Last night 11/12/26, our family home of more than 40 years on Pond Road in Vernon was destroyed by fire. My mom, step-dad, disabled brother, and teenage niece got out, thank God, but only with the clothes on their backs.

Even with insurance they will incur many expenses not planned for with their fixed income, such as temporary housing, meals, car fuel, replacement of documents, medications and much more.

Many of you know my parents. My mom Gloria has been president of the Vernon seniors for years. She worked at the Brattleboro Retreat. Jim is a member of the Vernon selectboard and has served on many committees. He is a retired Navy veteran, and worked at Vermont Yankee. These folks have dedicated their lives and time to taking care of others and making the greater Vernon community a better place to live. It is time for us to take care of them.

They would never ask for help but it is needed. Please help if you can.