Author: Newsroom
Los Angeles, January 20, 2025: The 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires have affected all of us in one way or another. So many people lost their homes and belongings, including their comic book collections. Others had to leave their homes behind, not knowing if there would be a home to come back to. Those of us not in the way of the fires (at least this time around) were the lucky ones. Since the start of the wildfires, we have been trying to figure out ways to get ourselves & our customers involved in helping those in need. Last week, we raised $700 for the LA Fire Fighters Foundation. We are currently working on other fundraising and donation goals. While we won’t be able replace everything someone has lost, we hope to be able to help our fellow comic book fans relieve some stress and continue to participate in this amazing hobby.
Several customers reached out looking to help those affected by the fires, offering to pay for their comic books. This kindness was the impetus for our “Customers Helping Customers” fund.
How Can You Donate to this Fund?
If you are able to donate money to this fund, please visit our website, Comicsandcards.net, and look for “Customers Helping Customers” to find the donation page or go straight to: https://www.comicsandcards.net/store-front/chc/
Collector’s Paradise will match all contributions, up to $5,000
Who Receives the Money?
If you are an existing comic book subscriber OR book club member of one of Collector’s Paradise locations and a resident of Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Altadena or nearby affected areas, please email us at store@comicsandcards.net. Please put your name and address, and ask to be a recipient of the “Customers Helping Customers” Fund. Driver’s license or other State Issued ID with residence listed will be required for verification.
How Will the Funds Be Allocated?
We will start distribution of the funds as soon as we have enough donations and a group of recipients. We will add more recipients as the funds replenish. Money distributed through the fund to individuals will become gift cards that can be used at any of our retail locations. Funds will be allocated based on supply of donations and quantity of qualified recipients. All of the funds will be distributed to those in need in the next 60-90 days. Collector’s Paradise will take no money for administration of this fund, will distribute 100% of the money to customers within 90 days. Records will be kept with all donations and money awarded.
