Hello everyone- You may not know Helen Hervey. She's a Clevelander who worked the restaurant scene to save enough money to buy a bit of land in WVa in the 80's. Primarily with materials from the land and the help of friends she built a home. Fifteen years ago a fall left her with a spinal cord injury. She uses a wheel chair full time and has made her home entirely wheel chair accessible.
A few days ago, on March 19th, the home she worked decades to build burned to the ground. Her home was heated by a wood burning stove. A spark from the stove started a fire that culminated in the loss of everything except her two dogs and her own life. She lost her two cats & all her material possessions: her photographs, books, artwork, correspondence, cash on hand, tools, bedding, pots, pans-everything that makes up a home and a life.
Helen needs to rebuild. She needs help. Any assistance in any form - money, building materials/tools or household goods is welcome.
Thank you.
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Where is Helen living for now? Is she injured in anyway? Where can we ship household things?
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At present she's staying with Peggy not far from her place. She has no physical injuries. You can email Peggy at aler58@gmail.com for shipping info.
ReplyDeletePlease give Helen my love. xoxo Deb Taylor
ReplyDeleteI'll get the message to her Deb.
ReplyDeleteAll the Kent folks wish her well. My daughter and I are thinking of a fund raiser we can do.Maybe selling Easter cookies? All my prayer lists are on it to. Mian & Chloe
ReplyDeleteLiz, Phoenix, and Melinda are heartsick, and sending every bit of good energy we have. We love you, Helen. Any work parties planned? Let us know if we can come for a few days and help build.
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