On Friday, June 9th a large fire broke out in Chelsea (NYC). The fire consumed the 1st floor apartment of Sandra Velez, where she lives with her 11-year old son who is autistic. She is a single mom, currently recovering from the immediate effects of losing her life's belongings in an apartment she has lived in for over 25-years.

While we are grateful that Sandra and her son were able to escape the fire safely, they left the apartment with her phone and just the clothes on their backs. We are now fundraising to help them get back on their feet. Firefighters say the fire started in a rear alley on West 21st Street near 9th Ave and spread to the 1st floor of the 7-story apartment building. We are kindly asking the community for help!

**Any donation through this website would be greatly appreciated! However, if you personally know Sandra and would like to donate directly to her, please reach out to her family or friends for the contact information for the alternate donation methods of Zelle or Venmo or digital gift cards to Walmart, Target or Amazon. Lastly, if you have any clothing items you would like to donate for her 11-year old son, please reach out to her family or friends to assist with a pickup/drop-off. Her son's clothing size is 11/12 and his shoe size is 5.5.**

Thank You in advance for your assistance during this difficult time.

NOTE: All funds donated will be directly benefiting Sandra Velez. Sandra Velez will be the sole beneficiary of all money raised. She has been a lifelong friend and at times colleague of mine. She expressed deep gratitude for all those that have helped.