A South Side boutique, alongside community members, is helping a family of seven rebuild their lives after they lost their home in a fire.
and damaged nearly everything inside.
Since then, the Saucedo family has been trying to manage their living situation while insurance agents work to help. “Maybe because our culture, we carry ourselves, you know, with the high pride and, you know, you don’t ask for help,” Saucedo said. “Then the next thing I knew, somebody had posted on Facebook that they’re not going to ask for help. So we are. And word started spreading and word started spreading.”Marianita’s, a boutique on the South Side, wanted to join in and support one of its loyal customers.
While the family works to get back on their feet, they’re thankful to have the support of the community.
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