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Resident who lost her home in a March fire asks Lima neighbors for aid
Summary
Colleen Hall, who said she lost her home and belongings in a March 8 fire, told council she and her family need help rebuilding and are seeking about $6,000 to secure housing deposits and essentials; the family shared donation options and council members offered to publicize aid opportunities.
Colleen Hall told the council she lost her home and belongings in a devastating fire on March 8, that she and her young son escaped and that they now face rebuilding from zero. She said the family has set an initial goal of $6,000 to cover a security deposit and other essentials.
"I'm standing here tonight because on March 8, my life changed in an instant," Hall said. She thanked first responders and neighbors for support and asked the council and community for continued help; during the meeting a family member provided a Cash App handle and the council president noted a GoFundMe had been shared on social platforms. Several councilors pledged to publicize donation collection at an upcoming community food distribution and the council later referenced the family in announcements about where residents could drop off support.
