Help Dexter Teacher and Kids Rebuild After Devastating Fire

Hi, my name is Lindsey and I am raising funds to help my family friends who lost everything in a residential fire, early in the morning on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Ashley and her three incredible children lost everything, leaving them with only the clothes on their backs. Ashley, who is a 3rd grade teacher for Dexter Community Schools, was home alone with her dog, Hank, when a determined neighbor woke her up from her sleep by pounding on her door. No smoke alarms were triggered, but thanks to the quick action of her neighbor, Ashley and Hank made it safely out of their unit.

This is so devastating, not only for the sheer horror of losing every personal belonging, but also compounded by the fact that this is the second time Ashley has needed to “start over” at a new residence in the past three years. She has been (and will continue to be) relentless in her commitment to getting her kids’ lives back to some semblance of normalcy, but this will require more funds than the renter's insurance will provide.

I am asking for the support of friends, family, and the community to give whatever they can to help them with rebuilding their lives. Your donation will help immensely towards their basic necessities like clothing, household items, security deposit for new housing, food, and anything else they may need at this very tragic time in their lives.

Thanks so much for your consideration and support.