A family in the 400 block of Madison Street NE has been displaced by a fire that completely destroyed their home. The fire was covered by local news here, here, and here. ANC Commissioner LaRoya Huff (4B09) has organized a donation drive to assist the family. Donations will be accepted at the Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Road NE) on January 8, 2020, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please keep the family in your thoughts and assist as you can. I will provide information on other efforts as I hear of them.

Below is the notice from Commissioner Huff with specific donation information. Contact Commissioner Huff at (202) 704-2427 if you have any questions:

Greetings Everyone,

The latest update on on our neighbors in Riggs Park who experienced the devastating fire yesterday at 445 Madison Street NE is that Mrs. Caviness-Bey is still recuperating in the hospital and needs our love and prayers. As for the children Laylaa who is 7 years old, Quinten 2 years old and Lamecia “Mi-Mi” who is 14 years old are doing well and came to visit their dog today at the neighbors Ms. Dee Dee’s house and had dinner with their other neighbor Ms. Judy. Mr. Caviness-Bey is still at his wife’s side, taking care of his family and managing his business affairs. So many people have reached out to support the family and as promised the following are the sizes needed for family of eight (8):

Laylaa – Girl: Size 6/7 clothes, shoes 2 or 3
Uniforms: Red polo top, Black pants
Coat: 6X, 8

Quinten – Boy: Size 3T – 4T
Shoes 9 or 10
Diapers: Size 5 or Pull Ups
Coat: 4T, 4

Lamecia – Girl:
Tops XS, Pants Size 5 (Tall Slim)
Shoes: 8 or 8.5
Coat: Small, Size 5
Uniform: White Polo, Navy Blue Pants

Mrs. Caviness-Bey – Female
Size: 18
Shoes: 10.5
Coat: 20, 2X

Mr. Caviness-Bey – Male
2X Clothes, 38 pants
Coat: 2X, 40
Shoe: 10.5

Zaid – Male
Clothes: Large, 34 waist
Shoes: 10, 10.5
Coat: XL

Tarsha – Female
Clothes Size 0-2 Shoes: Size 7
Coat: 5, Small

Tiara – Female
Clothes Size 10, Shoes: Size 8.5, 9
Coat: Size 12, Large

TShirts, Belts, Pocketbooks, Wallets, Underwear, Sweaters, Cosmetics and Toiletries. Toys for the smaller children are welcomed.

The family says Thank You for the Love and Prayers extended to them. I want to also say Thank You 🙏 to you ALL as well. I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, January 8th. Donations accepted between 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center at 501-B Riggs Road NE. I’m looking to have the family join us and present their gifts to them between 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Please continue to pray for the family and our community. Forever For the ❤️ of RIGGS Park! God Bless you ALL.

Sincerely,

Commissioner LaRoya A. Huff
ANC 4B-09