A bulldozer ran into her house. HELP!

hippietofugirl
hippietofugirl Posts: 430
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
There's a girl in my class who had a bulldozer run into her house, and she's living in a hotel right now. She's really upset and our class wants to do some sort of charity for her, but I'm short on cash so does anyone have any ideas for some sort of care package or item/thing I could get her?

EDIT: Sorry, I should have specified: I don't know whats going on as far as her insurance goes. We are not trying to raise money for her to get her house fixed, we just want to get her cheap things, giftcards etc that she could use while shes living in the hotel.

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  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    First start a charity for educating bulldozer operators.
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    LOL
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    bump?
  • cakelady69
    cakelady69 Posts: 228
    Is the red cross able to help the family. Not sure if they can or not. Are they part of a church? Sometimes the church will help out. I'm sure they would appreciate meals. Even if it is nothing major, its more than she has.
  • Tiggerrick
    Tiggerrick Posts: 1,078 Member
    You have stuff.... ebay helps you sell stuff... you get money...connect the dots.
  • Meloyelo2010
    Meloyelo2010 Posts: 171 Member
    Crisis centers in her area or churches could be of help.
  • Sasssy69
    Sasssy69 Posts: 547 Member
    Why is your friend not in contact with the bulldozer operator's insurance company? The bulldozer operator is responsible for her displacement; therefore, he (his insurance) is responsible for this sort of thing. Also, does your friend not have home owners insurance? When my house caught fire last month, my insurance covered it all.
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    You have stuff.... ebay helps you sell stuff... you get money...connect the dots.

    I was thinking more along the lines of care packages, or food giftcards (something relatively cheap), but Yes, THANK YOU. I will go ahead and sell everything I own on ebay so I can buy her a new house. Great.
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    Why is your friend not in contact with the bulldozer operator's insurance company? The bulldozer operator is responsible for her displacement; therefore, he (his insurance) is responsible for this sort of thing. Also, does your friend not have home owners insurance? When my house caught fire last month, my insurance covered it all.

    I'm not really sure what's going on as far as insurance goes, but the class knows shes upset, and shes staying in a hotel right now. That's all we know. We're having class tomorrow so I was trying to think of something cheap I could bring for her or something she would appreciate in her situation.
  • RainHoward
    RainHoward Posts: 1,599 Member
    Try a hug and a shoulder, both free and priceless at the same time.
  • FiercelyBeautiful
    FiercelyBeautiful Posts: 590 Member
    Why is your friend not in contact with the bulldozer operator's insurance company? The bulldozer operator is responsible for her displacement; therefore, he (his insurance) is responsible for this sort of thing. Also, does your friend not have home owners insurance? When my house caught fire last month, my insurance covered it all.

    I'm not really sure what's going on as far as insurance goes, but the class knows shes upset, and shes staying in a hotel right now. That's all we know. We're having class tomorrow so I was trying to think of something cheap I could bring for her or something she would appreciate in her situation.

    I would suggest a little food care package with a few healthy snacks and some fruit. Things she can keep in her hotel room.You can even gather some unopened stuff from your personal stock to save some cash. Maybe that and a gift card to starbucks with a card :)
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    Why is your friend not in contact with the bulldozer operator's insurance company? The bulldozer operator is responsible for her displacement; therefore, he (his insurance) is responsible for this sort of thing. Also, does your friend not have home owners insurance? When my house caught fire last month, my insurance covered it all.

    I'm not really sure what's going on as far as insurance goes, but the class knows shes upset, and shes staying in a hotel right now. That's all we know. We're having class tomorrow so I was trying to think of something cheap I could bring for her or something she would appreciate in her situation.

    I would suggest a little food care package with a few healthy snacks and some fruit. Things she can keep in her hotel room.You can even gather some unopened stuff from your personal stock to save some cash. Maybe that and a gift card to starbucks with a card :)


    Thank you! I didn't think of a fruit basket and I probably do have a few food items I could give away. Most helpful suggestion so far!:flowerforyou:
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Get her something she'd likely be needing; whether that be some cosmetics or something similar.
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Soap, lotion, etc. gift cert to subway, laundromat, etc
  • DaSavedSinner
    DaSavedSinner Posts: 211 Member
    If you want to do a gift card try giving one for a Dollar store, I am not sure if you have a dollar tree in your area but the ones by us have many things that would help including food, drink, baby items, dishes, cooking utensils, some clothing items, toiletries and even just things to do to help occupy such as coloring books, toys(for kids), puzzle books etc ....All for $1 or less. If that is not an option check your local churches if they cannot help 90% of the time they can refer you to someone that can.

    I wish your friend the best on their situation.
  • Themuseinme
    Themuseinme Posts: 224 Member
    Go to people you use for stuff and see if they would donate to the cause.Sometimes folks will do it for advertising purposes as much as kindness. Like your hairderesser, masseuse , restaurant, healthfood sotre etc for vitamins etc.
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