On September 9th, my best friend’s apartment building in Squirrel Hill burnt down. Despite the efforts of fire crews on site, Kait’s apartment was declared a total loss.

As a survivor of a total loss house fire myself, I know how debilitating this experience is. The action of rebuilding your life seems like an insurmountable task when you suddenly don’t even have a toothbrush or a change of clothes. After my fire, I had to rely almost entirely on the support of my friends, family, and community. I’m asking you now to support Kait in her most dire time of need.