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<div>My name is Idalia Nelson Thrax. On November 11, 2025, <strong>I lost my spouse and my home to a tragic fire.</strong> Now, my son and I are struggling to find a temporary home as soon as possible. <strong>Anything and everything helps as we work to pick up our lives again and wait for reconstruction, which may take a year.</strong> 



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Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire

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<div>Hi, my name is Helena Tellez. Yesterday my family and I were forced to evacuate our area quickly. In our rush to escape and with hopes that we would be able to return after a few days we left behind almost everything except for our backpacks full of clothes and our pets. We got a call later that morning that our house, along with almost every other house on our street had burnt to the ground. Everything we owned is now ash, childhood memories, sentimental and irreplaceable items, and the comfort and security of our home was all gone in a matter of hours. With almost nowhere to go we have ended up at our relatives’ house, but with only 2 rooms and 10 people, my entire family is sleeping in the floor of the living room. The fire has devastated our family along with hundreds of others, but as a community we will persevere. <span>The love and support we have received already means so much and hopefully your generosity can help us move forward.</span>
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<div>After 40 years of living in Pacific Palisades, my mom has tragically lost her home. Two days ago, the devastating Palisades fire<span> swallowed everything she owned and had collected over the past four decades, destroying it all in minutes. She lost everything and is left with only the clothes she was wearing as she escaped.
I am doing everything I can to help my mom rebuild her life, but she needs more help than I can provide now. In addition to her home and cherished memories, she lost her workplace, which was also located in the Palisades. Without housing or any source of income, she is at a standstill.
We need your help so she can start the rebuilding process. Any GoFundMe contribution, no matter how small, will help begin the long road to recovery by covering needs not met by other sources of aid.
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<div>On Tuesday night, January 7th, a tragic fire tore through the Eaton area, leaving heartbreak and devastation in its wake. Among those affected is our dear friend and colleague, La Tasha Jones and her partner, Michael Gittoes. La Tasha is a dedicated County nurse who has spent over 20 years caring for others and making a difference in countless lives. Despite her selfless work helping others, she now finds herself displaced and in urgent need of support.
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<div>My name is Christina Carter, and I am a Pasadena native. I am raising money for my best friend Angelique Russell and her family. They were directly impacted by the California Eaton fire in Altadena, and it is with a heavy heart that I share that their home was completely burned down. Unfortunately she lost everything she owned.
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<div>My name is Jade Whaley and I am from Pasadena, California. I am reaching out on behalf of my great uncle, Deardis Hurts, affectionately known as “D.”
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<div>On January 8th, 2025, “D” lost his home in Altadena due to the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire. This tragedy has left him with nothing but memories, as the fire destroyed not only his home but also irreplaceable family heirlooms, including wedding and family photos, artwork, and personal keepsakes that have been passed down through generations.
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<div>"D" served the Los Angeles Unified School District for over 30 years, dedicating his life to public service. On the morning of January 8th, he received an evacuation notice at 4:30 AM, giving him little time to gather essentials before leaving. In addition to losing his home, "D" is still grieving the recent loss of his wife of over 40 years, who passed away in July 2024.
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Help Deardis Hurts Rebuild After Eaton Canyon Fire

