Widow, studying law, house burnt to the ground, 5th. Wheel was damaged, had no fire insurance. The clutch went out on car, looking, for help in purchasing a used 5th wheel and part for car including labor.
The extra funds will go towards other things that were lost in fire. I’m raising $3,000. I have 2 dogs and one cat, and I had my school books and purse, the night of fire. Starting over. Could not get a picture of fire.
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On October 4, 2018, I came home with 2 friends after a evening out with the girls. There was a sheriff in my driveway, with his headlights facing the street, he was flashing his lights at us. I got out and asked the officer what was going on. The officer stated the house caught fire. I looked over and all I could say is, ” OMG,” as I walked back to my friends car. After being questioned, I stated to the fire marshal and police, I have no family
to turn to or no place to go. The officer continued telling me they had to break open the door to my 5 th. wheel to let my dogs out, they went to the Humane Society for their safety. I told the officer I was in school and asked him if I could see if my books were alright as I needed them for my classes. Officer Assink, agreed. He escorted me to my trailer, were I was able to see more of the damaged the fire caused.
The fire marshal contacted Red Cross Disaster Relief were me and another roommate went to meet Mike. One of our roomates is and still has not been accounted for. Saturday, October 6, 2018, the FBI came out and determined it was areson. Unfortunately, none of us had renters insurance, and I had no insurance on my 5th wheel.
I’m a 49 year old widow, with 2 dogs and 1 cat. I’m on disability, attending college, studying law. I’ve been offered an internship, but not until January 2019, when I’m done with my private investigation class. However, right now I am homeless with my animals, my few clothes, my school books, and my purse. My income is less than $1,000 a month and on the 3rd of October, I paid my bills and bought hygiene and other things the house needed.
All that went up in flames. Every day since the fire, I have been calling Charity’s for help. Now, Red Cross did give me 3 vouchers for the local thrift stores for clothes, some blankets, some household items, along with a visa prepaid card for $471, which went towards motel cost. Opportunity Council did a intake on me and I’m now in the housing pool, which means, when I find a place they will pay my deposit. I have a 1990 Toyota Camry, but the clutch plate went bad on it. I went to 2 different parts store, but they informed me that the whole clutch needs to be replaced.
I’m raising money to put my life back together after this disaster took everything away in a blink of an eye. I’m raising money to buy another used 5th wheel trailer, along with purchasing a clutch with warranty and a mechanic to install it. After the two major items are purchased, I will buy things I might need that the vouchers did not cover. One of those items would be a phone. On October 3rd 2018, I purchased 2 phone plans, along with 2 free phones. I received a email stating the tracking number from FedEx, date the phones would be delivered, and approximate time of delivery. On October 5th, 2018, I called FedEx to inform them that my house burnt down and to keep them at the packaging center. I called on Monday, October 8th, 2018, around 2:30 p.m. I put in my tracking number.
The automotive service stated, the phones were delivered October 8th, at 11:06 a.m. with my signature. (Last name spelled wrong). I called Fedex to inform them I did not receive the phones, not much help from FedEx. So, I called the phone carrier. They wrote a ticket and told me between 4-5 days they will refund my money, then the bank will take any where from 3-7 days. As I told you in the beginning, I attended college online with Ashworth College. I was carrying a 3.5 g.p.a., however, my last test brought average down to 3.33%. I am allowed to take last test again to bring up grade, which I attended to do, as I want to remain on honor roll.
I’m now reaching out to the world for HELP, as my income at this time can not pull me out of this disaster. I would be very grateful for $1.00, from anyone who reads my story. I learned from all this, that when I finally am able to walk into a home again of my own, I will not take anything for granted again, your life can go up in smoke before your very eyes. I give a great big thank you to all who reads my story, let alone, in helping me rebuild my life. My animals will thank you too.
Sincerely,
Christina Gaudette