Support the Barrutia-McNellis Family

It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news about BARÚ’s agency founders, respected industry leaders, and friends, Elizabeth Barrutia, and Mike McNellis. The recent fires in the Pacific Palisades destroyed their home, and belongings and uprooted their lives as well as sense of security. Along with the loss of their home, they are grieving the sudden displacement from their neighborhood, the familiar faces of their community, and their 12-year-old son’s school —a cornerstone of their daily lives.

Just as BARÚ Advertising has demonstrated resilience and strength in the face of challenges, so too will Elizabeth and Mike. We know they will navigate this difficult time with the same grace and determination they've shown in building our agency. To support the Barrutia-McNellis family as they navigate the road ahead, the BARÚ team has created this page to provide immediate assistance. Your donations will go toward helping them find temporary housing, replace essential belongings, and manage the unexpected expenses they now face. Beyond the practical, your kindness will be a beacon of hope, reminding Elizabeth, Mike, Lucas and their pup Mochi, that they are surrounded by love and compassion in this challenging chapter of their lives.

Your generosity, whether through a donation or by sharing this message, will mean the world to them. Thank you for standing with the Barrutia-McNellis family and for being a source of strength and comfort in their time of need.

The BARÚ agency family