On October 30, 2026, Karen Montes and her family experienced a devastating house fire in Newport Heights, Delaware. Thankfully, everyone, including their pets, escaped safely. But the inside of their home was destroyed, and they were left with only the clothes on their backs.

Karen is more than a name to the person organizing this fundraiser. As Karen’s Realtor, they had the privilege of getting to know this wonderful family, and it is heartbreaking to see them facing such a sudden and overwhelming loss.

Karen has spent her career in emergency management helping other people through difficult times. Now, after this fire turned her family’s life upside down, this fundraiser is a way for the community to show up for them in return.

Donations will help Karen and her family recover, replace necessities, and begin rebuilding their lives after losing so much. Any contribution, no matter the amount, or even sharing this fundraiser, would mean so much as they take the first steps forward after this fire.