Family Left Homeless by Fire Seeks Help for the Holidays

An Amherst family left homeless by a Dec. 5 fire is seeking the public's help to find a place to live before the holidays.

Kerry Greenhalgh and her three children were left homeless by the blaze, and her renter's insurance had just expired, according to a GoFundMe.com page started by her friend. Patch has partnered with GoFundMe and is helping to highlight worthy campaigns in local communities.

In just five days, 30 people have already donated $1,850. The goal is $5,000.

From the page:

My very close friend Kerry Greenhalgh came home last night, from HER birthday dinner to a house that had caught on fire in Amherst NH (12/5/13) Kerry was renting the home with the hopes of purchasing it one day. Her renters insurance expired on 11/30/13. She is a single Mom of 3 kids. A sophomore daughter, 5th grade son and 4th grade daughter. She works TWO jobs to keep them clothed, housed and fed. I created this page to help her have first/last and deposit on a new apartment and they will all need new mattresses, bedding, towels and clothing; not to mention Christmas is now 19 days away. No donation is too small. Thank you for your generosity.