Community Corner
How To Help A Norristown Family That 'Lost Everything' In Fire
"We lost 2 of our loving pets in the fire. I am at a lost for words. My heart aches. I'm reaching out to my community for help."
NORRISTOWN, PA -- The victims of a fire on Chain Street in Norristown earlier this month lost everything, but now there is a way to help.
The September 2 incident near the intersection with West Blackberry Alley left the Johnson family with absolutely nothing, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
School supplies, two of the family's pets, baby supplies, and more was lost, the family said.
Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Everything I've recently brought for my son to start school and my daughter is ruined along with all my newborn things. We also lost 2 of our loving pets in the fire. I am at a lost for words. My heart aches. I'm reaching out to my community for help. Anything would be greatly appreciated," wrote Kenya Carter Johnson.
As of Thursday, a total of $750 had been raised by 24 donors.
Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
For more information on how to help, see here.
Image courtesy Norristown Fire Department.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
