San Leandro House Fire Completely Devastates Family

San Leandro family left homeless after fire; funds cover housing, clothes, rebuilding

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San Leandro House Fire Completely Devastates Family

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On February 1st, 2026, my family’s life was turned upside down when a devastating house fire destroyed my mother’s home in San Leandro, CA.

The fire severely damaged every room in the house, including the kitchen, living room, dining room, bathrooms, and bedrooms. The garage was also lost, along with all of the vehicles inside. Nothing was spared. In a matter of hours, a home filled with memories, comfort, and stability was reduced to ashes.

Thankfully, my mother, brother, and sister made it out safely, and we are incredibly grateful that no lives were lost. However, they lost everything: their home, their belongings, and their means of transportation. The emotional toll has been overwhelming, and the financial burden of rebuilding from the ground up is more than anyone should have to carry alone.

We are starting this GoFundMe to help cover immediate needs like housing, clothing, food, and transportation, as well as long-term costs associated with rebuilding and recovery. Every donation, no matter the size, will help bring stability back to their lives and remind them that they are not facing this unfortunate tragedy alone.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page. Your support, prayers, and kindness mean more than words can express.

Thank you for helping us rebuild hope after such a heartbreaking loss.


Organizer and beneficiary

Shanequia Shannon
Organizer
San Leandro, CA
Darika Bates
Beneficiary

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