Help Howell & Cardozo families rebuild after fire
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Thank you for taking a moment to read our post. We come to you with great humility in search of help for our family and their neighbors who have lost their homes and all of their possessions in a recent fire in La Misión, Mexico. Wildfires broke out and were quickly carried by the Santa Ana winds. Many people came together to try to stop the fires. Unfortunately, many homes were completely devastated by the fires, including my Mother and Father in-law’s home and their neighbor’s home as well. Our family and their neighbor are prideful individuals who rarely ask for help, they prefer to give back themselves. They are dealing with the shock of the loss of all of their possessions and homes, thus we have stepped up to make a plea for help. We hope you will understand the magnitude of the situation and consider giving to our effort to rebuild.
The Cardozo family has lived on the hill in La Misión for generations. The Howell’s are new additions to the area who worked hard to get to know the neighbors. The families melded quickly through their kids, Emmanuel and Kingston, playing together. The Cardozo family has three sons, one grown and two at home. The Howell family has two sons, one grown and one at home. When tragedy struck that evening, the Howells and the Cardozos were able to escape with all of their pets and family members and feel extremely grateful to be healthy and well after the fire.
(Photo taken of members of the two families enjoying dinner together just weeks before the fire)
After the fires, both families intend to rebuild. The proceeds of this go fund me will be split evenly between the families. Both David and Roberto have expertise in construction, which will help keep costs of the rebuild down. The goal amount may not reflect the true cost of rebuilding, but $25,000 for each family would go a long way right now to secure their future. The Howell and Cardozo families are resourceful people who would be good stewards of the money, ensuring that it stretches as far as possible.
(Photo of part of the Howell house after the fire- the beam was used to support the second story that is no longer there)
David is an occupational therapist who volunteers his time and skill at a local clinic. David was in the process of setting up a therapy studio to be used to provide therapy to all in need, regardless of what they could pay. The studio was nearly complete, but sadly the studio and therapy equipment were completely lost to the fire.
Roberto does daily double shifts working at the water company. As the Howell’s experienced when they moved in, the Cardozo family goes out of their way to make sure everyone has what they need and feel welcome. The Cardozo’s had been building their dream home for years. They were so happy when they finished and sadly only got to spend 2 nights in their dream home.
Simply put, the money will be split between the two families to cover bare essentials until construction can begin and then cover costs of construction. One of the Howell’s only remaining material possessions, their car, just quit working.
They say it takes a village, but unfortunately the village burned down. Please consider sharing if you are unable to donate.
Les agradecemos se tomen un momento para leer nuestra petición. Nos dirigimos a ustedes humildemente y en busca de ayuda para nuestra familia y sus vecinos quienes han perdido sus viviendas y pertenencias en los incendios recientes de La Misión. Los incendios se desataron rápidamente y se expandieron debido a los vientos de Santa Ana. Muchos se unieron para controlar los incendios. Lamentablemente, muchas viviendas fueron arrasadas por los incendios al igual que la de nuestra familia y la de sus vecinos. Nuestros parientes y sus vecinos son gente digna que siempre se vale por si misma y nunca acuden a pedir ayuda. Prefieren ayudar que pedir. Ahora, están lidiando con la pérdida de sus casas y pertenencias, y por ello, nos hemos dispuesto a interceder por ésta comunidad. Esperamos que comprendan la magnitud de nuestra situación y consideren aportar hacia la iniciativa de una reconstrucción.
La familia Cardozo ha vivido en el cerro de la Misión ya varias generaciones. Los Howell acababan de llegar y se esmeraron en relacionarse con integrantes de la comunidad. Las familias se llagaron a conocer a través de que sus hijos jugaban juntos, Emmanuel y Kingston. La familia Cardozo tiene tres hijos, uno ya grande y otros dos en casa. Los Howell tienen dos, uno ya grande y otro en casa. Cuando cayó la tragedia los Howell y los Cardozo lograron huir con sus parientes y mascotas y se sienten afortunadísimos de haber salido de la llamas con vida.
Ahora después del incendio, ambas familias tienen la intención de volver a construir. La recaudación de este fondo “go fund me” será destinado equitativamente entre ambas familias. David y Roberto saben de construcción, lo cual será un ahorro para el costo de la reconstrucción. La meta quizá no se suficiente para el verdadero costo de la reconstrucción, pero los $25,000 dólares ($465,000 pesos) avanzará el compromiso de asegurar su porvenir.
David es un terapeuta ocupacional que aporta su tiempo y sus capacidades en una clínica local. David ya estaba instalando su estudio de terapia dirigido a toda aquella persona en necesidad independientemente de sus recursos. Su estudio ya estaba casi listo, pero lamentablemente tambien todo eso fue arrasado por los incendios.
Roberto trabaja dos turnos para la CESPT. Los Cardozo se desdoblan para recibir y apoyar a todos, darles la bienvenida y asegurar que todos cuentan con lo que necesitan.
En corto, los fondos serán destinados entre las dos familias para cubrir los costos de recursos básicos hasta iniciar la obra y posteriormente cubrir los gastos de la reconstrucción. El auto de los Howell, lo último con le que contaban, ya no funciona.
“La unión hace la fuerza”. Apoyemos a esta comunidad en su momento de necesidad. Agradecemos su donativo y que compartan en sus redes.
