Help Juan Parada Recover After Bad Flood

Hello,

I'm Frank Lao (pictured right), here raising funds so we can help my friend, Juan Parada (left) back on his feet...

On Sunday, August 19th, 2024, a flash flood in Stonybrook Long Island caused significant damage in Juan’s basement apartment. About 4 feet of water rushed in at 1am destroying 90% of his belongings including: his bed, clothing (shirts, pants, jackets, shoes), ALL home electronics (TV, digital camera, iPad, Computer, chargers), furniture (couch, chairs, dressers), luggage, and most of his mechanic's tools.

Juan is staying on his landlords couch on a very temporary basis but will need to find a different solution during the months-long repairs to his apartment.

Unfortunately, insurance has denied the claim citing lack of flood coverage and FEMA doesn't yet recognize this event as a "federally declared disaster" which means any aid could take months, if at all...

We're asking for your support to help get Juan out of a jam. Your donations will help him put his life back together in the short and long term.

Any contribution is appreciated. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Truly,

Frank Lao