Easter Morning Fire Took Everything – Help Darla and Jeff

On Easter morning, tragedy struck Darla and Jeff’s family in the most devastating way. A house fire destroyed the home lovingly left to them by Jeff’s late father. It was a fully paid-off home that gave them stability, comfort, and a place to raise their children.

In just minutes, everything was gone.

The home did not have insurance. This was not by choice, but because of overwhelming medical bills and financial hardship. For years, the family has been doing everything they can to survive:

• Darla is living with Multiple Sclerosis and requires ongoing treatment

• Jeff is battling kidney failure and is currently on the organ donor list

They are raising three children: two daughters and a son who is about to graduate high school this year. This fire has not only taken their shelter, it has stolen a sense of safety and stability from a family who has worked so hard to hold everything together.

Despite years of hardship, Darla and Jeff have never complained. They have worked hard, cherished what they had, and stayed strong for their children. Their home was their anchor. A place filled with love, strength, and perseverance. Now it is gone.

We are asking for your help so they can begin to rebuild. Donations will help them:

• Secure safe temporary housing

• Replace clothing, medical supplies, and other essentials

• Restore a sense of normalcy and support their son’s graduation

Any amount you can give makes a difference. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing their story with others.

Let’s come together and show Darla, Jeff, their son, and their daughter that they are not alone. Your support means more than you know.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

How the $10,000 Will Be Used:

We are raising $10,000 to help Darla, Jeff, and their children recover from the devastating house fire that destroyed their home on Easter morning. This starting goal will help them meet their most immediate and essential needs:

• $4,000 – Temporary Housing and Utilities

Covers the cost of rent, deposits, and basic utilities to ensure the family has a safe place to stay in the coming months.

• $2,000 – Clothing and Personal Essentials

Replaces lost clothing, shoes, hygiene products, and other basic items that were lost in the fire.

• $2,000 – Medical Needs and Transportation

Supports ongoing medication and care for Darla’s MS and Jeff’s kidney failure, along with transportation to appointments and treatments.

• $1,000 – Graduation and School Support

Helps their son participate in his high school graduation and supports recovery of school-related items for both children.

• $1,000 – Emergency and Recovery Expenses

Assists with replacing critical documents, covering unexpected fees, and handling urgent expenses as they work toward recovery.

If we reach this goal, we plan to increase it to help with long-term recovery, rebuilding efforts, and continued support for the family. Every donation brings hope and stability to a family facing unimaginable loss.

Thank you so much for your kindness and support.