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How to help an acquaintance who's home burnt down
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<blockquote data-quote="CobraBob" data-source="post: 12652277" data-attributes="member: 6727"><p>Another thought is to organize a clothing drive for them either in your neighborhood, or theirs. Doing it in their neighborhood might cause neighbors who know the family personally to step out and help in other ways. You could be the initiator. Find out what sizes are needed, solicit a few volunteers, and start knocking on doors. I know there are non-profit organizations that help provide clothing for situations like this, but getting neighborhood families involved makes it a lot more personal and would probably mean more to all parties. Other than that, they are probably already talking to the Red Cross for temporary housing assistance. Your offer to pay their first month's rent and deposit is generous and would be greatly appreciated by them. Would be nice if donations were also solicited from neighbors (you'll need to provide some evidence of what you're doing and where the money is going for donors to feel comfortable to give) as that would go even further to help them get back to "normal" living as soon as possible.</p><p></p><p>Just some thoughts. Local people helping local people is where it's at IMO. Showing beyond words that they care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CobraBob, post: 12652277, member: 6727"] Another thought is to organize a clothing drive for them either in your neighborhood, or theirs. Doing it in their neighborhood might cause neighbors who know the family personally to step out and help in other ways. You could be the initiator. Find out what sizes are needed, solicit a few volunteers, and start knocking on doors. I know there are non-profit organizations that help provide clothing for situations like this, but getting neighborhood families involved makes it a lot more personal and would probably mean more to all parties. Other than that, they are probably already talking to the Red Cross for temporary housing assistance. Your offer to pay their first month's rent and deposit is generous and would be greatly appreciated by them. Would be nice if donations were also solicited from neighbors (you'll need to provide some evidence of what you're doing and where the money is going for donors to feel comfortable to give) as that would go even further to help them get back to "normal" living as soon as possible. Just some thoughts. Local people helping local people is where it's at IMO. Showing beyond words that they care. [/QUOTE]
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