<div>This week, the devastating Eaton Canyon fires tore through our community, leaving my grandfather without a home. His house, filled with decades of cherished memories, was reduced to ashes in just hours. This tragedy has left him not only without a place to live but also without the everyday essentials we often take for granted.
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<div>No contribution is too small, and every share helps. Thank you for your compassion and support during this challenging time. Let’s come together to give my grandfather a fresh start.
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<div>I come to you today with a heavy heart and a plea for help. My beloved dog, Apollo, is currently facing a daunting battle against cancer. It all started when a mass was discovered on the inside of his lip, which turned out to be cancerous. Surgery was swiftly performed to remove the mass and the sample was sent off to pathology. Despite testing, the specific type of cancer remains unclear, with only a diagnosis of spindle cell melanoma.
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<div>Despite the setbacks in a treatment plan, Apollo is fighting bravely and remains eager to enjoy life, chase birds (sorry birds), and eat alllll of the veggie snacks his momma will allow. He is undergoing immunotherapy to boost his body's ability to combat cancer cells; specifically, he is receiving bi-weekly melanoma vaccinations, which have shown promising results in extending survival time.
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<div>As much as I wish I could shoulder the financial burden alone, I've been unemployed since January and have been struggling with my own medical issues. I'm doing everything in my power to provide Apollo with the care he needs, but the costs are mounting up quickly. Without these crucial tests and treatments, Apollo's chances of survival or remission diminish significantly.
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<div>Apollo is not just a pet; he's my loyal companion, my confidant, constant shadow, and my source of endless joy. He is my baby. He still has so much love to give and life to live, and I can't bear the thought of losing him prematurely, or doing everything I can to help him win this fight. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a monumental difference in Apollo's fight against cancer.
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<div>Your generosity will directly contribute to Apollo's tests, melanoma vaccine treatments, and existing medical expenses. Together, we can give him the chance to enjoy more precious moments by my side. Please, help us in our fight to keep Apollo with his momma (me) for as long as possible.
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<div>Hi, my name is Gilbert A. I’m helping Joleen Nordstrom family raise money for any medical/personal bills that arise during Joleen stay in the hospital.
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<div>Joleen to me personally helped me during my terrible life changing event this year when I lost my partner and her friend Alex. She opened her doors when I needed a place to stay and even gave me my own keys. I hace also seen her be so above and beyond to others when they most need help. We are all praying and sending her positive vibes for her recovery. Below is some notes from today 11/04/2023… I will close with today/donation is for Joleen Nordstrom and tomorrow for whom ever needs it. I hope you can join me in donating to her parents who have come from SF to LA to help Joleen and her dog Destiny in anyway they can. Much love to every single person reading this and May you have a blessed day. Move GoFundMe fee to $0 to avoid fees 
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<p class="p1" style="line-height:normal;"><span class="s1">On behalf of the Ramos family it is with great devastation that we ask for help during this difficult time. Our beloved Balbino Ramos also known as Junior passed yesterday morning in a tragic accident. Although we will never understand why these things happen, we have faith that God has taken him into his arms. Junior was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was kind, gentle, and loved by everyone. He will be missed dearly. During this time we are asking for any donations to help the family with these unforeseen funeral expenses. On behalf of the family, thank you in advance for any donations and everyone’s support during this difficult time. </span>



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In Loving Memory of Balbino Ramos

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<div><strong>Hygiene Hello!: </strong>We’re always on the hunt for free hygiene supplies (shampoo, sunscreen, personal care wipes, nail files, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), donated by a company, your favorite dentist or your neighbor who travels a lot and never uses the hotel freebies. What we can’t source for free, we purchase. We do this until we have enough supply to hold a Hygiene Hello! Kit Build where we assemble over 200 hygiene kits to go out to unhoused folks throughout Los Angeles county. Builds occur every ~6 weeks.
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<div>Together, it is our responsibility to create lasting social change. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have been the target of horrific and heartbreaking violence across the US. Too often, these attacks are ignored and underreported. We must condemn these attacks and amplify AAPI voices by finding ways to uplift, empower, and protect the AAPI community.
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Our beloved Alex Igidbashian (Iggy) had a nasty accident this last weekend leaving him unable to work for the foreseeable future.  Along with putting him out of work this accident has also left him with some heavy medical bills.  We love our guy and want to help out our freelance friends as much as we can.  Any donation would be of great appreciation in helping get Iggy back on his feet!

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#BlackLivesMatter-Los Angeles is the original chapter of the global movement built to challenge state-sanctioned violence against Black people and to vision and build a just and free society. Since 2013, BLM organizers have been doing work to disrupt systems of oppression and work vision and build the kind of world in which we want to live.. <br /><br />Our work includes non-violent direct action, policy work, movement building, strengthing alliances, community self care, and creative engagement.  We are not a direct service or charity organization. However, we are connected to, engage with, and provide as much support as possible to the families of those killed by law enforcement, many of whom have become members of BLMLA.<br /><br />Over the past 5 years, our membership has grown from 30 original members to thousands in 38 chapters around the globe, with Los Angeles remaining one of the largest, most active chapters.  As we continue to challenge the system, there are real costs involved.  We need your support for materials and supplies, travel, and facilities costs related to actions, meetings, and our ongoing work.  Please give what you can and encourage others to do the same.<br />#BlackLivesMatter

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<p>Hello! I am a 911 dispatcher, and as you can imagine we come across some crazy stuff. On the early morning of November 26th I received a call that would change my life forever. In short, I am now part of the Stork club! The mother was alone,  and I instructed her over the phone on the delivery of her baby. It was 4 am and 39 degrees out, and she was in a homeless encampment under a bridge in a tent. She had NOTHING. I collected money from my amazing coworkers and some close family and put together a diaper bag with some essentials. Together we had enough to also get her a stroller and carseat. When I went to visit her at the hospital, we found out she actually had twins (the 2nd born at the hospital). The mom has nothing, she literally doesn’t have clothes to leave the hospital in! My goal is to raise enough to help with a down payment and first months rent on a place for her as well as some money for clothes and essentials. As you can imagine, things in the Bay Area are not cheap hence the high goal amount.  I understand it’sclose to the holidays and even so much as a share will help! 

