A message from Executive Director of Friends In Deed, Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater:

In the wake of the Eaton Fire, our hearts remain heavy with grief, sadness, and loss. The devastation is immense—homes destroyed, lives upended, and a landscape forever altered. While our main building, Friends In Deed House, remains intact, many members of our community have lost everything, including several of our staff, as well as dozens of volunteers and clients.

Yet, even in the darkest moments, there is light. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, compassion, and generosity from so many of you. The kindness of our community reminds us that healing begins with collective support.

How You Can Help:

  • Make a Financial Contribution: The most flexible and immediate way to assist is through an unrestricted gift. This allows us to respond in real-time to evolving needs and ensure resources reach those who need them most.

  • Become a Monthly Donor: Sustaining support is critical. Even $5 a month helps us plan for the long-term recovery of those most affected.

  • Donate Essential Items: Our Amazon Wish List contains much-needed supplies. If you’d like an in-kind receipt, please email a PDF of your order to development@friendsindeedpas.org.

  • Organize a Food Drive: Our Food Pantry is a lifeline for many. Consider hosting a food drive and plan to deliver the non-perishable “gold” items to FID on a Friday or Saturday in February or March.

  • Spread the Word: Share our mission with your networks. Awareness leads to action, and every voice matters.

Through all of this, our team remains on the ground—providing shelter, distributing essentials, and ensuring those most vulnerable are not left behind. We also want to express our immense gratitude to the thousands of firefighters, forestry technicians, and other first responders who showed unwavering bravery in the face of this tragedy.

While grief remains, so does resilience. We will walk this road together—one step, one act of kindness, one moment of healing at a time.

Wishing everyone blessings,

Rabbi Joshua and the FID team

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