# Help Our Family Rebuild After a Devastating House Fire

our family experienced something we never imagined we would have to face. My sister Erica Thurber and her family lost their home in a devastating electrical fire in Salem,Ny

We are incredibly thankful that **my sister and her family are safe**, but tragically, their beloved animals did not survive the fire. Along with the heartbreaking loss of their pets, they lost essentially **everything inside their home** — clothing, furniture, personal belongings, household necessities, keepsakes, and the everyday things that make a house feel like home.

In a matter of moments, their lives were completely turned upside down.

Right now, they are trying to process the emotional impact of what happened while also figuring out where to begin rebuilding their lives. They are facing immediate expenses for clothing, food, temporary housing, toiletries, household necessities, and eventually replacing everything that was lost.

We are starting this GoFundMe to help take some of that financial burden off their shoulders during an incredibly difficult time. **Every donation will go directly toward helping my sister and her family recover, replace essential belongings, and begin rebuilding after the fire.**

No amount is too small. If you aren't able to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, and community would mean just as much to us.

We are beyond grateful that our family is safe, and our hearts are broken over the animals and memories that were lost. There is a long road ahead, but with the love and support of family, friends, and our community, we hope to help them put their lives back together one step at a time.

**Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every donation, prayer, kind word, and share. Your support means more to our family than we could ever express.**