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<p>The next day I reached out to my supervisor and got the ok to reach out to the hospital. Thenurse checked with you and let me know that you’d love a visit! So I reached out to my amazing coworkers and closest family, and together they pooled $350 together for you. That along with my donation allowed me to buy you a stroller/car seat combo, diaper bag full of clothes, diapers and wipes and some blankets. You were so surprised when we arrived at the hospital, but had a surprise yourself when you told us you had TWINS!! TWIN. GIRLS!! The first baby was born in the tent with me on the phone and the second baby at the hospital.  You affectionately nicknamed your babies Lobster and Panda, and sat and shared your birth story with my supervisors and I. You told us that you had no pregnancy symptoms and barely found out a month and a half ago that you were expecting! The doctors estimated that the girls were born at 35 weeks gestation, they only weighed 3 and 4 lbs. The babies were transferred to a higher level NICU so we weren’t able to meet them, but you invited us to come see them at the other hospital. My heart broke for you and your story, alone with no family to support you.  Although I know you’re so excited you also expressed your concern due to your current living condition. A social worker has been assigned and is going to help with resources, job placement and parenting classes but  my hope is to raise enough money to help get you and your beautiful family on your feet. After meeting you and seeing what a great attitude you have towards everything, I could tell you really want to do better. We all fall on hard times but there’s always hope, sometimes all you need is a little love and support 

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Please help us get a home for Mom and her girls

A call out to our loved ones!<br /><br />Our dear friends, Virginia and Sarah, are about to go through a couple of months when they could use some love and generosity.<br /><br />Virginia just donated a part of her liver to a friend of hers (more details below) and when Brooke and I found out about this we wanted to send flowers, or something. <br /><br />But we learned that in the transfer ward no one can receive anything fun. So, we reevaluated and thought about how we could help them in the long run. We kept thinking about how we could show our love and support and maybe you are too.<br /><br />*Below is some more information from Virginia about everything. :)<br /><br />-------------------<br /><br />From Virginia:<br /><br />A colleague and friend of mine needed a new liver. We discovered I was match, so I went through the evaluation process and decided to do this thing. <br /><br />The surgery is a hepatectomy - so they’ll take the right lobe of my liver out through a “chevron incision” that supposedly will end up looking kinda like a hockey stick. I SINCERELY HOPE it does end up looking like a hockey stick, because that will make the tattoo so much easier to design. ;) <br /><br />I will spend a couple of days in ICU, then will be in the hospital another 5 days or so, then will be recovering at home for another 6-12 weeks. I’m hoping for the shorter end of that recovery, but have to be honest with myself that I might not have the recovery speed of a 20 year old.  <br /><br />-------------------<br /><br />Brooke and I are moved but not not surprised by Virginia's and Sarah's generosity and we want to help them get through the next couple of months while Virginia recovers. And while they realize they are luckier than many, they still need to cover all of their expenses and some health-related costs. <br /><br />Virginia won't be able to work for at least a couple of months and we're hoping to help them out a bit. It'll be a long recovery and the lovely Sarah will be working full time, while also taking care of her wonderful wife, but going from two incomes to only one, will be a challenge.<br /><br />Any amount helps. And if you can't give (and we totally understand everyone has their own stuff that they are going through) please send out some major love and healing thoughts to them. <br /><br />We thank you. And love you. Peace and health to all!!! <br /><br />If you have any questions, please reach out to us.<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />Annie and Brooke

Team Virginia and Sarah

Getting a diagnosis that you have a serious condition is scary enough. But it’s more stressful when you’re…<br /> <br />·     Taking care of a sick family member<br />·     Looking for a job<br />·     Might not be able to work again for awhile<br /> <br />Last month, Barry Childs went to Iowa to care for his ailing father. While he was there, he collapsed and had to be hospitalized himself. After an emergency procedure and hospital stay, he came home New York City, where he lives with his husband, Morry.<br /> <br />Life became a blur of tests, doctor visits and new prescriptions. Barry was diagnosed with liver disease, and will likely need a transplant.<br /> <br />Barry and Morry do have health insurance (COBRA from Barry’s last job). Like many Americans, Barry found himself downsized out of his career, and has been freelancing and living on savings since.<br /> <br />How many of you have been on COBRA? (Many people raise their hands. Some say: COBRA? I couldn’t afford THAT.) COBRA means you have insurance, but there’s a large payment due each month, compared to an employer-sponsored plan.<br /> <br />Barry and Morry have friends and family who love them, and are working to provide the support they need as they figure out What Happens Next.<br /> <br />The first thing we’d like to do is to make sure that their rent, COBRA and co-pays/prescriptions are covered for the next three months. That’s why we started this GoFundMe.<br /> <br />In addition, we’re working to find out more about other means of support, and ways for them to be able to focus on getting Barry healthy again.<br /> <br />We hope you’ll consider helping Barry and Morry keep the rent and insurance paid. Since their chosen family includes many artists and other working people who live from paycheck to paycheck, we understand if it’s not possible now.<br /> <br />Good wishes, prayers, cards, jokes and pictures of cute animals are also gratefully accepted.<br /> <br />We are committed to supporting our friend through this part of his journey, and look forward to updating you with good news.<br /> <br />With much love,<br /> <br />Team Barry<br />Kathleen Warnock, Donna Bungo, Dawn Jackson, Teresa Campbell, Karia Campbell, Michael Zegarski

