A local family desperately needs our help! On Jan. 31, a single mom of two boys moved all of their belongings into their new apartment in Buffalo by 1 p.m. It was supposed to be a fresh start and the little family couldn't be happier!

Shockingly that fresh start ended very quickly. At 3:30 p.m. that same exact day, the apartment went up in flames and was deemed a total loss.

Now Ashley Biviano and her boys are left with nothing.

Sadly, Ashley and her boys have experienced tragedy before with a fire. The boys lost their father to a fire in 2024. They now go to the WNY Compassion Connection to help with their grief.

"What began as such a proud, happy day as a mother (to be able to move them into a much nicer place), was incredibly short-lived," Ashley said.

Ashley, Justice and Rockwell are grateful for any and all support they receive, even if it's just hitting the share button on their story.

You can also donate new (not used) items to the WNY Compassion Connection, 3966 Walden Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086 on behalf of Ashley and family.

Justice, age 7: Size 6 or 7 slim in pants (athletic type for normal days, khaki joggers for school uniform). Shirts, 7/8 or navy blue polo for uniform in boys large. 13 or 1 shoe.

Rockwell, age 6: Size 5 pants, size 6 shirts. 10 or 11 shoe.

Ashley, 37: Pants 26in (or 2-4 depending on brand (I usually get them at Buckle, hence the inch measurement). Shirts vary...medium is safe, hoodies large.

Gift cards:

Common stores: food - Tops, Aldi

Household items: Target, Walmart