Chuck Geiger isn't one to complain about the ailments he deals with related to his service to our country during the Vietnam War. He's currently disabled and was living in his home in Brighton Heights.
I say "was" because he can't stay there now, not since a devastating fire in March. An electrical fire broke out in the kitchen and nearly claimed his life in the middle of the night. Chuck managed to escape but lost his pets to the fire.
Watch the video on this page to meet Chuck as he tells Arianna Bazzy about what happened and what he's dealing with. You'll also meet a long-time Get Marty friend, Steve Mazza, who reached out to us after learning about Chuck's situation.
It's been several months since that horrifying fire. Chuck has been able to remove a lot of the burned pieces inside his home, including charred and water-damaged drywall but there's still a lot to be done.
Several months later, with no homeowner's insurance, Chuck is stuck. He's no closer to getting back into his home, and frankly, it's not safe to do so.
He's living with his daughter up the street and trying to save the home that's been in his family since the 1920s. There's currently a condemnation notice posted outside the front door, but there is good news that the house CAN be saved.
That's the initial thought from Steve Mazza who took us inside to see the damage up close. There's a lot of work to be done, beginning with treating the home to deal with the remaining smoke and fire damage. As Steve said, this is no quick fix. He's already pledging the manpower and expertise of his team with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.
It will take a coordinated effort and there are lots of things needed including materials, manpower, and of course money. As we map out the plan we'll be sharing more with you about how you can help bring Chuck home!
You can always start with the GoFundMe that his family is managing: House caught on fire,3 dogs dead, retired military