On January 25, 2023, a fire broke out at Timber Knoll Apartments in Moline, Illinois, due to arson. Sixteen units were burned, and several individuals were treated for smoke inhalation. QCAIR, Inc. had four immigrant families impacted by this fire reach out for assistance. These families lost all their belongings in the fire and need financial help to replace their possessions, get new apartments and get back on their feet.

All families are grateful to God that everyone is safe and alive, but they feel the burden of losing all their possessions and belongings. Each family is living with friends while trying to find another apartment. Unfortunately, none of the families had rental insurance and are starting from scratch. Each family would like to express gratitude for any assistance and hope that God bless you for any help you provide them.

A little about the families

Akouete Kouessivi is from Benin. He has been living in the US since 2014. He is married, and they have a five-month-old baby.

Daniel Romaric Yovo is from Benin. He has been living in the US since 2019. He is married and has a one-year-old baby.

Spero Sonagnon Tossou is originally from Benin. He has been living in the US since 2022. He is single.

Koffi Agbessi Dzosu is from Togo. He is married and has two children, a three-year-old and a five-year-old.