October 18, 20171 found this helpful
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it must be a terrible feeling to see everything you own just disappear but still, you have to be thankful that everyone is okay health wise.
- The Red Cross is always the first place to seek help after a fire as they offer immediate help and some help for getting assistance after their help is exhausted.
- They usually have a list that has names of organizations (in your area) that might be able to help as well as other suggestions. You can call and ask for this list or information.
- Any government help is slow and generally you have to meet certain qualifications even for emergencies.
- Local churches and local organizations offer the quickest help so maybe she should start with those.
- Your local Craigslist and Freecycle are very good for cases like this as you can explain what happened, who is involved and what you need. People are usually quick to respond - items may not be new but should fill her immediate need.
- The Salvation Army, Goodwill, Hospice Thrift stores, church thrift stores will usually always help with clothing and linens.
- Another good place to ask for help is through the Next Door Neighborhood as this may get you into the area of the fire. here is a link to check this out.
- nextdoor.com/
September 5, 20190 found this helpful
Im just reading your reply back to an old post..Im guna look into the link..last week Aug.30 my grandmas house burned..its almost 3 yrs she has been called home and the house been in family since 1962 its all thats left of her. She raised 8 of us as. A widow in a one bdroom me and my 2 sisters and brother i was 4 at the time and her 3 teenagers. Wow so many memories ran thru my head... My aunt did a go fund me page I prayed the house didnt have to be knocked down.. Then I would have the last thing my grandma gave me that was hers and that was her doll Maria..I was one of her favorites..The last day I seen her in hospital as I was talking to her and told her i be back and to get better she wanted to cry and she turned her head away..
In my 37 years at time I never seen her shed a tear nor has she ever hugged me until 3 or 4 months she passed away my cousin took her where I was at and my cousin said she been crying for u etc. And when she seen me she was crying and told me in spanish her heart hurt so much for me. I learn spanish from listening to what she said when I lived with her. I told her ama dont cry and even if I wasnt okay I would never have told her I wasnt. She was a tough little woman and maybe reason why today Im the way I am.. We grew up on poor side of dallas A part called Los Altos.West Dallas.. WOW I DIDNT REALIZE I GOT DEEP IN CONVO HOWEVER THANK YOU FOR THE LINK..GOD BLESS YOU
Judy
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts October 16, 20170 found this helpful
You can contact the Red Cross, social services in your area, HUD.org, Habitat for Humanity, and local churches. Good luck.
poehere
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 105 Posts October 16, 20170 found this helpful
There are several great agencies that help fire victims.
- The American Red Cross. Normally, they are responsible for fire victims for the first 24 hours. They supply shelter, food, and clothing.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)this is a federal agency that administers temporary disaster housing assistance. Many states operate a service for victims of house fires.
- They can also call 1-800-BOARDUP. This is North American's best emergency responders. They should call this number and a person will arrive to help them.
- I have found out that they can call 2-1-1 and find a list of agencies in the area to help them.
- They can go to the website FreeCycle and find used furniture or other items people are giving away for free.
coville123
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 433 Posts October 17, 20170 found this helpful
Loss everything in fire.
Step 1
You can contact the Red Cross 1 (202) 303-4498 this is US.
Step 2
Contact your local churches in your area they may be willing to help.
Step 3
Start a donation fund for her the people in the area may help I think you go to the bank for that.
Step 4
The salvation Army is another.
Step 5
Shop at thrift stores.
Step 6
Go on free cycle.
October 18, 20170 found this helpful
i forgot to mention that ThriftyFun receives a lot of questions concerning how to get help after a fire.
Here is a link to past responses that may help you find other areas of support.
www.thriftyfun.com/Finding-Agencies-to-Help-After-a...
October 30, 20170 found this helpful
I would suggest contacting Red Cross they are able and capable of helping during times of crisis such as this. They will be able to provide for immediate needs as well as refer you to other resources for things you may need down the line.
