Urgent Fire Relief for Emily & Her Growing Family in Queenstown

$18,720 of $20,000 goal
Given by 245 generous donors in 20 days

Urgent fire relief to help pregnant local worker Emily and her family rebuild their home in Queenstown.

Queenstown, Otago

22 August , a devastating house fire at Fernhill Queenstown suddenly struck our dear friend Emily and her family in Queenstown, leaving them without a home.

Emily is a dedicated phlebotomist serving our local community at the Queenstown Awanui lab. She lives with her husband, her mother-in-law, and their precious 18-month-old daughter. To make matters even more critical, Emily is currently pregnant with their second baby, due this coming November. In an instant, this hard-working young family lost their haven just months before welcoming their new little one.

While we are incredibly grateful that everyone is physically safe, they now face the immense challenge of rebuilding their lives from scratch—finding emergency shelter, securing baby essentials, and preparing a safe home for the newborn. They do have insurance, but the process is lengthy and will not cover all of the associated costs.

This fundraising initiative is organized with love and solidarity by the Queenstown Korean Community to support Emily’s family during their most vulnerable time.

Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly towards:

- Securing temporary accommodation and rental relief

- Essential daily supplies and clothing for the family and toddler

- Vital baby essentials for the upcoming arrival in November

Please join us in surrounding Emily, her husband, mother-in-law, and little ones with warmth and hope. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

hana kim's involvement (page creator)

I am organizing this relief fund as the President of the Queenstown Korean Association to support our local community member.

Use of funds

Funds will cover emergency temporary housing, essential clothing/groceries, and vital baby supplies for their newborn due in November.

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Latest update

Thank you💕 we have a home again 🏡  17 September 2026

Posted by: MUNHYANG ( Emily) KIM

Five weeks ago a fire went through our house. For a while we honestly didn't know where we'd end up. We were moving between friends' places with

our one year old, living out of bags.

Then all of you showed up. Friends, workmates, neighbours, and a lot of people we've never met, with messages, food, a bed to sleep in, and this

page. We read every message that came through, and they meant a great deal. 🙏💕

The good news: we move into our new place this weekend. Our own front door, our own kitchen, and a room for our daughter again. What you gave is going straight into setting the house up while ours is repaired.

To whoever set this page up, and to everyone who gave, shared it, cooked, lent us something, or just checked in. Thank you. You made a hard few weeks a lot easier to get through.

Sean and Emily 🙏

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Latest donations

Hayley
Hayley 6 days ago
Sending love to you all, always a pleasure seeing you at 2degrees :)
$20
Emily
Emily on 13 Sep 2026
$50
Suchul.
Suchul. on 10 Sep 2026
$49.99
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 09 Sep 2026
I hope this helps, even just a little. Wishing you all the best.
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 06 Sep 2026
$50

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This campaign started on 26 Aug 2026 and ended on 15 Sep 2026.