Paradise Herndon Family Fund

We moved to Paradise in 1978 and my sister and I were raised in this community. Julia stayed, married, raised a beautiful family.  As long as I can remember, my sister and brother in law have opened their doors to those in need. It never mattered the circumstances, if you needed a place to land and get a meal, a bed, a hug, the Herndon Home was where you knew you were always welcome. Their 5 children and all of their friends were raised knowing that Herndon home meant safety, security, laughter, comfort, and love.  They have always gone above and beyond to help anyone in need with money, food, shelter, emotional support. 


On the morning of November 8th, my family had to flee their homes carrying only what they could fit in the car. The Camp Fire, fueled by extreme winds and plenty of fuel, tore through my home town of Paradise and left destruction behind in the magnitude that is yet to be really understood. My Nephew Jed and his partner Melissa had to run as flames were in their front yard. Julia, David, Elizabeth, Gabriell and Estefania had to grab what they could and drive to safety.  Their homes are gone.

My parents, John & Tina Gardner, sold their home in So Cal and moved everything up to Paradise on 11/1/18 to start a new life close to Julia and "the kids".  Tina and their roommate Anna had to evacuate by a northern route and leave the home they had just started to unpack a week earlier.  Their home and all of their possessions are gone.

Thankfully, everyone is safe and healthy. Many were not so fortunate and, even in this crisis, my sister is helping those who have lost so much more than she has because that is how she rolls.

I have started this Go Fund Me page because all three homes have been lost to the devastation of the Camp Fire. Julia, David, Jed, and Gabriell are all self-employed business owners in Paradise and Chico (Ponderosa Pest & Weed, Gabriella's Eatery, Chico Fence, Hand 2 Heal Massage) and have contributed to the health, welfare, entertainment, and comfort of so many in the communities of Paradise and Chico and they now need to receive the blessings in return.  

All monies raised by this campaign will go to helping all of them with any living expenses, clothing, furniture, food, etc. You get the idea, they all have nothing left. They have touched so many of you in different ways and I am asking you, if you can, to help them rebuild their lives.  Thank you.