On January 3rd, 2025, Elena Rodriguez and her family experienced a house fire that caused significant damage to her home. Thankfully, she and her pets are safe, though she is still in shock.

Due to the extent of the damage, Elena will be displaced for at least the next three months, and possibly up to a year. She is currently staying in her studio behind the house, and efforts are underway to restore power to the studio. She plans to live there while renovations occur in her home.

The town is providing some immediate resources to assist her as the insurance company works through the process. During this challenging time, let's keep Elena in our thoughts. I’m starting a Go Fund Me initiative to provide friends and colleagues of Elena's HMH family the opportunity to support her during this difficult time.