Help Esmeralda & Felix after devastating fire

Esmeralda, Felix and their 2 sons (Sol, 5 and Io, 9 months) lost everything in a house fire on the afternoon of Feb 24th in Winlaw B.C.  While they were away, an electrical fire likely broke out in or near the main panel of their rental home and quickly spread through the building.  Nothing was spared in its devastating wake.  By the time the family came back, all they could do is watch the last standing wall crumble down as the volunteer firefighters continued to bravely manage the fire and its spread.
Thankfully no one was injured, including the family pet, which was rescued by a quick acting neighbour. However, all their belongings are in ashes: their home, work computers and hard drives, abundant art supplies, work sketches (Esmeralda is a self employed artist), all their food stores, all their clothes except the ones on their backs, work tools, kids toys, so many books, momentos, photos, beloved house plants and musical instruments, furnishings, kitchenware and on and on.  The heat from the fire was so intense that even two of their vehicles parked nearby sustained damage: the doors don’t even open one of them anymore.  Even more tragic, Felix and Esmeralda did not have tenant insurance and will need to rebuild from “zero”. 

Family & friends have already reached out to members of this amazing local community for help in donating a small amount clothes and toys for the young boys and clothes for the parents and we are truly thankful for the supportive response. The family is currently sheltering with friends for a few days and don’t have space for material goods until they can find new accommodations (a very challenging task for a budget minded family in this area).  

As Esmeralda’s step-mom and dad, we are humbly reaching out to anyone who is able to help by giving a financial contribution, small or large, to this young family, to help alleviate some of the financial stresses and burdens on their long road to rebuilding what was lost.  Funds will also help the family get temporary housing until a more viable long term solution is found, as well as help Esmeralda immediately reacquire some of her income-earning artist tools & inventory and  STEM teaching materials as this is required for her new part-time job (extra stressful, I know)  

Lastly, any leads on affordable and safe accommodations in the Slocan Valley or Nelson area are appreciated.