According to the Ada First United Methodist Church, the Ada family that lost their home on January 21 to a fire is staying in Lima until new housing is found in Ada.

The family's home was a total loss. The children have received one pair of shoes each, a new coat, hat, and gloves from family friends. The children have limited clothes, shoes and no toys. The family has received some bedding donations.

Donations of smaller toys, clothing, underwear, socks and shoes are being accepted at the nurse's clinic at the Ada Schools and at the church office throughout the week of January 24.

Family sizes:
Girl, age 5, size 5T, size 10 shoes
Boy, age 5, size 5T, size 11 shoes
Girl, age 9, size 7/8, size 1 shoes
Woman, size 3x, tops and pants
Man, 38/30, pants and large shirts
Man, 30/30, pants and medium shirts
Man, 40/30, pants and 3x shirts

Monetary donations can be given to the elementary office through Friday, Jan 28.