In the aftermath of a fire that broke out Nov. 24 and destroyed the home at 7 Deer St., displacing Melissa McDonald and her daughter, Olivia DeMello, an outpouring of aid from local businesses, faith groups and members of the community has been “overwhelming.”
A GoFundMe campaign created on McDonald's behalf recently topped $29,355 in donations. McDonald said she and her daughter have received over $5,000 in gift cards. Gift baskets and other considerate gestures, big and small, have been instrumental in rebuilding their lives.
“My main goal was to get Olivia on her feet,” McDonald said, adding that her daughter is a high school junior. “We ran out with literally what was on our backs, and no shoes.”
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