Support for the Alexander Family After the Palisades Fire

The Palisades fire has been truly heartbreaking, leaving an indelible mark on that community. Tragically, this has profoundly impacted many of us, including our close friend Ethan Alexander and his family—his wife and their two young sons—who made the beautiful Pacific Palisades their home. We, Jason Hildebrandt, along with Doug Karpf, Morgan Mahanke, Eelco van Maaren, Tom Callister, and a host of other friends of Ethan, have come together to support the Alexander family during this incredibly difficult time.

Many of us have known Ethan for years, decades, or even a lifetime. We look forward to brighter days ahead, where we’ll once again see Ethan's warmth and positivity light up every room, as his family’s love and kindness always do.

The Alexander family lost nearly everything in the fire—home, memories, and belongings.

To assist Ethan and his family while minimizing their immediate burden, we kindly ask that you reach out to us—Jason, Doug, or Eelco—instead of contacting Ethan directly. We are here to gather your messages, coordinate support, and channel it to the family.

If you have leads, questions, or wish to contribute, please don’t hesitate to contact any of us. Please share this with your network of people who know Ethan.

Contact Information:

• Morgan Mahanke | [email protected] | 916.402.8800
• Jason Hildebrandt | [email protected] | 773.787.5031
• Eelco van Maaren | [email protected] | 415.349.9390

Thank you for your unwavering support, love, and generosity. Together, we can help the Alexander family rebuild and find hope again. If you look at the last two photos, you'll see their house before and after the fire, with solar-powered Christmas lights still glowing on the front yard trees. "Even in the aftermath of devastation, in a town shrouded in darkness, Ethan's Christmas lights remained on, offering a beacon of hope." – Ethan's neighbor