**Update**

Our family is overwhelmed—in the best possible way—by the incredible outpouring of love, generosity, and support over these past days. In a world that so often feels heavy and negative, each donation, message, share, and act of kindness has lifted unimaginable weight off my sister and her family’s shoulders. There are truly no words strong enough to express our gratitude.

Thanks to this community, they’ve not only been able to replace immediate essentials, but they have also secured long‑term housing, giving them the stability they desperately needed as they begin rebuilding their lives. The clothing, kids’ items, and financial support have made a profound difference, and we are endlessly thankful.

Many people have asked how the funds raised will be used. Every dollar is helping the family navigate the growing expenses of the NICU, immediate needs, and ongoing bills that don’t pause during a crisis. Genna, being a teacher, is currently not receiving a paycheck while on parental leave, and these funds are helping bridge that income gap so the family can focus on healing and rebuilding rather than worrying about how to stay afloat.

We’ve also had many people reach out asking what the kids still need. To help avoid duplicate donations—and to make the process easier for everyone—we’ve created three separate lists, one for each child. Items purchased from these lists ship directly to a location convenient for the family, which helps tremendously with organization and reduces the stress of coordinating pickups and drop‑offs.

Your kindness has turned one of the darkest moments of their lives into a reminder that good people still exist everywhere. Thank you for showing up for them, for caring, and for helping them take their next steps forward with hope instead of fear.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.

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ORIGINAL:

This family has been facing an unimaginable series of hardships during what should have been one of the happiest times of their lives.

Less than two weeks after welcoming a newborn, their baby remains in the NICU, receiving critical care and growing stronger each day. While they were focused on supporting their baby and preparing to bring them home, tragedy struck — a house fire completely destroyed their home and everything inside it.

In an instant, they lost their house, belongings, baby items, clothing, furniture, and the carefully prepared space meant to welcome their newborn home. In addition to their hospitalized newborn, they are also caring for two young children at home, ages 2 and 4, who have lost everything familiar to them.

The emotional and financial strain of navigating a NICU stay while suddenly needing housing, basic necessities, and supplies for three young children is overwhelming. This family is starting from nothing at a time when they should be focused on healing, bonding, and stability.

Donations will help provide immediate support for housing, clothing, baby and toddler necessities, and daily living expenses, allowing this family to focus on what matters most — caring for their children and bringing their baby home safely.

Any contribution, share, or prayer means more than words can express. Thank you for helping support this family as they begin the difficult journey of rebuilding during such an incredibly vulnerable time

Disclosure: This fundraiser was organized on behalf of the family and with their permission by Genna's brother, Matthew Imming.