On May 16, 2025, our friends' house, Ben and Gina Sloboda, was targeted by a tornado, confirmed by the weather service. Many saw their entire roof on Merritt Blvd. Luckily, everyone is safe; however, everything was damaged, especially once the roof was lifted from their home, which was built by my friend's grandfather generations ago. This is a long-standing, good Dundalk family with two very young children who have already been through a lot. The Red Cross came last night and stated they can provide housing temporarily until insurance can evaluate the damage. In the meantime, all their belongings were destroyed.

We are just trying to pull together to assist them with day-to-day living expenses and possibly a little more. Truly, any amount that you could donate would help this family substantially.