Hi everyone,

I'm organizing this fundraiser for my friend, Vega, who is in urgent need of help after an upsetting and unexpected event.

Vega, someone known for her generosity and deep involvement in the community, recently offered her home to a friend’s friend who was in town working Jazz Fest. She did this out of kindness, expecting only mutual respect. Unfortunately, the situation took a turn.

For reasons still unknown, this guest caused extensive damage to Vega’s home. He destroyed her stove and refrigerator—cutting the Freon pipe on the fridge, which not only ruined the appliance but spoiled all the food inside. He pried open the back panel of the stove, cut the internal wiring, and severed the power cord. He also ripped the handle off her microwave, and shattered glass figurines.

To make matters worse, during this destructive spree, he injured himself and left blood in nearly every room of her home. Vega is a renter and, unfortunately, does not have renter’s insurance. That means she’s now solely responsible for replacing and repairing everything.

She is humbly asking for help. The funds raised will go toward:

Replacing the stove and refrigerator

Repairing the microwave handle

Replacing the stolen remotes and broken figurines

Hiring a professional cleaner to sanitize and make her home safe again

The estimated cost for everything is $2,000. If you've ever met Vega, you know how much she gives to those around her—now it’s our turn to give back. Any contribution, big or small, will mean the world. And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this campaign is just as powerful.

Thank you for helping support someone who always supports others.