Veterans group raising money for family after devastating house fire

December 10, 2021

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Mackenzie WanickaThe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022 is ensuring a local family doesn’t go without after their home went up in flames last month.On Saturday, the VFW is hosting a fundraising event for Tabetha Nichols and her family. Activities include a motorcycle ride starting at the VFW at 1 p.m., barbecue plates for $10 starting at 3 p.m., music, karaoke and more.“Our main mission is taking care of our veterans and of our community and this is part of our community,” said VFW commander, Donnie Nelson.

Nichols is an employee at the VFW, Nelson said, and that makes her one of their own.“Tuscaloosa has always been wonderful in giving out their hearts in their community and stepping up when we need to and we’re just a vessel to facilitate what at our VFW,” said Nelson.The family is in need of clothing in addition to monetary donations, Nelson said.Sizes needed include:<ul><li data-ogsc=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”>Women’s small shirts/jackets</li><li data-ogsc=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”>Women’s pants sizes 2-4</li><li data-ogsc=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”>Women’s shoes size 7.5</li><li data-ogsc=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”>Girls clothes size 7-8</li><li data-ogsc=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”>Girls shoes youth size 1</li><li data-ogsc=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”>Toddler size 11 months</li><li data-ogsc=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”>Boys shoes toddler size 3</li></ul>Donations can be dropped off at the VFW Post 6022, 7001 University Blvd. E. in Cottondale.There is also a GoFundMe available for those who can lend a hand financially. <a href=”https://www.gofundme.com/f/nichols-house-fire-benefit?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>You can find it right here.</a>