DRESDEN — A fire on May 19 destroyed Rick Finney's warehouse in Dresden, which housed the Humble Hearts Community Resource Center, rendering the facility a total loss and wiping out all inventory stored at the site.

"We lost all of our inventory," Humble Hearts' Coordinator Michelle Chapell said. The center had provided the community with clothing, food, basic necessities, referrals, support, and encouragement, particularly serving people impacted by incarceration—including individuals returning home from jail or prison and their families.

"Nobody was ever turned away," Chapell said. "Humble Hearts was a place where people knew they could come without shame and leave with support," said Deana Clement, a volunteer.

Chapell expressed deep appreciation for the response following the fire. "My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude for the outreach that has come from the community," she said. She also thanked firefighters, EMTs, and police for their efforts during the incident and praised building owner Rick Finney.

Despite the loss, Chapell hopes to continue meeting community needs. "The need is vast, it really is," she said. "We're midway through the year. I'm hoping to be able to do something to, you know, to help fill that need again this Christmas."

A fundraiser will be held at Dresden's Sonic Drive-In from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, with 15% of sales benefiting Humble Hearts' recovery efforts. Donations can be made through an online link, and volunteers can contact the center by calling 731-499-6804, emailing HumbleHeartsCRC@gmail.com, or messaging via social media.