Marisol and her son Arturo have always been the kind of people who help others in their community. Now, after a devastating fire in Mexicali, B.C., they need support themselves. Yesterday, a massive fire started in a neighbor’s home and quickly spread, fueled by years of accumulated debris and a gas tank explosion. The flames were so intense that Marisol’s house was completely destroyed. She and Arturo were only able to save a TV and a small table—everything else was lost. They escaped with just the clothes they were wearing.

This house was all Marisol had. She spent the first nights after the fire at her home and with a friend, but she doesn’t know where she and Arturo will sleep next. With rents in Mexicali so high, finding a new place is out of reach right now. Arturo is about to start university in two weeks, and they need help to get back on their feet. The funds raised will go toward basic necessities like clothes, shoes, food, and school supplies for Arturo. They also hope to buy firewood, materials to build a small room, and an air conditioner to cope with the extreme heat in Mexicali, where temperatures often soar above 100 degrees.

Marisol and Arturo have always been there for others, and now they need a helping hand. Any support will make a real difference as they rebuild their lives after this tragedy.