love the Snoopy House … it’s been there every year. It’s the magic. It’s the spirit of Christmas.”

Jordan set up a trust over the weekend that accepts donations. The money will help Jordan pay for his lawsuit against Wells Fargo; he’s fighting to keep his house, which he uses as a rental property.

Jordan claims that shortly after the home went into default in August 2010, the bank told him it had stopped moving toward foreclosure while considering his loan modification application.

Three months later, the bank bought the house and told Jordan that it had not stopped the process.

“I’d really like to get them back to the bargaining table,” Jordan said.

On Monday, Wells Fargo referred to an earlier statement on the matter.

“While we work hard to prevent foreclosures, it is not always avoidable,” said bank spokeswoman Edna Silva.

In the meantime, the city is looking for volunteers to help set up its newest Christmas display.

“They just wanted to help him. They love the Snoopy House … it’s been there every year. It’s the magic. It’s the spirit of Christmas.”

Lisa Dugan Costa Mesa resident

“With everything going on in this world, it’s almost like the last hope,” Lisa Dugan said. “It’s the bright spot in this dark world.”

Anyone who would like to volunteer can call Sylvia Chalmers at (714) 754-5099.

Construction will begin Friday and should end by Monday. The display will be officially opened with a lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

Santa Claus will also make nightly visits from then through Dec. 23.

Donations to Jordan’s legal fund can be made to the Snoopy House Trust, P.O. Box 2852, Costa Mesa, CA 92628.

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