Dear friends of Michael and Kim Colombo and their 3 great kids, Connor, Cydney and Cannon—You have probably heard by now the sad news about the Colombos, as so many other families in Paradise; they have lost EVERYTHING in the devastating fire. They are all safe but escaped with very few possessions; mostly the clothes on their backs.  We friends wanted to start this page to encourage friends and family to pitch in and help them get their lives rebuilt again.  Everyone hopes for home insurance money down the road, but they have so many urgent, immediate needs, with 3 children and many pets.  They need help paying for temporary housing, as their parents in Paradise also lost their home, so they don’t have that option!  Food, clothing, cosmetics, pet needs, and general necessities that we all take for granted, as well.

The Colombos have been married for 26 years and have lived in Paradise for nearly 40 years. They love this town and have lots of friends and family here. They have always supported local business and the economy by having a shop or boutique in Paradise or Chico.  Kim’s father also has had a plumbing business in Paradise for many years.  Michael has always coached local kids’ baseball and the kids and parents LOVE him!

Donations can be small-even $10 or $20 helps and together we can show our love and support to this sweet, generous, loving family.  I KNOW they would do the same for you and me if we were in their tragic situation!  Thank you for your help and prayers!
 

Friends of the Colombos,
specifically their friend since age 12, Jaime Richardson from Arizona