Help David, Amanda & Ruby Rebuild their Life

David and Amanda are family, musicians, community advocates, and young professionals living with their elderly dog Ruby in Atlanta, Georgia. They are some of the most giving people we know, always thinking first of their friends, family and community. They show up for us as friends and family, supporting us through action and care - to weddings, housewarming parties, birthdays, and major events, among other things in our lives - and they have been here for their communities - writing for publications, working with community arts organizations, and giving life through their music. They have always shown up for our life events and we are here to show up for this devastating event in their life.

A massive tree struck David and Amanda's house at 4:15 A.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, totally destroying the house and all property inside. As the walls collapsed electrical circuits popped, shooting a shower of sparks through the house as David, Amanda and their dog Ruby exited through the front door. It is amazing that they are alive.

It is expected that they will need to rebuild their house and regain essential items such as work and personal computers, the washing machine, dryer, other household appliances, media devices, electronics, important documents, food, clothing, furniture, musical instruments, dog equipment, and a lifetime of memories (photos, comic book collection, records, art, etc.). We are currently unsure if anything can be salvaged or if our recent weather has further damaged items, making them unusable.

Due to the size of the tree, we are unsure of the condition of David's car. Until the tree is removed neither car is able to be accessed. David and Amanda have been relocated to a hotel within walking distance of Amanda's work and David will rent a car to travel to and from the house to salvage whatever he can if there is anything left to salvage. Because his computer was destroyed, he is currently signing in to work and responding to emails from his phone.

We are raising money to cover the cost of materials not covered by insurance, and to support David and Amanda in the costs associated with rebuilding their home and life over the next year. Please share this with your friends and family. We appreciate your time and support. Any little bit helps, even if it just helps cover a cup of coffee during this time.

With love and thanks,

Amy and Dixon