My name is ANA, and I am a single mother of three children. My only daughter, Jazmine, is about to turn sixteen—a milestone I have always dreamed of celebrating with her. Unfortunately, our family was deeply affected by the Altadena fires in 2025. We lost everything and had to relocate, using all the savings I had set aside for Jazmine’s Sweet 16 just to keep a roof over our heads.

Before the holidays in 2024, I had started saving for her special day, hoping to give her the celebration she deserves. But after the fires, every dollar went toward hotels and basic needs so my family wouldn’t be on the streets. It has been incredibly hard to start over, especially as a single mother, but I am determined to make Jazmine’s Sweet 16 a moment of joy and hope after so much loss.

The funds raised will help pay for her dress, a hall for the celebration, and all the little things that make a Sweet 16 unforgettable. Jazmine is a wonderful student and an amazing daughter, and I want to show her that even after losing everything, there is still kindness and support in the world. Thank you to everyone who shares, donates, or helps in any way possible. Your support would mean the world to us and help heal some of the pain we’ve experienced, making this birthday a dream come true for Jazmine.