After Devastating Fire In Framingham, Neighbors Rally To Help Family Who Lost Their Home

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Neighbors are trying to help a family whose house was destroyed by fire Monday night.

No one was injured, but the Jantzens – two parents and two children – lost their home at 11 Conant Road.

Now a GoFundMe campaign is raising money to help the family restore their lives. Launched Tuesday by a friend, Joanna Georgiopoulos Armistead, the drive aims to collect $30,000.

“In a matter of moments, they lost not only their house, but many of their belongings, memories and sense of security that make a home feel like home,” the campaign’s webpage reads.

The family’s father, Will Jantzen, has worked for 20 years as a special education teacher in the Framingham public school system, according to the site. Previously, he served in the U.S. Army.

By mid-Wednesday, the crowdsourcing campaign had gathered 155 donations, totaling over $17,000.

In addition, a fundraising event – featuring music, games, raffles and lake access – is planned for Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. The event will take place at the AmVets Post 79 on Superior Drive in Natick.

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