Help the Simpson Family Recover After House Fire

Simpson family faces uninhabitable home; funds pay repairs, housing, medical bills

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Help the Simpson Family Recover After House Fire

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On Thursday, January 29, 2026, tragedy struck the Simpson family when a fire broke out in their garage. Yoldi L Simpson, my dear friend, faced the unimaginable as two disabled family members needed to be rescued from the home. Both were rushed to the hospital, along with Yoldi's husband, Shawn, as the fire and smoke took their toll. The family’s home is now uninhabitable, and the damage has left them without a safe place to stay. The house will need significant repairs and thorough smoke decontamination before Yoldi’s bed-bound child and mother can return. To make matters even more challenging, Yoldi’s mother does not have health insurance, and the family is now facing unexpected medical bills on top of everything else. The funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward helping the Simpsons recover. Your support will help cover the costs of home repairs, temporary housing, medical bills, and the replacement of medically necessary equipment and supplies lost in the fire. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a real difference in helping this family get back on their feet. I want to thank everyone for the support—whether in prayer, thoughts, financial help, or by coming to speak to Yoldi and Shawn and sharing a word of hope during this difficult time. There is never a great time to deal with a house fire, and with Yoldi scheduled for total knee replacement surgery on February 12, the stress is even greater. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to this family. God bless.

Organizer and beneficiary

Karina Betancourt
Organizer
Omaha, NE
Shawn Simpson
Beneficiary

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