John, Sara, Naomi & Emanuel sadly lost their home two nights ago in what we all know is an unspeakable tragedy. The fire has destroyed not only their home, but most of the community surrounding them.

Naomi spent her 12th birthday finding out her home would be lost forever.

This is a beautiful family, born and raised in Altadena, and deeply involved in every aspect of all of our lives. Sara is a nurse and John is an English professor at City College.

We are looking to help them find some peace and stability during this deeply trying time.

As our close friends, neighbors and fellow classmates at both Altadena Arts Magnet and Eliot, we are hoping to give people a way to help who have asked.

Anything you can do to help them recover would be greatly appreciated.