<div>On January 2, 2026 a fire tore through downtown Arcata, destroying all of Sam's belongings, and taking the lives of his two cats Jeff and Sophie. This is a devastating loss for Sam, who now has to start over with nothing. Any amount you can donate will be greatly appreciated, and will help Sam replace some of the things he has lost and get him back on his feet again. 


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<div>This fundraiser was created on behalf of Sam Torgerson, with his permission, by me - Evan Morden. I am Sam’s lifelong friend and have added him as the beneficiary and as a co-organizer. Sam will directly receive all funds from this fundraiser. 
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<div>Link to a story about the fire: <a href="https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/jan/2/updating-huge-fire-downtown-arcata" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/jan/2/updating-huge-fire-downtown-arcata/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/jan/2/updating-huge-fire-downtown-arcata/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/jan/2/updating-huge-fire-downtown-arcata/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/jan/2/updating-huge-fire-downtown-arcata/</a></a>


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Shelley Ruhl

Richards' Goat Tavern

North Coast Co-op

Anonymous

Holly Hall

Six Rivers Masonic  Lodge

Natalie Walston

Sophia Guericke

Savage Henry Gam Systems Stretch Ink and Community

Humboldt Association of Realtors

MANNY SEGOVIA

Lindsay Parenteau

OuterSpace Arcata

Laura Buteau

Iree Navales-Cook

Shirley Morales

Jaspreet Kaur

Help Sam get back on his feet after the 1.2.26 Arcata fire

Help Sam get back on his feet after the 1.2.26 Arcata fire

Still $3,524 to go. Help us build momentum.