Patterson Family Maui Fire Emergency Fund

9/3 The Patterson's are scheduled to fly out on Monday. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they relocate this upcoming week.

8/13 GREAT NEWS. They have power and water now. If they can make the pediatricians appointment this week they will head out after that. We made the first $5,000 goal quickly and passed the next goal of $8,000. This was only possible with the help of so many sharing their story. I love you all for helping out. Troy and Jess are blessed to have so many people in their lives.

Updates:

8/12/23 Barges have been bringing over supplies, most of the roads are still closed so they can not leave easily. They are hoping to get power restored in certain areas of Lahaina soon. Theo has an appointment to get his next set of vaccinations on Wednesday before they get on an airplane. Once he gets his vaccinations they will head to Florida. I will let everyone know once they book their tickets and are on their way.

8/10 8:30 pm PST

The Patterson's are hoping to be arriving to Florida in a week or two. Thank you so much to all that having shared and donated. Words can not express how thankful we are to you all. This will help them rebuild their lives. They have to repurchase everything from clothing to another car and you all are making it possible.

8/10 8:30 am

Troy's brother has been found. But unfortunately he and his wife lost their home.

Yesterday after lunch on the island of Maui, the city of Lahaina started burning. Within hours of starting, winds from hurricane Dora picked up and created an apocalyptic scene. Today, much of Lahaina is gone. My niece Jessie lives in Lahaina with her husband and two kids, the youngest being a new baby. Her father had been unsuccessful in reaching Troy and Jessie until just an hour ago. Unfortunately, Jessie and her family have no option other than to stay in their home. What we know so far: the daycare center they use was completely destroyed, Jess's work is gone, the marina where Troy worked is gone, and the charter boat he is the captain on as well. Jessie only has two days worth of formula left, no cell/internet and they have no power. The worst of it, Troy’s brother is still unaccounted for.

Your help will get them all to Florida.

Please, donate if you can, if you can’t— please pray. Link will be posted tomorrow.