Dear Friends and Kind Strangers,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to share some heartbreaking news about our dear friend, Melissa Venice Lino. As a hardworking and dedicated Charge Nurse at Huntington Hospital, she is constantly giving to her community. She has been my best friend, colleague and mentor for more than 15 years. Last week, Venice tragically lost her home and all of her possessions in the devastating Eaton fire. Thankfully, she and her family are safe and unharmed, but have been left with nothing and are now facing the overwhelming task of rebuilding their life from scratch.

In this challenging time, I’m asking for your support in helping Venice get back on her feet. Any donation—large or small—will go directly toward helping her secure basic necessities such as clothing, toiletries, and housing, as well as any future needs as she begins the long recovery process.

Your generosity will make a significant difference in her ability to heal and rebuild, and it will be a source of immense comfort to her knowing that she has a strong community standing by her side.

Thank you so much for considering supporting Venice during this incredibly difficult time.