Support for the Kyrish Family - Devastating House Fire

UPDATE 3/3/25 FROM AMY:

All,

I'm starting to come out of the fog and all I can say is...Wow- thank you from the bottom of my heart. God has blessed us with the best support system in the world.

I just wanted to check in and let everyone know we are picking the pieces up and moving forward a little every day.

The kids are resilient and we are all working in therapy to process in a healthy and healing way. The most amazing thing through out all of this has been the little miracles we experience every day and that is all thanks to you.

We pray a little bit harder, hug our babies a little tighter and laugh a little bit more than we used to because it really hit home that this is what life is all about.

Again...we could never find a way to properly express our gratitude enough to each and every one of you.

With so much love,

Amy and the rest of the Kyrish crew (Jeff, Avery, Luke, Beau, Roger the dog, Lexi the Golden, Maggie and Ms. Lady Glittersparkles the cats)

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Very early in the morning of February 22, the incredible Kyrish Family - Jeff, Amy, Avery (7th grade), Luke (5th grade), and Beau (pre K) - experienced a devastating house fire and a total loss of their home and all of their belongings. Thankfully, Avery woke in time to see flames in her room and to alert Jeff, but the fire was already moving too fast to do anything but get out.

The loss is undeniably great, but it could have been so much worse. Jeff and Amy still have all of their babies to hold, and the family pets made it out safely as well. There is grief and deep thanksgiving, all at the same time.

The Kyrishes have a long road ahead of them, and will incur many heavy expenses as they begin to rebuild their lives - the list is seemingly unending. They will also be connecting with counselors to help process and deal with the trauma that they have all just experienced.

This is a wonderful family. The kind that gives to others in so many ways. Every single one of them is big-hearted and loving - they would do anything to help others. Please, let's join together to let them feel just how much this community, their friends, and others who their story touches, want to be there for them - to lift them up and help carry the load during this awful time.

Many wonderful people have already given monetary support through Venmo during the first 24 hours. Please know - the Kyrishes have received your donations, are aware of who donated, and are so very thankful for your kindness and support. They are also so appreciative of those who dropped off clothing and other items, as well as those who have offered and provided meals, and have helped with locating a rental home. Theirs is a beautiful village!

Thank you for helping to shine a light for them during a dark time. As 5-year-old Beau said, "More love keeps showing up!" Yes, it does. Let's keep showing them the love.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Kyrish Meal Train - location and preferences to be updated once they get settled into a rental

Red Cross Fire Safety Information