Rick & Jane's House Fire

Beloved community members and local business owners Rick & Jane Janzen (Janza Studio) have suffered an awful house fire just 10 days before Christmas that has not only rendered their home unlivable for the near future, but took the life of their dear cat.

When my 7-month old son and I were kicked out of our home 2 years ago with the clothes on our backs, Rick & Jane were there for us in our time of need. Expecting nothing in return, they gave me bags of clothes and the community support I so desperately needed.

Rick & Jane will have to live elsewhere for the next 6 months at a MINIMUM while they recover from the fire. The house's entire interior will need to be repainted, and contents replaced including clothes, furniture, personal items, and the like.

Rick & Jane have been dedicated community members and Sidney business owners for nearly 25 years. They have always been there for people in need. It's now is our community's chance to band together and show them how much we care by helping them during this nightmare — and at one of the most stressful times of the year, no less.

All funds will go directly to Rick & Jane to keep them housed for the next 6 months+, their business afloat, replace items, ease stress, and allow them to live as normally as possible while they try to rebuild.

Let's show Rick & Jane what the Sidney and the peninsula is all about. An enormous thank-you from the bottom of my heart for any amount that you can give— no matter how small.