Dear Friends,

Asking for the possibility for you to give back this Holiday Season. A family very close to our hearts, and who have only been in this country for 10 months(from Colombia) have suffered a fire in their apartment building after one of their Christmas candles caught the tree on fire. Along with damage to their own belongings, today they were hit with an invoice for $1652.00 due immediately for damages to the dwelling. We have contacted Legal Aid to help the family, but they are closed for the holidays and the Management Company is threatening eviction if the balance is not paid due to the fact that they have sold their property. My husband and I have helped with the renovations and will be helping with Christmas gifts as well, we are just trying to give this family a good first Christmas in Canada. If you are willing to donate a gift, or even a Christmas card with well wishes, I know they would appreciate it so very much! The family consists of a father, mother, son (15 years of age) and daughter (12 years of age). The parents do not speak English, but the two children are learning!

Please let me know if you are interested in helping out. You can email me at marisa@jgdrywallandpainting.com

Thanks!