Help Christine back on her feet after house fire

Posted on behalf of my dear friend Christine:

"My name is Christine Collado, and I'm reaching out for help. Just a few nights ago, a fire started in my home that I share with my family. We, four adults and two children, were all inside when it happened. In a panic, I tried to extinguish the flames in the upstairs of the home, but after burning myself and inhaling smoke, I had to get out. Fortunately for my family, no one else was hurt and got out safely very quickly. I thank the local fire departments for arriving as quickly as they could to keep the fire upstairs only.

Unfortunately, we are unable to live in our home for at least the next year as the fire and water damage from extinguishing the fire is so extensive. The fire damage has taken all of my belongings, including my phone, work computers, clothing, fine art supplies and much more. We have been able to temporarily stay with family, but I am reaching out for help to replace some clothing, my phone, work computer so I can resume working, as well as funds for more long term housing until we are able to return to some kind of normalcy. Thank you so much for any help you are able to provide."