Please consider helping out my little sister’s family (I’ve been her Big Brothers Big Sisters “big sister” for 5+ years). On March 17, 2010, the family lost everything they owned in a house fire. Fortunately my little sister and most of her siblings were in school, and no one was hurt. Her mother is single and disabled, and has dealt with a lot of health problems while raising 7 children. Over the years I’ve known them, she has managed to make their home a comfortable, wonderful place, despite living on a very limited income. The fire was a total loss, and the Red Cross is only able to help them with temporary housing and basic supplies.
Anything you can donate, no matter how little, will be very appreciated. I plan to collect donations and give the cash to the family to use however they need too. They might also need other donations (computer, clothes, school supplies, books etc.) but I thought that cash would be the most useful thing for them right now.
News stories about the fire: WMTV (picture), WJS, and WKOW.
