Erica's Fire Recovery Fund
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Update: Everyone is good on clothing and we have quite a bit of furniture promised. Money is super important as Erica had a lead on a house but needs $5700 for the down payment.
On July 4 th, 2016, due to her neighbor's carelessness with a firework, my sister Erica Pennell. her two boys Adam (3) and Jace (2), and her friend Haley Bazinaw lost everything when their apartment caught on fire.
While we can not replace the sentimental items (pictures, family heirlooms and even stuff that belonged to our late father), there are plenty of things that they now need. Money would be a huge help replacing the children's toys, clothes, beds, blankets, etc as well as Erica and Haley's clothes and shoes and food. Even the basics like diaperspull ups and personal items for the boys and Erica and Haley are needed. The only thing they walked out with where the clothes on their backs and whatever was left in their vehicle. Haley lost her only set of car keys as well.
Erica is also currently attending school for Social Work and has lost her computer and all of her school books and all her school supplies in the fire. The fire department is saying that the entire structure is a total loss due to the amount of water damage and we are unsure at this time if there is anything left to salvage. The structure is completely compromised and flooded.
The American Red Cross has put them up in a hotel for the next three nights and they will quickly need to figure out a more permanent living situation.
All funds raised will be going directly to them to help cover the cost of things lost in the fire. We all would really appreciate any help that you can give in this difficult time.
On July 4 th, 2016, due to her neighbor's carelessness with a firework, my sister Erica Pennell. her two boys Adam (3) and Jace (2), and her friend Haley Bazinaw lost everything when their apartment caught on fire.
While we can not replace the sentimental items (pictures, family heirlooms and even stuff that belonged to our late father), there are plenty of things that they now need. Money would be a huge help replacing the children's toys, clothes, beds, blankets, etc as well as Erica and Haley's clothes and shoes and food. Even the basics like diaperspull ups and personal items for the boys and Erica and Haley are needed. The only thing they walked out with where the clothes on their backs and whatever was left in their vehicle. Haley lost her only set of car keys as well.
Erica is also currently attending school for Social Work and has lost her computer and all of her school books and all her school supplies in the fire. The fire department is saying that the entire structure is a total loss due to the amount of water damage and we are unsure at this time if there is anything left to salvage. The structure is completely compromised and flooded.
The American Red Cross has put them up in a hotel for the next three nights and they will quickly need to figure out a more permanent living situation.
All funds raised will be going directly to them to help cover the cost of things lost in the fire. We all would really appreciate any help that you can give in this difficult time.
Organizer and beneficiary
Amy Battice
Organizer
Petoskey, MI
Erica Pennell
Beneficiary
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