Almeda Fire

October 12 Marginalized. On the margins. The entire undocumented and migrant community are marginalized, but some experience ever more barriers. I’m still trying to find a space for a family that needs disability access. Cramped hotel rooms and RV’s are

October 8 For today I’m resharing my Gracias post from the early days of the fire’s aftermath. I’m still at a loss for words to communicate my deep gratitude to all who’ve supported. But this comes close. If you’ve donated

October 5 At this point HOUSING is the great need. The county parks are refusing to take in fire victims in so many places where they have hookups. Families are adapting, willing to live in RV’s (when they can obtain

October 1 So many have trusted me and it means the world to me. Because of your trust I have been able to distribute over $25,000 directly into the hands of undocumented and migrant families hardest hit by the Almeda

September 27 I continue to hear heartbreaking stories, some so vulnerable I cannot share. There are so many compounding factors when a devastation like this happens to an already marginalized community. When I was 18, I emancipated from foster care

September 24 Throughout this process I’ve had the honor of collaborating with this team of soulful, thoughtful, resourceful and intentional folk bringing a wrap around approach to resettlement for families: finding housing, tending the nest, welcoming with groceries, providing hot

September 22 The children are suffering. Overwhelmed mothers tell me how they cling to them, have nightmares, are hyper/irritable and ask “is this home going to burn? Is this home okay?” Many families did not receive warning until the last

September 21 Today’s update: The heartfelt, hopeful and hard reality of this devastation in the words of a beautiful and gracious mama I’ve had the privilege of getting to know. Every family wants to move into a new space but

September 19 Sometimes fathers will come to meet me on their own. Las mamas stay in the car with the children because it’s easier to keep them there than have little ones running around in different directions. In these moments,

September 17 All day as I am meeting with parents, we talk about grief. I listen, drop in my heart and give space for tears that need to flow. They say, “it’s been a week, but I can’t stop crying.”