The family of ten from Williamsville, left homeless by a recent fire, is expressing gratitude for the public support they have received and remains hopeful of getting enough materials to rebuild their home.

Elaine Mohammed, the 53-year-old matriarch and a cancer survivor, spoke to Newsday on November 7, saying the family has already received grocery items and clothing from generous members of the community.

"I am grateful to all the people who reached out to us. Some people say they will help with materials. Even if it is only one brick, we would be thankful, because if 100 people give one brick, that's 100 bricks," Mohammed said.