What terrible news for you and everyone in the complex; so glad it's just "things" that got hurt, but how upsetting and shocking.

I'm trying to think of other resources for you....

I'd call your local Red Cross as they may have a fund for people who've experienced something similar or be a great help pointing you to organizations that have clothing etc for families in need.

If they can't help, I would call the closest domestic abuse shelter and explain that while you AREN'T in need of their services, you were hoping they might point you to community resources that help get people up and running in "new lives" quickly. IME they will have a wealth of suggestions for your family.

Take care!

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So glad that your family is okay. I hope that no one was hurt in the fire, pets included.

I am so sorry to hear this happened to you.

Oh my goodness, this is so awful! I'm glad that you and your family are safe.

I don't think I have any women's or childrens' clothes to offer, but I've got shoes and boots (size 8, 8 1/2) and my guy has a bunch of great shirts and jackets that he's happy to part with (not sure if you're married etc).

Also, what about sheets and blankets? Dishware? Toilettries? Make up? Homemade cookies? Please don't be shy, post an enormous list, we want to help!

Shauntelle, I cannot tell you how sorry I am. Please let me know what size/gender children's clothes you need, and I'll see what I can do. I'm so glad you are all safe. My thoughts are with you.

Shauntelle - I am so sorry this happened to you and your family! But also relieved that none of your family was hurt!

Shauntelle: Sorry to hear of this! I had no idea that this is what your thread title was referring to...I'm glad your family is OK, that's the important thing.

I'm somewhat smaller than you so I don't think I have much to give...but if you have needs other than clothing, please let us know!

Oh, Shauntelle! This is awful! I'm so sorry this has happened! Please do post everybody's sizes and your needs so we can see what we can do!

Lynn~ PM-ing is short for personal messaging, under each members picture there is 'send message' in pink click on it and you will be redirected to a message page. You can view any messages you send or recive by going to the top of the page next to your name and clicking on messages x

Rosee, thanks for posting Shauntelle's Pinterest link. Do take a look, girls, if you haven't already - it looks like she loves greys, yellows, and turquoise...

Shauntelle, I am so so sorry. What a horrible and extremely scary experience. Thank goodness you and your family weren't hurt! (I hope the people and pets on the other floors are alright too?). It must all feel very overwhelming at the moment.

Please do post your childrens' and husband's sizes too, and perhaps you could tell us your shoe size as well? (I wear a larger size than you, but I'll have a look in my closet anyway).
Like someone else already pointed out: I think people at work will completely understand that you have a very limited wardrobe at the moment and that it will take some time to start rebuilding it.

Hugs and good vibes for your entire family!

OMG...I am SO sorry this happened! TG you and your family (and any pets, I hope) are safe...please add me to the list of *anything* I can help out with. Im way bigger than you, but wear 8.5 W shoes and have lots of household items, toiletries and purses I'd be happy to send you...take care!

OH NO! I'm so sorry to hear this! I will go home and sort through the items I'd been saving to swap as soon as I get off work. I am about a 4 on bottom, but my top half is a similar size and I have tons of career wear. Will post pics if I see something you might be interested in. Big hugs to you!

Shautelle-I'm so sorry. I have a bag of boys clothes sizes 5 and 6 that I was going to donate. If your children can use them I will be happy to send them to you.
I will look in my closet tonight too.
Please keep us posted. Hugs to all of you.

So sorry to hear, sending hugs. I'm an 8.5 in shoes and have one or two pumps that may work for the office. Also I'm a 4 on the bottom and a S on top, I may have a couple of pieces I can send for office wear if they are your size.

Shauntelle... I am so sorry for that terrible loss! It sounds like the forum has got you covered. I will look for your sizes when I am out thrifting. L

Shauntelle, I am so sorry for all that has happened (hugs) I am also very glad that you and your loved ones are safe and strong. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. I wear a M in tops but sometimes a S and 8-10 on the bottom. I have been meaning to sort through my clothes and weed some aside for consignment and I will be more than happy to send them your way.
Unfortunately I gave away a lot of bags and shoes prior to moving recently.

Wow. I'm so sorry. What a thing to go through! And quite a time of adjustment to deal with the loss while living in an unfamiliar place that I imagine is probably cramped. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shauntelle, I am so sorry! If you PM me a mailing address, I might have some women's items to send you. (((hugs)))

I am so sorry but Thank God that you are all safe and well.

Oh Shauntelle, so sorry to hear about this! I'm glad that you and your family are safe.

Shauntelle - I am so sorry to hear about this! Please let us know what household items you need too - as my husband and I are moving in May, and we have things that we could just as easily send to you, rather than move them! Are you going to make up a list for the forum? Take care - sending you prayers and good thoughts!

Hi everyone!

I've been offline for the last few days - just returned back to work!--so I hadn't had the chance to read or respond to your messages but I really want to say THANK YOU to all of you who have reached out to me with encouragement and offers of clothing and everything... I appreciate it so much, more than words can say, especially because I'm a newbie on the forum... it says so much about all of you that you could reach out in so much kindness to me when I'm a total stranger to you. I can't even express my gratitude...

Edited to add:

I just finished reading through all the responses and it just makes me feel so happy to be part of this community! I have had several of you contact me privately with offers of things I could wear to work so I think I will be covered. We've also had several people donate household items to us so I also think we will have everything we need to start rebuilding our home as soon as we have found a place (still waiting to hear about the application we put in on Monday morning). What we could really use is clothing for my husband. He is fairly slim compared to most of our friends and I can't persuade him to buy anything because he wants to save the cash we have for getting moved (hopefully this weekend).

He wears a large size shirt and a 32x32 in pants. Please feel free to message me for an address.

Thank you all again for everything!!! I really appreciate it...

Shauntelle

Hi Shauntelle, I am so so sorry. I have only just read your post. If there is anything I can do please do get in touch.

Send big hugs and strength to you xx