Donated Items

Here is a picture of all the donated stuff we took to Shannon's parents last weekend.  Thanks to everyone that offered or donated items.  It was really appreciated.

Updated Pictures

I took some better pictures of the damage

Things still needed

Here is a rough list of what we still need.  We have a uhaul for this weekend, I might be able to pick some stuff up so just let me know, otherwise if you could bring it to our house that would be ideal.

Bunk beds

DVD Player

DVDs (it will be a while before they get cable)

Electric Skillet

Toaster Oven

2 Cribs with mattresses and sheets

highchair(s)

Booster Seats

Dressers

Ironing Board

Cooler

stereo/cd player

spices

Tupperware

mixing bowls

washer and dryer

laundry baskets

toilet paper

paper towels

knives

laundry detergent

Area Rugs

Help me with my pledge

I've setup a pledge to give $500 to the Taylor family, if 10 people will give $50.  Please sign my pledge at

http://www.pledgebank.com/taylorrebuild

Thanks for all the support and contributions so far.

Updated 10/7/2010 - Thanks everyone who gave $50 we met our pledge and I donated $500.

I need your help

Well this is not exactly the way I would have wanted to start my first blog but this is the best way I know how to help.  I've created this blog to raise money for a family who needs our help.  My in laws house caught fire and the damage is extensive.  They have very little money and no home insurance, they have lost everything.  You can imagine how devastated they are.  See the chip in donation site on the right side of my blog to donate money.  If you can't give any money they need the following items.  Thank you to everyone who have already reached out to help us.  Keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.

Beds and frames (1 Queen, 2 Full & 2 Twin)
Sheets and bedding for all sizes above
Towels, wash cloths & hand towels
All toiletries - toothpaste, soap etc
Dining room table and chairs
Small kitchen appliances - (mixers, coffee maker etc)
Pots and Pans
Glasses
Dishes
Kids Dishes - (sippy cups etc)
Refrigerator
Stove
Trash Cans
Desks
Computers (laptop or desktop)
Children's toys (Ages 6mo - 14yr)
Clothes Hangers
Dressers
Food
Basic Medicines - (aspirin, Tylenol, band aids etc)
Any gift cards

Video of the fire by Josh Taylor


Taylor House Fire from Simon Hunter on Vimeo.

Here are some pictures I took with my phone today.  I will take better pictures this weekend.