Clessie is my best friend, and she and her daughter have always been a huge part of my life. On 2/17/2026, tragedy struck when their home on the 45600 block of 151st St burned to the ground. Clessie has lived there since kindergarten, and in a single night, they lost not just their house, but a lifetime of memories, comfort, and security.

Now, Clessie and her daughter are facing the unimaginable challenge of starting over from scratch. They lost all their clothes, essentials, and the special things that made their house a home. The funds raised here will help them with temporary housing, replacing necessities, and beginning the long process of rebuilding their lives.

My best friend and her daughter lost everything in a house fire as well as a lifetime of memories. Please find it in your heart to help—everything counts. Your support, no matter the amount, will mean the world to them as they try to move forward after this devastating loss.