I hope this is appropriate for the DU. I am heartbroken that a wonderful family that just hasn't ever gotten a break, is also now dealing with loosing everything they own and being homeless.
I’ve been L's Big Brothers Big Sisters “big sister” for 5+ years. She's a wonderful, hard working kid, on her way to being the first person in her family to graduate from high school (and eventually to go to college!) On March 17, 2010, the family lost everything they owned in a house fire. Fortunately my little sister and most of her siblings were in school, and no one was hurt. Her mother is single, and disabled, and has dealt with a lot of health problems while raising 7 children. Over the years I’ve known them, she has managed to make their home a comfortable, wonderful place, despite living on a very limited income (completely on public assistance). The fire was a total loss, and the Red Cross is only able to help them with temporary housing and basic supplies.
Anything you can donate, no matter how little, will be very appreciated. I plan to collect donations and give the cash to the family to use however they need too. They might also need other donations (computer, clothes, school supplies, books etc.) but I thought that cash would be the most useful thing for them right now.
Here's a news story about the fire:
http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/88194167.htmlhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5GWCPQBTNKLPQthank you so much for anything you can donate! Peace and blessings!
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