Local Teen Raising Funds for Family Left Homeless by Fire

A Merrimack High School student is trying to raise money to help out her neighbors after their home was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.

Amanda Petrain said the family didn't have insurance, and she's raising money to help them get back on their feet, according to the GoFundMe.com page. Patch has partnered with GoFundMe and is helping to highlight worthy campaigns in local communities.

Since March 8, 8 people have already donated $146. The goal was $146, but donations are still being accepted.

From the page:

hi everyone, there was a house fire in merrimack just the other day and they happen to be one of my neighbors. the family who's house caught on fire lost everything in it and unfortunately don't have insurance. i'm trying to raise money to help them get back on their feet for when they get a new home and have to replace everything. any donation would be more than generous and it would mean a lot. thank you!