Firefighters battle the house fire in Riverside on December 15th. Photo by Sally Y. Hart

One Washington County community is coming together to help one of their own after a Christmstime house fire destroyed their belongings. Donations are being taken for the family. The effort to help the family started the day of the fire at Riverside’s Casey’s General Store. Store Manager Abby Oppedahl tells KCII News, the family lost everything and needs help getting started again. The family needs everyday household items including blankets, pillows, clothes, and dishes. The family is also hoping for toys for the family’s eight-year-old girl and two three-year-old boys. Oppedahl says donations can be dropped off anytime from 5 a.m. through 11 p.m.