JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A family is leaning on the community after an electrical fire in their Mid-Westside Jacksonville home caused a devastating loss and stripped them of everything they owned.
On Feb. 1, when temperatures dropped into the teens, the McBeath family was forced to immediately leave the place they called home for 18 years on Durkee Drive after the fire broke out, according to a GoFundMe.
In moments, they lost all but the pajamas on their backs and were displaced from their home.
“This family —loving parents and proud grandparents to six beautiful grandchildren—have always trusted God and lived by faith. They have always helped others without question. Now they are walking through one of the hardest seasons of their lives, leaning on prayer, community, love and hope as they begin again,” the GoFundMe said.
Now the family is staying with friends and family while they try to pick up the pieces. They are raising funds to help cover basic necessities and essential items.
“We all believe God sends wonderful people in our lives in urgent times such as this to be an extension of his hands and feet. If you feel led to give, your donation will help bring comfort, stability, and hope to this family during their extreme time of need. If you’re unable to donate, please share and keep them uplifted in prayer,” the GoFundMe said.
As of Monday, the fundraiser raised a little over four thousand dollars twoard it’s $65,000 goal.
To donate, click here.
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