Yogananda Devotee LA Fires GoFundMe Directory

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1		LA Fires GoFundMe Directory for Disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda
2	Please add additional names/links as you become aware of them. Jai Guru! 🙏🏽
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4	Name	Link	Raised	Request	% Filled	As of Date	Information about recipients
5	Kirk Scully	https://gofund.me/8d417048	$10,000	$10,000	100%	5/14/25	Lost job in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer on the Friendship Tea committee
6	Anna Tellez	https://gofund.me/fb0e19dc	$12,257	$15,000	82%	5/14/25	Family member of long-time devotee. Was residing in devotee's rented apartment that was lost in fire. Has volunteered at the Lake Shrine Retreat and houseboat.
7	Patrick Netter	https://gofund.me/448ebfa6	$14,863	$25,000	59%	5/14/25	Lost rented home in fire. Long time friend and supporter of Lake Shrine. Helped obtain archival footage for a documentary about Yogananda.
8	Mary McMurry	https://gofund.me/9e69fcb1	$14,803	$24,000	62%	5/14/25	Lost her house in fire. SRF member who has visited Lake Shrine for many years.
9	Janet Turner	https://gofund.me/8ccb9e3d	$15,000	$15,000	100%	5/14/25	Lost her house in fire. Living in temporary apartment and insurance did not cover basic furniture. Longtime Lake Shrine devotee volunteer caring for the Sunday School children.
10	Chase Holiday	https://gofund.me/29f40993	$15,973	$5,000	319%	5/14/25	Lost mobile home of 33 years in fire. Former Lake Shrine Employee. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer for many years.
11	Helen Cranmer	https://gofund.me/381c33d6	$15,730	$16,000	98%	5/14/25	Lost her house in fire. Visits Lake Shrine and attends services there. New volunteer on the Usher committee.
12	James Bradway	https://gofund.me/ea0cc9ae	$16,285	$20,000	81%	5/14/25	Displaced now with teenage son as apartment damaged and their housing uncertain. Possessions smoke-damaged beyond use. Going to acupuncture school and relying on student loans. Son's high school damaged in fire. Volunteers at Lake Shrine and Young Adult participation.
13	Indira Gauri	https://gofund.me/3d1fe227	$15,797	$15,000	105%	5/14/25	Displaced now and her housing is uncertain as her apartment building has been damaged. It is likely her possessions are damaged beyond use though she has not been able to get to her property to see yet. Senior citizen and longtime devotee who has been serving in many areas at Lake Shrine since 1979.
14	Kathleen Lynch	https://gofund.me/7cc8a867	$15,807	$15,000	105%	5/14/25	Lost rented apartment in fire. Recently lost job. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer for 30 years, serving now in Windmill Chapel and Friendship Tea.
15	Aaron Jones	https://gofund.me/99c2dfe1	$19,212	$25,000	77%	5/14/25	Lost his mother's house where he lived, as well as all the supplies and tools he had carefully collected over decades for running his construction business and helping Lake Shrine’s Artisan Committee endeavors.
16	Terry Kemp	https://gofund.me/3eb195da	$19,486	$20,000	97%	5/14/25	Displaced and likely needs new home as rented guest house and belongings severely smoke damaged. Longtime dedicated devotee and volunteer serving on many committees. Catering career negatively affected by the pandemic, entertainment industry strikes, and now fires.
17	Ellen Jones	https://gofund.me/74d00d05	$22,073	$25,000	88%	5/14/25	Lost her house of 40 years. Longtime Lake Shrine devotee, lived in Pacific Palisades for more than 40 years. Has been the leader and mainstay of the Artisan Committee for over 30 years.
18	Linda Deacon	https://gofund.me/8a64e6f4	$23,607	$26,000	91%	5/14/25	Lost her house of 40 years and car in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer for decades in many key areas.
19	Kristine Dunn	https://gofund.me/7d54a998	$25,330	$25,000	101%	5/14/25	Displaced now and her housing is uncertain as her apartment building has been damaged. Also lost her work in fire. Former Lake Shrine employee in Gift Shop and dedicated Lake Shrine volunteer for decades.
20	Ajah Fambo	https://gofund.me/7022e157	$29,562	$60,000	49%	5/14/25	Lost her house in fire. Single mom. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer serving in Sunday School.
