A fire took their home, but we can all help rebuild their future.

$6,130 of $20,000 goal
Given by 66 generous donors since yesterday

Grace and Rob woke during the night to find their home up in flames! Every little bit helps get them the basics right now.

Nelson

Hey Friends and extended community,

Last night a fire tore through our friends home, taking every single thing they owned apart from the family themselves.

Thankfully everyone made it out safe.

Grace, Rob, their two children, 5 and 7, dog and cat, woke to smoke and flames, leaving only time for the family to leave before everything else was gone.

This would be anyones worst nightmare and even more challenging in the days leading up to Christmas.

During the coming weeks as they pave out their new path forward, we invite you to contribute in anyway you can to help get them back on their feet.

At this stage any financial donations would be greatly appreciated to support their living arrangements, help get clothes, toiletries and food for the days ahead as they start to rebuild their lives.

Insurance has been contacted and they are awaiting to hear what may or may not be covered

Any donation big or small will help make the world of difference to this beautiful family during such a challenging time.

Thanks so much for your support, donations and well wishes.

Much love to you all, always.

From Dayna, on behalf of the family.

( If you Iive in Nelson and have any valuable household items you no longer need, please keep this family in mind as they will need to replace everything in the coming months.

Please contact Dayna on 0273936341 if you would like to donate anything and I can start a donations list. )

Dayna Williams' involvement (page creator)

I have known Grace since our teenage years growing up on the West Coast, and spent the last year together with her beautiful family since arriving in Nelson from Australia.

Use of funds

The money will be spent on accomodation until they find a new living arrangement, food, clothing, toiletries and getting a start on rebuilding their future.

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Billie & Hagen
Billie & Hagen 5 mins ago
Grace ,Rob ,kids, pup and kitty( who often hangs out mine next door) -this was the scariest night for you all (& me), kitty came over the next day and hung out for a few hours , bit disheveled , we had a cuddle and some food -pls if you need ANYthing ,let me know -we have some bits you can have .Billie & Hagen & 🐱
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Ashleigh
Ashleigh 8 mins ago
$100
Hollie
Hollie 51 mins ago
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michael
michael 1 hour ago
Good luck.
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 1 hour ago
$54

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This campaign started on 16 Dec 2025 and ends on 16 Mar 2026.