Fundraising Effort For Beaver Family Gets Brisk Start

An online fundraising campaign for a Swampscott family evicted from their home is already more than halfway to its goal of raising $5,000.

As of late last night, two days into the campaign, http://www.indiegogo.com/thebeavers had generated $2,835 in contributions.

The campaign was started by Jason P. Stadtlander, a Swampscott father and author. Jason wants to pay it forward for a family that has helped others and that has strong local ties.

"What hit me most, is the children; Nashalayla, Jaz and Mirrell. They have friends all over this town and go to school with our children," he said.

will receive the funds around Aug. 5, Jason said.

Here is some information about the indiegogo Beaver campaign.

What We Need & What You Get

What I am trying to raise is $5,000 to help them get back on their feet.

• $3,000 to help put a roof over their heads for 90 days until they can get themselves on their feet
• $1,500 to supply food for them for this period of time.
• $500 to help with clothes and school supplies for the children as well as storage for their belongings until they can get a place.