Thank you for taking a moment to read our post. We come to you with great humility in search of help for our family and their neighbors who have lost their homes and all of their possessions in a recent fire in La Misión, Mexico. Wildfires broke out and were quickly carried by the Santa Ana winds. Many people came together to try to stop the fires. Unfortunately, many homes were completely devastated by the fires, including my Mother and Father in-law’s home and their neighbor’s home as well. Our family and their neighbor are prideful individuals who rarely ask for help, they prefer to give back themselves. They are dealing with the shock of the loss of all of their possessions and homes, thus we have stepped up to make a plea for help. We hope you will understand the magnitude of the situation and consider giving to our effort to rebuild.
The Cardozo family has lived on the hill in La Misión for generations. The Howell’s are new additions to the area who worked hard to get to know the neighbors. The families melded quickly through their kids, Emmanuel and Kingston, playing together. The Cardozo family has three sons, one grown and two at home. The Howell family has two sons, one grown and one at home. When tragedy struck that evening, the Howells and the Cardozos were able to escape with all of their pets and family members and feel extremely grateful to be healthy and well after the fire.
(Photo taken of members of the two families enjoying dinner together just weeks before the fire)After the fires, both families intend to rebuild. The proceeds of this go fund me will be split evenly between the families. Both David and Roberto have expertise in construction, which will help keep costs of the rebuild down. The goal amount may not reflect the true cost of rebuilding, but $25,000 for each family would go a long way right now to secure their future. The Howell and Cardozo families are resourceful people who would be good stewards of the money, ensuring that it stretches as far as possible.
(Photo of part of the Howell house after the fire- the beam was used to support the second story that is no longer there) David is an occupational therapist who volunteers his time and skill at a local clinic. David was in the process of setting up a therapy studio to be used to provide therapy to all in need, regardless of what they could pay. The studio was nearly complete, but sadly the studio and therapy equipment were completely lost to the fire.
Roberto does daily double shifts working at the water company. As the Howell’s experienced when they moved in, the Cardozo family goes out of their way to make sure everyone has what they need and feel welcome. The Cardozo’s had been building their dream home for years. They were so happy when they finished and sadly only got to spend 2 nights in their dream home.
Simply put, the money will be split between the two families to cover bare essentials until construction can begin and then cover costs of construction. One of the Howell’s only remaining material possessions, their car, just quit working.
They say it takes a village, but unfortunately the village burned down. Please consider sharing if you are unable to donate.
Les agradecemos se tomen un momento para leer nuestra petición. Nos dirigimos a ustedes humildemente y en busca de ayuda para nuestra familia y sus vecinos quienes han perdido sus viviendas y pertenencias en los incendios recientes de La Misión. Los incendios se desataron rápidamente y se expandieron debido a los vientos de Santa Ana. Muchos se unieron para controlar los incendios. Lamentablemente, muchas viviendas fueron arrasadas por los incendios al igual que la de nuestra familia y la de sus vecinos. Nuestros parientes y sus vecinos son gente digna que siempre se vale por si misma y nunca acuden a pedir ayuda. Prefieren ayudar que pedir. Ahora, están lidiando con la pérdida de sus casas y pertenencias, y por ello, nos hemos dispuesto a interceder por ésta comunidad. Esperamos que comprendan la magnitud de nuestra situación y consideren aportar hacia la iniciativa de una reconstrucción.
La familia Cardozo ha vivido en el cerro de la Misión ya varias generaciones. Los Howell acababan de llegar y se esmeraron en relacionarse con integrantes de la comunidad. Las familias se llagaron a conocer a través de que sus hijos jugaban juntos, Emmanuel y Kingston. La familia Cardozo tiene tres hijos, uno ya grande y otros dos en casa. Los Howell tienen dos, uno ya grande y otro en casa. Cuando cayó la tragedia los Howell y los Cardozo lograron huir con sus parientes y mascotas y se sienten afortunadísimos de haber salido de la llamas con vida.
Ahora después del incendio, ambas familias tienen la intención de volver a construir. La recaudación de este fondo “go fund me” será destinado equitativamente entre ambas familias. David y Roberto saben de construcción, lo cual será un ahorro para el costo de la reconstrucción. La meta quizá no se suficiente para el verdadero costo de la reconstrucción, pero los $25,000 dólares ($465,000 pesos) avanzará el compromiso de asegurar su porvenir.
David es un terapeuta ocupacional que aporta su tiempo y sus capacidades en una clínica local. David ya estaba instalando su estudio de terapia dirigido a toda aquella persona en necesidad independientemente de sus recursos. Su estudio ya estaba casi listo, pero lamentablemente tambien todo eso fue arrasado por los incendios.
Roberto trabaja dos turnos para la CESPT. Los Cardozo se desdoblan para recibir y apoyar a todos, darles la bienvenida y asegurar que todos cuentan con lo que necesitan.
En corto, los fondos serán destinados entre las dos familias para cubrir los costos de recursos básicos hasta iniciar la obra y posteriormente cubrir los gastos de la reconstrucción. El auto de los Howell, lo último con le que contaban, ya no funciona.
“La unión hace la fuerza”. Apoyemos a esta comunidad en su momento de necesidad. Agradecemos su donativo y que compartan en sus redes.
Organizer and beneficiary
Marlee Reznicsek-Hayes
Organizer
Lisa Marie Hayes
Beneficiary