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What to do for fire victim

lovinmyboyslovinmyboys
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My neighbors house caught on fire a few nights ago. It looks like a pretty significant amount of damage, I have seen at least 2 large dumpsters full of stuff being hauled off. I do not know them very well but I feel so bad for them. I would like to go take something to them but I'm not sure what would be appropriate. Food? I also don't want to seem nosey. What should I do for them? Thanks for your help!
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Re: What to do for fire victim

  • FireChiefsBrideFireChiefsBride member

    Are they staying in the house?  Depending on the damage/ smell, they may be staying elsewhere.

    I can imagine a good home-cooked meal would be very nice.

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  • ACRACR
    Depends how much you want to do - a gc to Target would probably be much appreciated, but I am sure food would be wonderful
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  • longhorn14longhorn14
    Maybe go over with food or a gift card to eat out (depending on if they lost the use of their kitchen/plates/whatever or just an excuse to get out), and maybe even ask if there is anything you can do. Ask what are their most urgent needs (clothes, furniture, etc.) and go from there. Even if they don't take you up on the offer to help, I think they'll appreciate knowing you're there if they do need a helping hand.
    Mom to an almost 4 y/o and an almost 2 y/o. In process of growing our family through adoption.
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  • txtechmamatxtechmama
    It's hard to say what to do because everyone is different but a meal & a gift card may be a nice gesture. :) 
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  • abh1977abh1977
    I don't usually eat food from people I don't really know, but I don't know how "normal" that is.  If it were me, I'd do a restaurant or Target (or similar) gc.  Or even a Visa or AmEx gc.  It's nice of you to think of it!
    BabyFruit Ticker
    "There is a fine line between a princess and a witch...thinking you're one does NOT give you the right to act like the other." my grandmother
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  • SareBear30SareBear30
    Ditto pp re gift cards and food. Did they have kids in the house and have to escape? If so, they may benefit from "Trauma Proofing Your Kids." When our neighbors' house caught fire and they had to escape with the kids, it was pretty emotionally scary as well and they said that book helped a lot.
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