Family of 9 Loses Everything in Devastating Fire

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A family of nine rebuilds after a fire—gifts fund housing, essentials, and school needs

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Family of 9 Loses Everything in Devastating Fire

Family of 9 Loses Everything in Devastating Fire

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$11,210 raised of $65K

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On March 26th, a family of nine lost everything in a devastating house fire.
They were asleep when the smoke alarm went off. In those critical moments, Timothy woke his family, giving them just enough time to escape safely. There was no time to grab belongings, no time to hold onto the pieces of their life—they walked out with only the clothes on their backs.
By the time the fire was out, their home was gone.
Sean, Shawna, Timothy, Gabrielle (Gabby), Madison, Olivia, Summer, Thomas, and Titus are now facing an unthinkable reality—starting over with nothing. Every room, every memory, every item they had built their lives around has been taken from them.
The insurance has stepped in to provide temporary housing, for which they are incredibly grateful—but this support is only for a short time. The uncertainty of what comes next is overwhelming.
Gabby, the eldest daughter, is currently in college and lost all of her textbooks and school supplies in the fire. While trying to stay strong for her family, she is now also facing the challenge of continuing her education without the tools she needs.
As if the loss of their home wasn’t enough, the family is also mourning the heartbreaking loss of their beloved pets—four adult cats, Grace, Cinnamon, Oreo, and Tumble; six kittens, Milk, Chala, Z, April, Breeze, and Poppy; and two litters of newborn kittens. These weren’t just pets—they were family, deeply loved and cherished.
In the midst of so much loss, there is one small glimmer of hope: one surviving kitten is being cared for at the Cobb County Animal Shelter and will soon be reunited with the family.
Right now, this family needs support more than ever.
Your donation will help them:
• Find stable housing after temporary assistance ends
• Food and daily essentials
• Clothing and shoes for all nine family members
• School supplies and personal items
• Replacing furniture and household necessities

This tragedy didn’t just take a house—it took their sense of normalcy, their comfort, and their security.
But together, we can help restore hope.

We are coming together as a community to help them take their first steps toward stability and rebuilding their lives. Our goal is to raise $50,000 - $75,000 to help provide immediate relief and support transition into a new home.
No donation is too small—every dollar helps bring comfort, dignity, and hope during this incredibly difficult time.
If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing this effort to help us reach others who can.
Let’s surround this family with love, support, and the resources they need to rebuild.
Thank you for your generosity and compassion.
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Rhonda Acosta
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Austell, GA
Shawna Seymour
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