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Family Loses Home to Fire, Neighbors Plan Donation Drive

A donation drive is scheduled Friday for the family who lost their home to a fire earlier this week.

Neighbors are stepping up to help a by holding a donation drive.

The donation drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at 2263 Shetland Road, off Bluebell Drive in Springtown.

Elaine Border, who is hosting the donation drive, said the family lost everything in the fire.

"We need anything and everything, including dog food," she said.

Meanwhile, officials continue to investigate the cause and origin of the house blaze.

Elaine Border June 14, 2012 at 01:42 pm
I apologize for not being more specific. All men in family are BIG guys! At least 6'3 plus (maybe taller). Size wise, I would say XXL. Shoe size is 14. The woman of house is probably 12-14ish in size. I do know her favorite color is purple. Gift cards may be best. Diet dog food if at all possible. Thank you so much for your kindness. It's greatly appreciated.
trever June 14, 2012 at 01:50 pm
I would second that gift cards if possible would be best way
Kari Van Horn Guidry June 14, 2012 at 02:09 pm
Can gift cards be mailed to you Elaine if someone can't make it to the drive?
THERESA June 14, 2012 at 02:19 pm
I have brand new Nikes my grandson wore maybe once, they are either boys size 10 or 11. Can you use these?
Elaine Border June 14, 2012 at 02:32 pm
Theresa - Unfortunately, it would have to be size 14 or larger. Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness :)
Elaine Border June 14, 2012 at 02:33 pm
@ Kari - yes, you may mail to the address provided on Shetland. Thank you!
Ashley June 14, 2012 at 03:12 pm
Hi Elaine. I used to live across from you. My parents still do. I will be visiting on Saturday and Monday. Can I drop off then?
Ashley June 14, 2012 at 03:19 pm
Is there Going to be a fund set up to help them afford somewhere to stay at the moment?
Lynette Jones-Murphy June 14, 2012 at 04:17 pm
What kind of work do the guys do? My husband is in construction and is also a tall guy. He has a lot of work an regular clothes in FABULOUS condition that we were going to donate. We are going out of town in a few minutes and will be back Sunday. I would love to drop off some stuff for this family.
Hilda McIntyre June 14, 2012 at 04:59 pm
Can they use some chairs and sofa's? Did they have insurance?
Kenneth Caldwell June 14, 2012 at 05:44 pm
I know this family personally and it really makes me happy to see everyone pitch in for such a great in this time of need. Makes me proud to be born and raised in this great town of Livermore !
@ Lynette I'm sure whatever clothes you can donate will be greatly appreciated and if you haven't left I'm willing to meet up with you and grab whatever it is that you have.
Elaine Border June 14, 2012 at 05:50 pm
@ Ashley - yes, anytime is fine.... Thank you.
@ Hilda - Sunday when you return home is fine - thank you! Thanks Kenneth!
Elaine Border June 14, 2012 at 05:53 pm
Just a shout out to everyone involved - A BIG THANK YOU!!!!
I'm truly amazed by the overwhelming response and thoughts....
Elaine Border June 14, 2012 at 06:23 pm
Sorry - I miss posted....
@ Lynette - Sunday is fine @ Hilda - until family gets settled with a house or apt, i I have no place to store big items like furniture - I would love it.... Perhaps a local person has room? Please let me know
Michelle Gatkin June 14, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Elaine is it possible to drop off stuff a little before 10?
Elaine Border June 15, 2012 at 12:29 am
Michelle - no problem :)
Michelle Gatkin June 15, 2012 at 02:06 am
Thank you. My husband will be dropping some stuff off to yiu guys in the morning. Great thing you're doing for this family!
Denise Garrigan-Burkett June 15, 2012 at 02:31 am
I don't know the family. However my father (a retired Livermore firefighter) and I will be by to help. Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved.
Elaine Border June 15, 2012 at 02:45 am
Michelle - thank you...you as well for the contribution.
@ Denise - that sounds great, Look forward to seeing you both.
Adrienne June 15, 2012 at 06:23 pm
i work at vans health foods downtown, we will be putting together a care package today for the family. Our thoughts are with them
Denise Garrigan-Burkett June 15, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Adrienne...Thanks you again for the donations. My father and I will be meeting up with the family tomorrow to give them all the donations we collected today. Because of you and the MANY other local merchants in our wonderful community that gave my father and I today.....We made a difference in quality of ones life!!! I love Livermore
Denise Garrigan-Burkett June 15, 2012 at 10:18 pm
May I just add...Today was only one day in the many more to come for this family. So I am working with my bank to set up "fire fund" account for those of you that wished to give $ for families fetcher needs. I will keep all posted on our efforts. The two boys (young men) are still in need of properly sized clothes. Big and Tall store stuff.
mia June 16, 2012 at 04:53 am
you can put a empty box in mexicans store for donations$
Elaine Border June 16, 2012 at 02:54 pm
I would like to say "thank you" to everyone who came by yesterday! We had an awesome turnout for the family in need at this very difficult time. Gift cards, clothes, furniiture, food, etc... I'm humbled by the the wonderful people who pitched in as well as local merchants and neighboring towns. Livermore - you're the BEST!
kris smith June 17, 2012 at 03:24 pm
what a great community we live in. In such hard times to see everyone pull together. This makes me proud to say I live in Livermore, our city always gets such a bad rap. I hope the family knows just how much they are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Bliss June 18, 2012 at 12:38 am
We were out of town until today but would really like to donate to the family. Is there somewhere we could drop off a gift card? Thanks!
Sarah
Lynette Jones-Murphy June 18, 2012 at 12:49 pm
We got back really late last night. I will collect all the items and drop them by tomorrow.
Elaine Border June 18, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Sarah - you may mail or come by. Whatever is easiest for you :) Thank you.
Lynette - anytime! Thank you.
Jenn F. June 21, 2012 at 05:27 pm
Are you still taking donations for the family? We have some men's gently used clothing in XXL that we'd like to donate. Please let us know, thank you!
Sarah Bliss July 3, 2012 at 11:24 am
Elaine,
I'm dropping gift cards to Target in the mail today. We also have a TV, gas grill, washer and dryer. Please email me directly if they can use any of these. sbliss321@comcast.net Thanks, Sarah

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