Edit: Thank you all so so much for the generosity. There are not enough words to express how grateful we are. We are so overwhelmed with love and support from more than tripling our goal. This has allowed us to raise our goal and those additional funds will go to ensuring my mom and brothers have comfort in the coming months. Thank you again to our community!

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Hello friends, family, and neighbors,

I hope this message finds you well. I am starting this fundraiser because just days before Christmas on December 21, 2023, my family’s home was engulfed in flames.

The house and their memories and belongings were destroyed, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs. This is the first home my family was able to purchase just a few short years ago despite moving to this country over 20 years ago in search for a better life for their kids.

My mom is a single mother working a day and night job just to support herself and my three brothers, and the rough days, weeks, or even months ahead make her ability to work and provide for the kids uncertain. My brothers are 16, 12, and 7.

The funds raised will go towards finding them a place to live, and clothes and books for the upcoming second half of the school year.

Please consider donating or sharing with your friends, family, and neighbors. Any amount is greatly appreciated and will greatly help support my family through this difficult time.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and wish you all a lovely holiday season.