Gofundme For Summit Fire Raises $57K For Tenants, Neighbors

SUMMIT NJ — So far, a Gofundme for a Summit family left homeless in a fire on Dec. 26 has raised more than $57,000 for the victims, and will now be shared with their next-door neighbors as well.

On the night of Thursday, Dec. 26, Martha and Pedro Ramirez, who have lived in Summit for 40 years, were left homeless as were their niece and nephew (Michael and Samantha Uribe) who were living with them. Fire Chief Eric Evers told Patch that two people had to jump from the second floor of the home at 20 Weaver St. to survive.

According to the Gofundme, "The Ramirez family has lost everything. For those of you who can help, please consider joining with the Other Fellow First Foundation (www.TheOtherFellowFirstFoundation.org) and Mayor Nora Radest in trying to help this Summit family."

Martha works for Allstate Insurance and the Center Court Club in Chatham. Pedro suffered a brain aneurysm a few years ago and is unable to work, according to the page. Both are parishioners of St. Teresa's of Avila Catholic Church.

On Saturday, the organizers added an update: "The Ramirez family and the Other Fellow First Foundation are overwhelmed by the community’s extremely generous support. A portion of the proceeds raised will be shared with the impacted tenants from the contiguous unit."

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