Help Veronica Rebuild After a Devastating Apartment Fire

On 5/29/2025, tragedy struck our beloved friend and colleague Veronica, when a fire completely destroyed her apartment and took away everything, including her dog. In just moments, everything she owned—her clothes, furniture, personal memories, and essentials—was gone. Thankfully, she is safe, but she’s now facing the overwhelming challenge of starting over from scratch.

Veronica is more than just a survivor. She’s the heart and soul of the diagnostic sciences department at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, working tirelessly as a dental care coordinator. To say she “carries the program on her back” is no exaggeration. Vero has always been the driving force and behind-the-scenes support for the smooth running in our department, always going above and beyond. She gives 110% every single day with grace, humor, and compassion.

Now, it's our turn to show up for her.

We're raising funds to help Veronica cover the immediate costs of basic necessities—clothing, toiletries, temporary housing, transportation—and eventually help her rebuild her life. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful impact and help ease this burden. Please pitch in to contribute as much as you can and share this link with anyone in your circle of friends whose empathy and generosity can provide Veronica with hope and support in this hour of need.

If you’ve ever been helped, supported, or even just greeted with a smile by Veronica, you know how special she is. Let’s rally together and remind her she’s not alone. Let us hope we can all come together for Veronica to help her get past this crisis.

Thank you for your kindness and support.