How do I help my friend who just lost everything she owns in a fire?
If a friend of mine lost everything in a fire, I would tend towards the practical and send a big gift certificate for a general store like Target or WalMart. I’d also make sure that I called or sent something along after the first wave of sympathy so they wouldn’t feel forgotten. And, if I had anything that was a momento that would mean something to her, I would give it to her when she got resettled. Also, I’d cruise yard sales and Freecycle for useful stuff for her if we lived close enough that I could bring it over.
