As many of you may already know, a sudden home fire broke out this morning at a home in our community.

Thankfully, Julie, Pat & their family got out safe, but the damage to their home is substantial. Because they also run their business from home, this fire has impacted not only their personal living space and cherished belongings, but also their livelihood and daily workspace.

Julie and Pat have dedicated so much time, warmth, and care to supporting local families and our wider community over the years. In true Julie fashion, being the fighter she is, she has insisted that they will be okay because of insurance and hasn't asked for a single thing. But as ‘Julie’s community’ we love them and have spent all day worrying and wondering how we can help, we simply cannot sit back and do nothing.

On top of the fire, the family is going through a very difficult personal time. Facing multiple heartbreaks at once is unimaginable, and we want to surround them with love and support.

While insurance will eventually help with the long-term rebuilding, that process takes time. Every donation—no matter how small—will go directly to Julie, Pat, and their family to ease the practical burden as they begin to rebuild their home and business.

If you aren't able to donate right now, simply sharing this page would mean the world to us all.

Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and support for a family that gives so much to everyone else.