Juan Gonzales my long time partner and very dear friend lived in Paradise California for many years before moving around the country and then returned to Paradise California, the home of his heart about 4 years ago to reinvent his life. Recently one of his sisters was going thru some transition in her life and Juan took her in about 1 month ago so she could have a fresh start. They had to flee for their lives at a moments notice from the fast moving wildfire thru flame lined streets with embers flying all around and the day turned black as night with the smoke from the fires in a heartbeat. They were blessed to barely escape with their lives. The mobile home park where they lived was "completely destroyed" according to reports from Butte county officials along with all their possessions. Juan makes his living doing construction and all his tools were in their home. Imagine starting fresh in life, no money, no possessions, no home to call your own. Juan Gonzales is the most compassionate man I have ever known, now hopefully his karma from the compassion he has always shown others will carry him thru to the next chapter of his life, and his sister's life too.  I have over 1000 friends on Facebook and I figure if all of them could spare $20 each, this goal is easily reachable.  Think of what is would cost to have first, last, and security deposits, new clothing & tools so you could work, not to mention food and a refrigerator to put it in for 2 people and this seems like a conservative estimate to me. Any help you could provide so that Juan and his sister can have a fresh start is greatly appreciated. Blessings to you all and may all of you NEVER have to go thru such a horrific trauma in any of your lives, or the lives of your loved ones. Thank you for your donation and your prayers from the bottom of my heart.