House Fire :: Update and new needs

Thanks so much to all who have responded to the needs of the Bass Family who lost everything in their rental house to a fire with no insurance.  We've raised $1000 and tons of clothes, shoes & toys, etc.  I spent several hours with the Bass Family yesterday.  They joined us for brunch after church and then I helped them get all the donations to their new temporary residence.  Today, Monday, they are moving in with family until the rental house is remodeled.  The house they are staying in will have 11 kids (6 of their own) and 4 adults, so it will be a bit crazy for them but they are very thankful to have a place to stay.  If any of you ever want to take their kids out for a few hours, they would love it. They have been overwhelmed by the response of many and haven't stopped saying thank you. 

Updated needs:
As they receive donations, they are keeping me up to speed on what they still need and no longer need.  Here is the updated list of needs:

3 Comforters & Sheets (Twin)
Socks
Under clothes / Underwear (Bras 34a & 36b)
T-shirts
Toys
Food
Boy's shorts (sizes 4, 7, 8, 12)
Girl's shorts (size 5)
Men's shorts (size 32 & 38)
Towels
Washing powder
Ladies clothes size 7 & med tops
Wii video games & controllers for boys
Soap, lotion, toothpaste, etc
School supplies - 4 book bags for kids (3 boy, 1 girl), paper, pencils, notebooks, etc

Clothing sizes: boy's 4T, 7, 8 & 12; girls 5 junior & small tops; men's size 32 pants & medium top. Women's size 6-8 and men's XL

Their greatest need is financial.  Carlos has a good job but the time he has had to take off work is unpaid.  Tessie does not have a job as a stay-at-home mom, but I'm working with her to try to find a job (if you have any leads let me know).

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Here is a link to the previous blog I wrote with the story.

Thanks for being the hands and feet of Jesus to this amazing family!  I'll keep you posted!

For His Name!
Dave
dave@northchurchstl.com
Eph 3:20