Help Shelby and James Find Stability after the Eaton Fire

Help Shelby and James Find Stability and Hope

Shelby Allen and her 6 ½-year-old son, James, are in a tough spot right now and really need a helping hand. They moved to Altadena just a few weeks ago, hoping to start fresh and build a better life after leaving Nevada. But life threw them a major curveball—the Altadena home they were staying in is gone.

Shelby is doing everything she can to keep things together for James, who’s left Nevada in the 1st grade and is currently being home schooled. She’s looking for work in hospitality while also trying to figure out where they can live and where James can go to school. But with just one week left of housing, they’re running out of options and could end up at the Pasadena Civic Center if something doesn’t change soon.

Because the home they were staying in belonged to friends and was not yet her official residence, Shelby doesn’t qualify for many of the programs that could help. That’s why we’re turning to you—to help give Shelby and James the stability they desperately need to get back on their feet.

Here’s what your kindness will help with:

Shelby and James are just trying to catch their breath and rebuild after an incredibly difficult few weeks. They’ve already faced so much, but with your support, we can give them the chance they deserve to start fresh and avoid any more setbacks.

Every little bit helps, whether it’s $5 or $500. Please share this with others who might want to help too. Together, we can give Shelby and James a shot at a brighter future.

Thank you for caring and for making a difference in their lives.

I am a friend of Shelby who has been working to help her navigate through this challenging time. To date, approx. $2k has been transferred to her bank account for short term housing, food and transportation.