Get Barry a New Liver!

<p>Odin, my wonderful rescue pup who survived living on the hard streets of LA for years, the master of eating things he shouldn't, has found himself with a linear foreign body within his intestines and a splenic tumor that's potentially cancerous. I'm asking my friends and family to please help us. If it wasn't dire, trust me, I wouldn't be asking.<br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/27308892_fb_1517168680.7335_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />The vet quoted his surgery at $4,000.  This doesn't include outpatient services, the cost if there's additional intestinal reconstruction needed, or any of his diagnostics ($900). I'm scrounging my own pockets and literally using my rent/food money, but any additional assistance would be more than helpful.<br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/27308892_1517168799.9333_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />I can offer future pup cuddles when Odin's recovered, free art commissions, even my culinary master skills to those who help (I make a mean steak, just saying).<br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/27308892_fb_1517168649.2436_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />This would mean the world to us, so if you can help or just share, please do.</p>

Help me save my love, Odin

From Jeanie’s journal…<br /><br />“Feb. 17th. will remain the most difficult day of my life. I drove in the pouring rain to Cedars Sinai Hospital.  There by the grace of God he delivered me to this amazing place. I was so sick as I walked in the rain from a parking lot to the ER and a young volunteer rescued me and took me to a peaceful pediatric waiting room. My incredible oncologist got me into the hospital and saved my life. I had no white blood cells or platelets and my bone marrow was compromised. I have Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. This disease, it’s curable. I was two days from leaving this earth.”<br /><br />Jeanie Brandes, who had never been sick a day in her life, was in the hospital for 36 days.  Although she is home now, Jeanie is undergoing intense chemotherapy treatments 5 days a week.  <br /><br />If you know Jeanie, you are familiar with her infectious smile and bubbly personality. I can tell you, even in the midst of this diagnosis, she is the same optimistic person who makes a friend wherever she goes. <br /><br />For years, Jeanie lived her lifelong passion of singing and songwriting. with a career that blessed many who were fortunate to hear her perform.  The beautiful sounds she used to sing effortlessly are now in jeopardy of being heard again. She is fatigued and her vocal chords were affected by the medications during the lengthy hospital stay.<br /><br />As a vocal coach, Jeanie has touched countless lives with her God-given talent through the years.  Her extended family is her students, friends and colleagues. In this journey she has already felt nurtured and loved by many of them and even strangers. <br /><br />Unfortunately, Jeanie is unable to teach while battling this disease. The ongoing cost of the treatments combined with the hospital expenses is an immediate financial concern for her.  <br /><br />Even though Jeanie is brave and independent, she needs your help at this time.  If she has invested in your life, now is the time for you to show your appreciation.  Jeanie has so much more to give and life to live.  If you do not know her personally, she would be grateful for any contribution.  <img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/20007150_1494203984.5807_funddescription.png" alt="" width="100%" /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/20007150_1494204390.245_funddescription.png" alt="" width="100%" />

