Family & community support
Preparing a fundraiser after a home fire
Before a coworker or association member starts a fundraiser, ask what the family wants. This explainer covers consent, a clear purpose, an approved photo and one person keeping information current.
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Key takeaways
Ask whether a public fundraiser is welcome and what support the family wants.
Use facts and a photo the family is comfortable sharing.
Keep information current and give helpers the same campaign link.
Transcript
When a family loses its home to a fire, a coworker or association member may want to organize help. Begin with a conversation. Ask whether a public fundraiser is welcome, who should organize it and what support the family wants.
Write a clear purpose using facts they are comfortable sharing. You do not need to publish private documents or every detail of the incident. Choose an approved photo.
Have one person check the story and bring questions back to the family, so they are not repeating the same conversation. Before sharing, agree who will keep the information current and give helpers the exact campaign link.
For practical fire recovery information, follow local officials and the U.S. Fire Administration. A fundraiser is one part of the support around a family.
When your community is ready to organize help for someone you know, visit FundTheFirst.com and choose Start a Fundraiser.
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