Help Irene and Rachel Rebuild After Fire

Fire recovery for Irene and Rachel

A fire broke out at the Anne Lee Frocks building in Pittston, Pennsylvania on Monday December 23rd, 2024. My family's art studio, situated on the first floor, suffered significant smoke and water damage, yet the loss has sparked a renewed sense of purpose. Everything in the building may have been lost, but the artists' passion, dedication, and perseverance remain unbroken.

Irene Harrison has lost her life’s work along with all of her supplies for painting and restoration and jewelry making. Rachel Harrison has lost all of her sewing equipment, including her cherished embroidery and sewing machines. The sentimental treasures lost can never be replaced, but the memories and experiences they hold will continue to inspire and motivate.

As independent working artists and small business owners and community members, I invite you to join me in supporting their recovery and rebuilding efforts, that they may emerge from this adversity even stronger, more resilient, and more determined than ever.