Jeanie's Medical Fund

HOW IS #SOPHIA WILANSKY <br /><br />Sophia Wilansky is a water protector from New York. She left New York City several weeks ago to help with the struggle at Standing Rock. She been an active participate and family to the activist groups NYC Shut It Down and Hoods4Justice. Sophia has always been committed to confronting injustice through vigilance and resistance. <br />Sophia was giving out bottles of water to protectors holding down the space when she was shot with a concussion grenade. This was the response of police and DAPL mercenaries as she and other brave protectors attempted to hold the line against the black snake in hservice of protecting our water. As of last night, we found out she was air lifted to County Medical Center in Minneapolis were she’s currently undergoing extensive, hours-long surgery from injuries sustained from the blast.<br />Please consider donating to help pay for her treatment. We must to support our comrades when they need us the most. She needs all of us right now. After all she is our family. <br /><br />My name is Michael Basillas, I live in NYC. Sophia Wilansky is a fierce friend of mine. We've known each other for almost a year now from participation in various demonstrations focused in the city. Sophia and I share passion addressing social justice, vigilance, and resistance , and understanding this world is unsuitable and required drastic change. Sophia is family to many affinity activism groups from The Base, NYC Shut It Down, and HOODS4JUSTICE. I'm  this money with the help of several other people to provide medical relief funds after what had happen on Nov 21, 2016. <br /><br />HOW THE MONEY WILL BE SPEND:<br /><br />Funds raised in this campaign will go directly to provide financial aid towards 20 surgeries Sophia needs to save her arm. Funds also provide Sophia's father some financial support to take care of his daughter. Their insurance will not cover all of the expenses and can only cover a certain percentage of it especially with this type of surgery. So we are asking to donate gracefully because this will help provide financial support toward Sophia's long recovery. <br /><br />HOW THE MONEY WILL BE USED<br /><br />$20,000 will be used from GO FUND ME to be used as a financial cushion for both the father Mr Wayne Wilansky and Sophia for the next several days. The rest of the money will be delivered to Mr. Wilansky when he gets back one in NYC.<br /><br />#StandWithStandingRock #WaterIsLife

Medical Fund for Sophia Wilansky

Diana Hughes

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<div>This month, street vendors in Los Angeles have been terrorized by masked immigration authorities who are detaining people indiscriminately. Immigrants rights groups and community members have confirmed that street vendors are being detained while at work. Immigrants are being detained without cause, without due process, and by federal agents who refuse to share their identification and where they are being transported to.
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<div>These incidents have spread fear throughout Los Angeles. Street vendors are afraid to work, and those that are risking vending in our communities, are faced with little foot traffic. For many vendors, even one day of lost wages will mean they will not be able to put food on their families table or pay their rent.
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<div>The LA Street Vendor Campaign is fielding more and more calls from street vendors and their families who are struggling financially. Many relatives and friends ask for support in identifying vendors’ whose whereabouts are unknown.
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<div>We are raising resources to support the various needs of street vendors during this time: food supplies, rent, and more.
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<div>We anticipate a tremendous demand for resources, and we aim to help as many street vendors as we can. Funding decisions will be made by the LA Street Vendor Campaign committee members: Community Power Collective, East LA Community Corporation, Inclusive Action for the City, and Public Counsel. Each of these organizations has spent over 15 years working with street vendors, advocating for policies that support an inclusive economy, and providing relief during the COVID-19 pandemic and the most recent Los Angeles wildfires.
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<div>Larger donations to this fund can be made payable to Inclusive Action for the City or Community Power Collective. Resources raised for this Fund will be passed through to street vendors. From June 15, 2026 onward, 10% of all incoming donations will go to the LA Street Vendor Campaign organizations in order to increase our direct outreach and administration of the Fund.
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<div>A report on assistance delivered will be provided on this GoFundMe. Privacy of recipients will be respected, unless permission is granted.
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<div>The Fund will be raising resources as the crisis continues and until ICE ends the raids.
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<div><strong>Fondo de Solidaridad con los Vendedores Ambulantes de Los Ángeles</strong>
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<div>Este mes, los vendedores ambulantes de Los Ángeles han sido aterrorizados por autoridades de inmigración enmascaradas que detienen a personas indiscriminadamente. Organizaciones dedicadas a los derechos de los inmigrantes y miembros de la comunidad han confirmado que los vendedores ambulantes están siendo detenidos mientras trabajan. Los inmigrantes son detenidos sin causa justificada, sin el debido proceso y por agentes federales que se niegan a compartir su identificación y a dónde se llevan a los detenidos.
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<div>Estos incidentes han sembrado miedo en Los Ángeles. Los vendedores ambulantes tienen miedo de trabajar, y quienes se arriesgan a vender en nuestras comunidades se enfrentan a calles vacías de clientes. Para muchos vendedores, incluso un día de salario perdido significa que no podrán llevar comida a la mesa de sus familias ni pagar la renta.
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<div>Las donaciones mayores a este fondo pueden hacerse a nombre de Inclusive Action for the City o Community Power Collective. Recursos recaudados se destinará a los vendedores ambulantes. A partir del 15 de junio de 2026, el 10 % de todas las donaciones recibidas se destinará a las organizaciones de la Campaña de Vendedores Ambulantes de Los Ángeles (LA Street Vendor Campaign) con el fin de ampliar nuestro alcance directo y la gestión del Fondo.
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