Annika, my best friend whom I met through her anonymous post in a Facebook mom group, and her family have been through unimaginable hardship over the past year. Our friendship began in the most unexpected way—she reached out with an anonymous post in a mom group, and from that moment, we formed a bond that has only grown stronger. Last year, Annika and her family lost everything in a devastating house fire. Since then, they were placed in emergency housing, but the experience has been a nightmare. The settlement they expected from the fire is no longer happening, and insurance is not being helpful. Now, they've received a notice to leave their current housing within 10 days, and the owners have been trying to get them out since the settlement fell through. They have land up north, but no shelter or camping supplies to survive. Annika, her husband, and their four children—ranging from 8 years old to just 2.5 months—are facing the prospect of living without basic necessities or a safe place to stay.
The funds raised will go directly toward helping Annika's family get back on their feet. They need perishable food items, basic toiletries and necessities, cast irons for cooking, and camping gear like tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cots, blankets, camping shower and toilet, lanterns, flashlights, candles, batteries, and other camping-related items. First aid items such as aspirin, Tylenol, band aids, gauze, antiseptic, sutures, and full first aid kits are also urgently needed. For their baby boy, a camping high chair and play yard will help keep him safe and comfortable. In addition, funds will help cover the cost of a rental truck to move what belongings they have left, storage for these items, and gas for transportation. These supplies and support will make a huge difference as they transition to their land and work to rebuild their lives.
Annika is an amazing person and mother who has been dealt the worst for over a year. She needs a break, and any help to keep her family safe would be deeply appreciated. She always helps others, and now it's her turn to receive support. All the good she's put out into the world deserves to come back her way.
The funds raised will go directly toward helping Annika's family get back on their feet. They need perishable food items, basic toiletries and necessities, cast irons for cooking, and camping gear like tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cots, blankets, camping shower and toilet, lanterns, flashlights, candles, batteries, and other camping-related items. First aid items such as aspirin, Tylenol, band aids, gauze, antiseptic, sutures, and full first aid kits are also urgently needed. For their baby boy, a camping high chair and play yard will help keep him safe and comfortable. In addition, funds will help cover the cost of a rental truck to move what belongings they have left, storage for these items, and gas for transportation. These supplies and support will make a huge difference as they transition to their land and work to rebuild their lives.
Annika is an amazing person and mother who has been dealt the worst for over a year. She needs a break, and any help to keep her family safe would be deeply appreciated. She always helps others, and now it's her turn to receive support. All the good she's put out into the world deserves to come back her way.