INDIANAPOLIS -
A home which houses fire victims who have nowhere to go is now up and running in Marion County.
From the outside, the Indy Fire Rescue House looks like a typical neighborhood house. But for Missy and Gary Moore, it has been their salvation.
"After being together for 30 years, we're restarting," said Gary Moore.
Last month, the family of eight came home to find their west side apartment engulfed in flames.
"You stand there, there's nothing you can do when it's burning and it's...you're watching your entire life go up in smoke," said Moore.
After talking with firefighters in Wayne Township, Gary and Missy were connected with the founder of the Indy Fire Rescue House. A few days later, the Moores became the first family to move in.
"For up to two weeks, we will provide shelter, a place to stay, a place to lay your head, food, if necessary. We will help you get into your new place once you find it," said founder Bryan Fleck.
Everything from the house itself to all the furnishings have been donated and volunteers are working with the family to meet their every need.
"They put this home together with everything that you need. You know there's nothing that you didn't need that wasn't here," said Moore.
Other than some family photos, the Moores lost nearly everything in the fire, though they say now they have found something that has been missing for some time - hope.
"It's been so incredible, because the souls who have helped us to be here and have allowed us this time to rest while everything else is going on are encouraging us every day," said Missy Moore.
The family hopes to move in the next week, but as they leave, they vow to never forget all the people who helped them get back on their feet.
"Thank you. You can't say thank you enough, you know. If I had the power, I would have it wrote into the sky," said Moore.
Indy Fire Rescue House is a not-for-profit organization which relies on donations and volunteers to function. Right now, they only have enough funding to support one or two families victimized by fire. If you would like to help, you can visit their website at www.indyfrh.org.
The fire rescue house gives fire victims a place to start rebuilding.
Missy and Gary Moore lost their home in a fire last month.
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