Homestead Border 32 Fire

Hi my name is Gemma and my husband, uncle and I were severely effected by the border 32 fire in Potrero CA on August 31, 2022.

Our uncle lived on the land in his motor home and had only enough time to get out with the dog. He sadly lost everything, leaving with only our dog and the clothes on his back. He lost his motor home and out shed with tools. We suffered major damage to our well and are with out water. A possibility we will need to replace the entire well.

My husband did what he could to battle the fire and save our home but in the process we also lost a lot of our farm tools and equipment along with 10 solar panels, all of our propane, materials for building (wood, pvc, beams) and about 50 fruit trees.

We really are not the type of people to ask for help but are at a point that we had so much damage and don't have insurance as we were in the process of getting ready to build a permanent forever home. We don't want to say goodbye to our land that has been in our family these past 21+ years. We want to live out my late father-in-laws dream of a place of self-sufficiency, and a spot for family, friends and the community to gather and enjoy.

Your generosity in helping us and our uncle get back on our feet is so greatly appreciated!!