Bay Area fundraisers : Concert, car wash to help L.A. fire victims


Bay Area residents are holding fundraisers to help the Southern California fire victims this weekend. There will be a car wash in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 11 and a concert in San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Rose Crelli wants to use her artistry to help uplift  those who've suffered loss in the fires. The violinist plans to hold a concert fundraiser in her Hayes Valley neighborhood.  

"Music is about spreading joy, making the world a better place," said Rose.  

As a professional musician, she has performed for the Golden State Warriors and for the San Francisco Giants. 

While she loves performing at large venues, she said her other passion is to organize fundraisers.

The Chinese-American violinist said she's organized two previous fundraisers for the people of Ukraine and earthquake victims in Turkey. 

This time, the devastation has hit close to home.

"I know so many friends who've lost family homes, beloved pets, and I see the urge in people to want to help," said Rose.  

In the East Bay, Sirl Wilson, co-founder of Lu Lu's House, a nonprofit that helps at risk youth and formerly incarcerated adults, said he wants to help fire victims get back on their feet.  

The nonprofit will hold a car wash at the corner of 85th Avenue and San Leandro Street in Oakland on January 11.

"We know how it is to be out there with nothing, with no hope, with nobody helping . We're coming to give help and to give hope," said Wilson.

He said donations are tax-deductible and 80 percent will go to the Red Cross for the fire victims.

Despite the loss and devastation left by the fires, Rose said she and others can help those who are suffering heal through hope.

"I know it's within my power to have even a small positive influence. I want to try and go ahead and do that," said the musician.  

The concert fundraiser will be held the afternoon of January 12 at 1 o'clock at Patricia's Green Park in San Francisco. 

Rose will have information on site for people to donate directly to one of the nonprofits she's designated.


Amber Lee is a reporter with KTVU. Email Amber at Amber.Lee@Fox.com or text/leave message at 510-599-3922. Follow her on Facebook @AmberKTVU,  Instagram @AmberKTVU  or Twitter @AmberKTVU



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