UPDATE: We're ending this campaign after surpassing our goal in a matter of days. Tim has been "overwhelmed" and "deeply humbled" by the love and generosity of friends, customers and others in the community. Thank you to all.

ORIGINAL: Tim Earley is one of Edwardsville's most well-known residents. He's worked at the Stagger Inn Again for decades, serving food and drink and delivering lunch orders. He's also helped with dozens of fundraisers over the years. Now Tim could use a hand. Few people know it, but his rented house burned recently. He lost many of his belongings and is being forced to start over. He wasn't crazy about the idea of a GoFundMe campaign, but we talked him into it. Please donate if you can to make the next few weeks a little easier on him.