Rebuild our small family business in Campbell

Hi I'm Jamie and I'm one of the owners of Vapors Shop Shop in Campbell, CA.

In a state of shock, i'm here sharing our story of devastation. Since 2008, Vapors Smoke Shop has been our family-owned business, a labor of love for my mother, my husband, and myself. Throughout the years, we have weathered numerous challenges, but nothing could have prepared us for the heart-wrenching break-in that occurred last night 7/12/23 at 1:34a.

Our center of operations, painstakingly built over the years, has been left in ruins. The burglars shattered our windows, doors, and gate, leaving destruction in their wake. To make matters worse, they callously stole a substantial amount of our products, robbing us of our livelihood. I don't know how long it's going to take to get back on our feet after this, but I know we can't afford to have any downtime.

Amidst the despair, we want to share our vision with you. We were in the process of transforming Vapors Smoke Shop into more than just a store. Our goal was to create a laser engraving, marketing, and branding studio—a place where we could empower other small business owners with unique products and gifts for their clients. We believed in the power of custom branding to help businesses thrive and make a lasting impact.

This devastating incident comes at a time when we were already reeling from the economic fallout from forced shutdown of the pandemic and the relentless bans imposed by our local and state politicians in California. The road has been difficult, and we've fought hard to keep our doors open, supporting our family and serving our amazing customers that are like family.

But now, we find ourselves at a breaking point. We are left feeling broken, our dreams literally shattered in pieces across the building, and it's with a heavy heart that we turn to you, our friends, family, and community, for support.

We're launching this GoFundMe campaign to rebuild what was taken from us. Your generous contributions will help cover the costs of repairs, restocking our inventory, and reviving our beloved business. Every donation, no matter the size, will make an incredible difference in our ability to recover and rebuild. Even a share to your social media feed or stories, is appreciated. I'm honestly even embarrassed I have to create a fundraiser right now.

If you have any information about this heartless break-in or the individuals responsible, please reach out to the Campbell Police Department. Your help may lead to justice and prevent others from experiencing the same devastation and violation.

We're grateful for any assistance you can offer, whether it's through a donation or by sharing our story with others who may be able to help.

I know we can overcome this setback, rebuild what was lost, and continue serving our community with dedication and resilience. It just hurts. Thank you for standing with us during this unimaginably difficult time.

Thank you,

Jamie Giarratana