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Carmen Lucas Fire Relief Fund Carmen Lucas, Kwaaymii Laguna Band of Mission Indians
elder, has lost her home, most of her belongings, outbuildings, two horses, one
cat and the property at Lucas Ranch has burned in the Cedar fire near Julian and Cuyamaca
Rancho State Park. Remarkably, the historic Tom Lucas cabin remains, untouched. She did
not want the word to get out prior to her entering the property, seeing the
devastation for herself and giving offerings which she did this
weekend. Carmen has been the caretaker of this ancestral land for over twenty years,
serves on many cultural preservation boards and has fought for the protection of Native
sacred places. A fund has been established in the effort to help Carmen Lucas rebuild
her home and life, acquire clothes and other personal items, buy new furniture
and other essential household items and to make necessary repairs on the Ranch. Checks can be made out to the "Carmen Lucas Fire Relief Fund" and mailed to: California Bank & Trust Scripps/Poway Branch 10605 Scripps Poway Pkwy San Diego, CA 92131 Questions regarding this fund can be directed to Elisa Fitzgerald, Financial Services Representative, California Bank & Trust (858-621-7275). Please share this information with others who may wish to contribute.
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