Family lost their house in fire

$1,820 donated
Given by 37 generous donors in 5 weeks

Family loses home in sudden fire

Dunedin, Otago

My dear childhood friend has lost her house and everything in it from a fire last night.

Living in the house was 2 young kids, my friend who’s early 20’s and the mother of my friend.

I’m wanting to raise funds for them to provide clothing, toys, food, plus ease the stress of the new reality of having nothing. This family has been through so much, they are so giving and generous and would never ask for a cent so I’m doing this on their behalf.

The family were fortunate to have insurance (as a legal requirement to have a mortgage) but aren’t sure whether they had contents.

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Childhood friend who is remaining anonymous.

Use of funds

Anything they made need, clothes, food, toys.

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Latest update

$1,500 raised for family.   30 October 2022

Thankyou to all that contributed towards my fundraiser. Together with the bake sale we raised $1,500. I cashed it and put it together with a gift donated and the family were so appreciative. They are still homeless with no answer as to how the fire happened but are safe and healthy and happy with what they’ve got. They are going to use the money whenever needed to get necessities such as clothing, food or to contribute towards bills. I just wanted to send out a massive Thankyou from the family and from myself for all your generosity and I hope to be able to give a future update when they have found a new forever home. Thankyou!

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Guest Donor on 28 Jul 2022
$20
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Guest Donor on 22 Jul 2022
$250
sally
sally on 15 Jul 2022
$50
Helen
Helen on 13 Jul 2022
Hope you make a new home soon. I can’t imagine how traumatic it must be to have your house burn down. Much love to you xx
$20
Sally
Sally on 13 Jul 2022
$50

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This campaign started on 24 Jun 2022 and ended on 31 Jul 2022.