Fundraiser raises money for officer, 6 kids who lost everything in fire

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A fundraiser was held Friday for a DeKalb County police officer who lost everything in a house fire and has been living in a hotel with his six kids.

Hundreds showed up to the event organized by Marty William's extended family in blue to help him and his family.

They lost their mother two years ago, then just two weeks ago they lost everything in a house fire and have been living out of a hotel.

Many saw their story on Channel 2 Action News and wanted to help.

Bags and bags of donations poured in at DeKalb police department's south precinct.

"It's very overwhelming, very loving, good to see the community come together to show such appreciation and love," Williams said.

Besides clothes, the kids need things like books and toys, but also just money for food and finding a new home.

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The owner of South DeKalb Towing saw our story and showed up with a $1,500 check.

"I feel for him and his kids, sad case, his wife passed away two years ago, saw all those little girls, I just had a girl. It touched me,” said Walter Jackson.

Little 7-year-old Anijah has a message for everyone."I want to say thank you for helping us with all this stuff you are doing," the little girl said.

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