Those of you who know me well, know that I take great pride in my hometown of Niland, California and that it has shaped the person I am today. So it is with a heavy heart I share that on Sunday night (June 28th), my home community was hit hard by a brush fire that spread throughout the town.



That night, essentially the entire town was evacuated (approximately 500 people). One person has died and over 40 homes were destroyed by the fire, leaving about 43 families (130 people) without a home. For this close-knit community, that has already been hit hard by continued economic hardship and most recently COVID-19, it is a devastating loss. 

Niland is such a beautiful community filled with people that genuinely care for one another.  I know this is trying times for many, but if you have the ability to share in this care and give to this relief effort it will be greatly appreciated.

All donations will be given to the Calipatria Unified School District- Niland Fire Fund to purchase much-needed items and secure temporary housing for those who lost their home.





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Gofundme Details:
Who you are and where you’re from: Monique Lopez, currently resides in San Diego; From Calipatria/Niland
Your relationship or contact to the parties you're raising funds for: I personally know the director of the Calipatria-Niland Resource Center and some of the families the donations will benefit
How the funds will be spent (be as specific as possible): Food, hygiene items, and temporary housing
Your withdrawal plan to get the funds from the fundraiser to the person that they're intended for: I will be writing a check to the Calipatria Unified School District- Niland Fire Fund for the full amount raised on gofundme
Beneficiary: Calipatria Unified School District- Niland Fire Fund; Calipatria-Niland Resource Center