Care and Support for Alford Family

On the evening of April 7th, my family experienced a house fire in our childhood home in Saraland. First and foremost, everyone is safe, and we are incredibly grateful that no one was hurt. That is what matters most. We are now beginning the overwhelming process of rebuilding and recovering. A large portion of the home was destroyed, and the rest sustained significant smoke and water damage. While there is hope that some items can be salvaged, nearly everything will require extensive cleaning and storage as the home is rebuilt. Many irreplaceable items have unfortunately been lost. If you know Ladye or Alan, you know that asking for help does not come easily to them. However, we have already experienced such an outpouring of love and support from friends, family, churches, and the community, and we are so grateful. Because so many people have asked how they can help, I created this page to serve as a central place for needs over the coming weeks and months. My parents are currently staying in a hotel have started the process of replacing essential clothing and everyday items, as everything from the home must be sorted, cleaned, or replaced. Thank you all for your kindness, support, and care during such a difficult season. It truly means more than we can express. While any support is deeply appreciated, our family is fortunate to have insurance to help cover the rebuild. If you are looking for ways to help, meals and specific items listed on this page would be the most helpful during this time. (Bins/totes, gain detergent, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, baking soda) For any questions or you would like to help, please call or text me (Morgan) directly instead of my parents so I can can coordinate and keep things as simple as possible for them. 251-605-7726. My parents are handling a high volume of insurance calls and logistics and may not be able to answer!