21	Katriina Huotari	https://gofund.me/dc7674b9	$30,038	$35,000	86%	5/14/25	Lost rented guest house in fire. Current Lake Shrine Employee. Manages Visitor Center and Temple Bookroom for 18 years and counting.
22	Trish Luken	https://gofund.me/e3f89a93	$28,949	$35,000	83%	5/14/25	Lost rented guest house and car in fire. Former Lake Shrine Gift Shop employee, dedicated Lake Shrine volunteer for many years.
23	Kathy Thoman	https://gofund.me/cfdefb16	$30,813	$35,000	88%	5/14/25	Lost rent-controlled apartment of 30 years and place of work in fire. Devotee for 57 years. Former Lake Shrine Retreat employee and dedicated Lake Shrine volunteer. Senior citizen, fixed income.
24	Shari Weinick	https://gofund.me/e5ebf717	$31,638	$50,000	63%	5/14/25	Lost rent-controlled apartment of 30 years and kitty, Shanti, in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer serving in Foster Gifts, Holiday Boutique and elsewhere.
25	Reed North	https://gofund.me/bb4f8638	$33,282	$30,000	111%	5/14/25	Lost rented apartment in fire. Dad also lost his senior housing across the street as that building has been damaged and the future of it is uncertain. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer in Sunday School.
26	Mindy Nye	https://gofund.me/4027fb52	$35,986	$40,000	90%	5/14/25	Lost rented room in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer in Sunday School.
27	Clarissa Costa	https://gofund.me/abbf25cf	$37,261	$50,000	75%	5/14/25	Lost her house and business in fire. Single mom. Visits Lake Shrine and attends services.
28	Sarah O'Brien	https://gofund.me/f79adf38	$43,849	$45,000	97%	5/14/25	Lost her house and instruments in Altadena. Single mom. Plays cello at Lake Shrine for Christmas and Easter concerts. Attends Glendale Temple.
29	Tawnya Warren	https://gofund.me/6034452c	$44,850	$175,000	26%	5/14/25	Lost rented apartment and her small business in fire. Single mom. Member who attends services at Lake Shrine.
30	Nikki Marinari	https://gofund.me/0d59c48e	$45,240	$45,000	101%	5/14/25	Single mom with two little boys, ages 3 and 5. Lost job in fire. Evicted from apartment due to loss of income.
31	Laura Armstrong	https://gofund.me/5a0e461a	$56,195	$45,000	125%	5/14/25	Lost rent-controlled apartment of 30 years and business in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine volunteer for decades. Has headed the flower arrangements committee for SRF Convocation for decades.
32	Sandra Buffington	https://gofund.me/f3eab410	$56,336	$70,000	80%	5/14/25	Lost rented apartment in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer serving on the Usher committee.
33	Cheryl Engels	https://gofund.me/f2134478	$71,500	$100,000	72%	5/14/25	Lost rent-controlled apartment of 40 years and workplace in fire. Former SRF employee and dedicated Lake Shrine volunteer for many decades. Senior citizen on fixed income.
34	Maura Grace	https://gofund.me/c3541906	$75,673	$200,000	38%	5/14/25	Lost house. Single mom. Attends Lake Shrine services.
35	Jane Faulkner	https://gofund.me/cc126e7f	$80,000	$100,000	80%	5/14/25	Lost rented apartment and her retirement savings. Member who attends services at Lake Shrine.
36	Jonathan Holiday	GOFUNDME CLOSED/FULFILLED	$4,075	$4,000	102%	5/14/25	Possessions ruined and apartment severely smoke-damaged in fire. Has to find a new place to live. Volunteers at service days and has attended Lake Shrine for many years.
37	Margarita	GOFUNDME CLOSED/FULFILLED	$14,888	$14,888	100%	5/14/25	Lost home and tutoring work clients in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer in Sunday School, Usher Committee for many years.
38	Louise Houghton	GOFUNDME CLOSED/FULFILLED	$8,562	$10,000	86%	5/14/25	No longer evacuated. Apartment in Brentwood ok. In employment limbo, needs to renew visa.
39	Lynne Rouillard	GOFUNDME CLOSED/FULFILLED	$21,410	$22,000	97%	5/14/25	Lost rented apartment in fire. Dedicated Lake Shrine Volunteer serving in the Visitor Center and elsewhere for many years.
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