Help Tom and Jen Winne Rebuild After Losing Everything in a Devastating Fire

Hello, my name is Brittany, and I am helping my parents, Tom and Jen Winne, rebuild after losing everything in a devastating fire.

On February 18, 2026, my parents’ lives changed forever.

Because of someone else’s negligence, a fire tore through their home on Tongore Rd in Stone Ridge the trailer they had lived in for 11 years. In a matter of minutes, the place where they felt safest, the place filled with their memories, comfort, and everyday life, was gone.

For 11 years, that trailer wasn’t just a structure. It was their home. It was where they celebrated holidays, drank their morning coffee, and found peace at the end of long days. It held family photos, personal keepsakes, important documents, clothes, and furniture the pieces of a life built slowly and lovingly over time.

All of it was destroyed.

If you know Tom and Jen, you know they have the biggest hearts. They have always tried to help anyone in need, often putting others before themselves. Tragically, that kindness is what led to this loss.

There are no words to truly describe what it feels like to stand in front of the ashes of your home and realize everything you worked for is gone. Tom and Jen are now starting over from absolute zero without clothes, without basic necessities, without even the small comforts many of us take for granted.

But the most devastating loss of all was their beloved dogs.

They were not “just pets.” They were family. They were constant companions, a source of comfort, and unconditional love every single day. Losing them in such a tragic way has left a hole in their hearts that can never be replaced.

We are beyond grateful that Tom and Jen made it out alive. But survival is only the beginning of a very long road ahead. This is something no one could ever prepare for. No one expects to lose everything overnight.

If you are able to donate, any amount no matter how small will help them begin to rebuild their lives. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser. That alone makes a meaningful difference.

Tom and Jen have always been strong and resilient. They have always found a way forward. But right now, they need the support of their community more than ever.

Thank you for taking the time to read their story and for helping them take the first steps toward healing and rebuilding after this unimaginable loss.