LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A Lakewood family whose home was burned in an electrical fire was then left in the lurch by not one but two different contractors. Thanks to generous Denver7 Gives viewers, they are finally getting a break.
When Denver7 first reported Frank Vigil and Regina Ortega’s story in August, the family was out of insurance money and out of time after their home was severely damaged in 2022.
“We’ve got some good friends that have allowed us to move into their basement. It doesn’t feel great as a four-person family, but I’m thankful that we have good people in our lives,” said Ortega.
Their story took a positive turn on Monday when more than $2,000 worth of insulation arrived, courtesy of Denver7 Gives viewers.
And that was not the only surprise. Many volunteers offered free services to get the family back on track for their rebuild.
“They’re laid back, honest as the day is long. And they’ve been treated really bad,” said Jason Wardrip with the Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council, who has coordinated permits, HVAC inspections, and a work day this coming weekend. “We have different unions, a women’s group inside the unions, construction unions that will be here to help out.”