I am starting this GoFundMe Page to try to help my childhood and best friend Kim, her husband, Ralph and their two sons, Jake and Lucas.

On February 7th, in the late hours of the night, they experienced every family’s worst nightmare.....their home was affected by a fire and smoke, leaving them with hardly anything but the clothes on their backs.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of the North Bellmore Fire Department, the fire was detained and everyone escaped safely, but their home is no longer livable and all their personal belongings inside were destroyed.

We are looking to raise funds to help them rebuild their life as soon as they have somewhere to call "home." The money will help us provide them with all the basics a family needs.

Why We Need Your Help:

Ralph, Kim & the boys now face an overwhelming road to recovery. They have lost:

• Their home and all most of their personal belongings

• Clothing, furniture, toys, keepsakes (years of memories), and essentials

• A safe space for their boys to grow and thrive

No family should have to start over this way, as the cost of living is already almost impossible to sustain here in NY.

How Your Donation Will Help:

Your contribution, no matter how big or small will go directly toward:

✨ Temporary housing and accommodations

✨ Clothing and household essentials

✨ Food and everyday living expenses

✨ Support for replacing items lost in the fire

✨ Damages to the home

Anything you can give (even a small amount) will be IMMENSELY appreciated!!

Thank you for standing with the Maresco's during this difficult time.

Darlene