Rebuild Ms. Lela's Home

The Key West Fire Department responded to a fire at 813 Galveston Lane just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday January 9th 2019 to find a mobile home engulfed in flames. The fire was quelled quickly and the Red Cross arrived to offer shelter for the homeowner, Alelia Butler.

Alelia Butler, who had fallen asleep with a candle burning, awoke to flames and in her attempt to put out the fire suffered minor burns to her hands. She escaped with just the clothes on her back.

Ms. Butler moved to Key West with her parents when she was 5 but left at a young age. She came back “home” about 38 years ago. She accepted a job as a pre-k teacher at Wesley House where she remained for many years helping to raise Key West children. Her retirement years have been spent volunteering and giving selflessly to the community.

After two years of tragedy and disappoint from her home being burn to the ground, to recently being hit on her bike and sustaining serious head and brain trauma. Just like the strong protective shell of a Conch she never put her head down. With God and faith she battles every obstacle with a smile on her face, and love in her heart.

After many years now of planing and preparation the time is here to break ground! We need your support to rebuild Ms. Lela's Home!!