On November 29, a tragic shooting took place in Stockton — an event that has deeply shaken so many in our community. One of the small businesses present during this incident was Liam Play World Soft Play, a local, family-owned company that has poured their heart into serving children and parents throughout our area.

Hi everyone, I’m fundraising on behalf of this small local soft play & bounce house business that was directly impacted by the recent mass shooting. Their equipment was inside the venue during the incident, and they still haven’t been able to recover anything or know the condition of their items.

Their soft play setup was caught in the chaos, and while we are profoundly grateful that the family is safe, the emotional impact of what they experienced has been overwhelming. As they take time to process this tragedy, care for their mental and emotional well-being, and ensure their family feels safe, their business will be pausing operations.

This pause means a sudden and unexpected loss of income — especially difficult during a season when many small businesses rely on holiday bookings to stay afloat.

We are starting this GoFundMe to support them with compassion and care: to help cover lost income, replace or repair any affected equipment, and simply give them the space to heal without additional financial stress.

If you feel led to donate, share, or keep this family in your prayers, it would mean the world. No gift is too small. Let’s show them that even in darkness, our community stands together, lifts one another up, and cares deeply.

We truly appreciate any help you can offer.

Thank you for supporting a family who has brought so much joy to so many of ours.