Hi everyone,

I never imagined I’d be writing something like this, but recently our home was affected by a fire and is now uninhabitable. In a matter of moments, everything changed.

While we're incredibly grateful that no lives were lost, the damage to the house has made it unsafe to live in. We’ve lost essential belongings and are now facing unexpected expenses, including temporary housing, clothing, food, and the long road toward repairs and recovery.

Right now, we're focused on figuring out next steps and rebuilding from the ground up, but we can’t do it alone. Any support — whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this fundraiser — would mean more than we can express.

Funds raised will go toward:

Temporary housing and basic living expenses

Replacing essential items lost in the fire

Cleanup, repairs, and rebuilding costs

Any uncovered expenses not handled by insurance

This has been one of the hardest experiences of our lives, and your kindness, prayers, and support truly help more than you know. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for being part of helping us get back on our feet.

If you prefer to donate directly, my cashapp tag is $TinaBrandenburg.

With gratitude,

Tina & Doug