Wednesday December 11, 2019 a fire took so much from three extraordinary people. 84 year old Salvatore Albert  lost most everything in his home along with 75% of the house itself. He lost the security of the home he’d lived in since 1966. Phil Gambini lost most of his  belongings and his section of the home. Cori lost the dream she had invested money, blood, sweat and tears into. She was looking forward to moving in with her father  and having a place in the city. 

No one was hurt in the fire. They are so lucky to have each other and they know that. One of the reasons I’m glad to be associated with them and started this fundraiser. Cori’s dad is known by all her coworkers to come and bring her meals at her office - as Cori works many long volunteer after hours in service of her members and community. He showed up on picket lines to support union members. Phil is a dedicated journalist, and devoted to his profession as he is to his family, about to embark on a new job at the Investigative Post.

While insurance will hopefully cover repairs and rebuilding, there are things that they need to get by in their day to day life that we all need - like clothes, mattress and things that are important specifically to them.  Since Cori purchased the home from her father, insurance will not cover the contents that were lost.

Please give a bit to make this life altering event a little more tolerable this holiday season.