Rachel and her son Michael have experienced unimaginable loss. On the evening of July 5, their home of 13 years was destroyed by a devastating fire. Not only did they lose their house and almost all of their belongings, but they also lost their three beloved dogs—Scotty, Max, and Penny. The fire took away irreplaceable items from Rachel’s mom, dad, and brother, who have all passed away, leaving them with nothing but memories and heartbreak.

Since the fire, Rachel and Michael have been living hotel to hotel, with nowhere to call home. They lost emergency savings that Rachel had kept throughout the house, making it even harder to start over. The funds raised will help cover immediate needs, find stable housing, replace essentials, and pay for the cremation of their dogs and have their paw prints made so Rachel can keep them close.

They are struggling deeply with their loss and the overwhelming amount of phone calls and decisions that come with losing everything. Any kind of support would truly mean everything to them—whether it’s a donation, extra clothes, furniture, or anything you can spare. Even the smallest support will go a long way, as they have only a couple outfits and one pair of shoes. Anything you can give would mean the world to Rachel and Michael as they try to rebuild their lives.