California women organize large bazaar for fire victims.
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A group of California women are organizing a free shopping event for Los Angeles fire victims and first responders, bringing together more than a dozen companies to donate items ranging from clothing to personal care products.
Jessica Lopez, Kelly Lopez, Emily Capreta, Danielle Hutchinson and Michelle Spears raised $100,000 at a time to help families rebuild their lives in just a few days.
Four of them, Jessica Lopez, Kelly Lopez, Emily Capreta, first joined the force after the Woolsey Fire destroyed their community and displaced several families. The four men didn’t have much experience in event planning, but using their knowledge and resources, they provided fresh food, raised $150,000 in funds and helped provide families with essential supplies to start over.
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After a series of wildfires raged through Los Angeles last week, destroying more than 12,300 homes and buildings and killing at least 16 people, the women’s group is resuming their efforts. This time, they are working with California Strong and the YMCA, a non-profit founded shortly after the original initiative.
(L to R) Danielle Hutchison, Jessica Lopez, Emily Capretta, Fabine Garber, Kelly Lopez. Michelle Spears is not pictured. This group of women come together to help fire victims get supplies and money to rebuild their lives. (Jess Lopez)
In the year In 2018, he said, “We were completely bootstrapped, we didn’t know anything. We are not event planners. This is not what we do for work. We are not fundraisers, but we are motivated by this urgent need to help,” said Jessica Lopez. Fox Business.
Jessica Lopez said they organized something similar a few years ago. Still, they had the same motivation to help. “Our team was like, ‘Okay, let’s do it again,'” she said.
On January 18, the team will start LA relief fire event At Capretta’s Proactive Sports Performance Center in Westlake Village, so families can “find everything they need to start making up for everything they’ve lost,” Jessica Lopez said.
The fury of the California wildfires has forced thousands to flee their homes in Los Angeles County.
Fire victims must first respond to the event.
We want this to be a beautiful moment in heartbreak
On Saturday, between 10am and 2pm, PST, victims who have lost their homes or are unable to remain in their homes due to fire-related disasters should come and “shop” for all supplies and resources. He can carry it physically.
Everything is brand new and donated from the likes of Lululemon, Kalpak, Cotton On and the community.
The products include a variety of items such as clothing, shoes, food, pet food, toiletries, toys and gift cards.
Supplies collected for the LA Fire Relief event starting January 18th. (Emily Capreta)
The group has created “swag bags” specifically for first responders who risk their lives to save the community. These are complemented by a number of national and local brands such as Herbalife, Stonefire Grill, Zevia, Autumn Headwear, Next Health Recovery, Celsius, Athletic Nicotine, SNS, Monster Energy and Sun Supplements.
However, the event offers a variety of on-site recovery services, such as trauma therapists and real estate agents, who are ready to assist with leasing and housing. A photographer will also be on site so victims can replace any family photos that may have been lost during the fire.
Entertainment will be provided and music will be played throughout the event.
“When a lot of people lose everything and go to these centers, it’s a little depressing and depressing,” Capretta said. “We want this to be a beautiful moment in heartbreak.”
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In the year The shooting is the first relief event since the Woolsey fire in 2018. (Burgundy Blue Photography/Ryan Caliendo)
Capretta The beauty of this beauty is that many people in the community have stepped up to help. They even put out a volunteer form to set up during the week and within five minutes the blanks were filled. There is currently a waiting list of about 100 people who want to help.
The group, in partnership with the YMCA, plans to begin distributing the $100,000 raised to families within the next two weeks.
They use the YMCA process to verify recipients. But, unlike many other groups, Capretta said they have the “resources and funds to cut checks right away.”
