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Foster family of 13 needs help rebuilding after fire

May 7, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

Dear Editor:

On April 8, our family’s home was severely damaged by a fire. My son Casey and I were there when it started. Thankfully, we made it out safely, but the back of the house was destroyed and the rest was left unlivable due to massive smoke damage. We lost nearly all of our belongings.

Twelve years ago, my wife and I fell in love with Page County. In searching for ways to give back to our community, we decided to become foster parents. Since then we’ve cared for over 40 children, adopted five, and are close to finalizing the adoption of a sixth. Right now, we’re caring for 10 children, ages 8 to 18.

We’re currently staying in the gymnasium of Stanley Seventh-Day Adventist School and doing our best to keep things stable for the kids. Our adult children have launched a GiveSendGo fundraiser to help us find new housing and replace essentials.

If you would like to help, visit givesendgo.com or CLICK HERE

or contact me directly at daniel.larry.snider@gmail.com

Dan Snider ~ Stanley, Va.

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