Ben Wilkes is a dear friend of mine, and today he and his family are facing an unimaginable loss. Early this morning, I received a call with heartbreaking news—Ben’s parents’ house had burned down. In a matter of hours, they lost everything: their home, their cars, and all the belongings that made up their daily lives. The shock and devastation are overwhelming, and right now, Ben’s family is left with nothing but the clothes on their backs and the support of friends and community.

The funds raised here will go directly toward helping Ben’s family find temporary housing and begin to replace the essentials they need to get by—clothes, medicine, and other daily necessities. Every dollar will help them take the first steps toward rebuilding and recovering from this tragedy.

If you’re able, please consider supporting Ben and his family. Your kindness and generosity will make a real difference as they work to recover from this devastating loss. Thank you for any help you can give.