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Help Maxwell Rebuild After the Pacific Palisades Fires

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Hello, my name is Maxwell. I recently moved to Los Angeles filled with excitement to start fresh and build a new life in this beautiful city. Just two months ago, I found a small room to rent in the Palisades Highlands neighborhood.

Unfortunately, tragedy struck when the fires devastated the area. The Palisades Highlands, which was ground zero for the fires, was severely impacted. I was literally in the dead center of it when it happened and I lost not only my apartment, but also much of my work and stability due to people evacuating, moving away, and/or the financial impact of the fires. While starting over in a new city is both exciting and challenging, this has been quite the introduction to LA.

I’m reaching out for support to help me get back on my feet. As someone new to LA, I’m still building a support network, don’t yet have a car, and am doing everything I can to rebuild. I've been living in-and-out of hotels, have a rental car for a few more days, and luckily (as of Jan 29) just got approved for the 211 LA Hilton 7 days for free in a hotel due to the fires! :D

Despite everything, I love this city and the people, and have every intention of staying and contributing to the community I’ve grown so fond of.

Your generosity will go toward helping me cover:
  • Basic Living - mostly food, gas for my rental car, other daily necessities, etc.

  • Secure Housing - my biggest priority is securing stable housing. I'm trying to 'buy' myself as much time as I can to secure full-time employment again and have been in-and-out of hotels, but I'd love to be able to have enough for a security deposit plus a couple of months rent to get back on track.

  • Car Down Payment - I've learned the hard way that not having a car in LA is...a bold move. A reliable car would be life-changing, helping me secure better job opportunities, keep my belongings in, and regain my independence.

Every donation—no matter the size—means the world to me and brings me one step closer to regaining stability, starting fresh in this vibrant city, and rebuilding my life.

Thank you for reading my story and for your support! Whether it’s through a donation or sharing this campaign, your kindness is deeply appreciated.

With love and gratitude,
Maxwell

P.S. If you (or someone you know) in LA is looking for a Personal or Family Assistant, I’d love to connect! I have 5+ years of experience and can provide numerous professional & character references. Feel free to reach out! :)
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    Maxwell Barnes
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    Los Angeles, CA