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Restore Hope for the Cavitts After Tragic Fire

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Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,

On what should have been the happiest chapter of our lives, my wife and I have experienced an unimaginable tragedy. Just days away from completing the renovation of our home, a devastating electrical fire consumed everything we’ve worked so hard to build.

Two years ago, we embarked on this journey to turn our house into a home. Together, we poured our love, time, energy, and savings into restoring a place where we could start our life together. Each corner of the house told a story—the floors we laid down together, the walls we painted with care, the rooms we envisioned filling with memories. We were so close to finishing, with just a few final touches remaining before we could fully settle in and enjoy the fruits of our labor.

But tragedy struck. An unexpected electrical fire swept through the home, leaving behind nothing but ashes. While we are beyond grateful that neither of us were home at the time and remain physically unharmed, the emotional and financial toll is overwhelming. Everything we had—our furniture, personal belongings, treasured keepsakes, and two years of hard work—was lost in a flash.

We just got married two months ago, still in the early stages of building our life together, and this setback has been heartbreaking as we now must rebuild our lives from scratch. We are facing enormous expenses, from temporary housing to replacing essentials, as we navigate how to recover from this devastating loss.

On top of this, I am currently in nursing school, which has made losing everything even more devastating. Trying to stay positive and focused on school while facing tragedy is very challenging.

We are reaching out to you—our community—for support. Whether you are a friend, family member, or simply moved by our story, any amount you can give would be an incredible blessing as we work to rebuild our life together.

Your donation will help with:
- Relocating to a new home
- Replacing furniture, clothing, and personal items lost in the fire

No amount is too small, and even if you are unable to contribute, sharing our story with others will help tremendously. We are so grateful for any help during this difficult time. This house was not just a structure—it was a symbol of the life we were building together, a life filled with love, hope, and dreams for the future.

With your help, we can begin the journey of rebuilding our life together once again.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness and generosity.

With gratitude,
The Cavitts






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  • Nisha Reynolds
    • $50
    • 3 mos
  • Cinetta Davis
    • $100
    • 3 mos
  • Farris Statom
    • $100
    • 3 mos
  • Autumn Ross
    • $120
    • 3 mos
  • Alona Cooper
    • $30
    • 3 mos
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Toni Pruitt
Organizer
Detroit, MI

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