My name is Melissa Oakes, and I’m organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my mom's dear friend, Felicia Wells, and her family. Felicia is a devoted wife, a loving mother of five, and one of the kindest people I know. Recently, her world was turned upside down when her car suddenly caught fire. In just moments, everything inside was destroyed.

While we are beyond grateful that no one was physically hurt, the emotional and financial toll has been heavy. She is a member of Truth Church, Apostolic Pentecostal church. Felicia and her husband work hard every day to provide for their children, but they are now left without transportation and without many of the essential items lost in the fire—personal belongings, daily necessities, and things their children rely on.

I’ve created this GoFundMe to ask for your help in easing the burden on this incredible family. Any donation, no matter how small, will help them begin to replace what was lost and move toward restoring some sense of normalcy. If you’re unable to give financially, please consider sharing this page to help spread the word.

Let’s show the Wells family that they are not alone—that in the face of hardship, their community surrounds them with love, compassion, and support. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for anything you’re able to give. Your kindness means more than you know.