I received an email today from my sons preschool teacher whom is also a personal friend, that one of the families who attend the preschool had a fire at their house that burnt it to the point it's a complete loss. These people were renters with no insurance...don't need to hear about how dumb this is. they're on a one person income from Tmobile, so not exactly well to do.
What i am trying to figure out is how much to help. I only know them from passing and the occasional hello. Ive seen the pictures and they lost everything they had. Its just the parents and one 5yr old boy.
By no means do I feel obligated to help but I want to. I'm just not sure how much I should. I'm not wealthy to the point of no worries about money but I am blessed and I can afford to help.
I suggested to my wife that we maybe help get them into a new place. Just paying the deposit and maybe the first months rent. I've had thoughts of going and getting gift cards so they can shop for themselves as I've had thoughts of just going shopping and buying for them.
Any suggestions. Has anyone here had personal experience suffering a loss due to a fire? What do you think your family needed most?
I am not asking anyone here for donations!! Only suggestions.
What i am trying to figure out is how much to help. I only know them from passing and the occasional hello. Ive seen the pictures and they lost everything they had. Its just the parents and one 5yr old boy.
By no means do I feel obligated to help but I want to. I'm just not sure how much I should. I'm not wealthy to the point of no worries about money but I am blessed and I can afford to help.
I suggested to my wife that we maybe help get them into a new place. Just paying the deposit and maybe the first months rent. I've had thoughts of going and getting gift cards so they can shop for themselves as I've had thoughts of just going shopping and buying for them.
Any suggestions. Has anyone here had personal experience suffering a loss due to a fire? What do you think your family needed most?
I am not asking anyone here for donations!! Only suggestions.