At least eight people are forced to sleep outdoors after their homes were destroyed by arson, according to Casas De Luz non-profit founder Kathy Faller.
The homes are in Tijuana and were built by San Diego volunteers from around the county. Many were from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito in Solana Beach. Each home is made possible by thousands of dollars of donated money and goes to needy families.
Faller said the arson incident happened Wednesday. An angry evicted tenant set one of the homes on fire which then spread to two other homes. One of the homes housed numerous families including children. No one was injured.
She said the children are staying with relatives, but many adults are forced to sleep in the elements.
The UUFSD community is donating supplies to the families, but more is needed. Immediate needs include a large tarp for the adults sleeping outdoors.
Faller said she’s determined to build new homes for these affected families. She hopes it can be done before the holiday season ends.
More information on how you can help can be found at Casas de Luz's website.
