Nearly $30,000 has been raised for the family of Theresa Korzeniecki, who died Wednesday in a house fire.
Two Highland Central School District students lost their mother and their home in one afternoon.
Now, the community and a teacher at their high school are rallying to help.
A Clintondale house fire claimed the life of Theresa M. Korzeniecki on Wednesday, said Trooper Steven Nevel, a state police spokesman. She died of smoke inhalation.
Korzeniecki's two children attend Highland High School, which prompted teacher Josh Tatum to launch a GoFundMe page for the family.
Nearly $30,000 had been raised by Saturday afternoon. Tatum has also requested that various items be donated to Korzeniecki's children and husband, a list of which is included on the page.
Tatum taught Korzeniecki's son last year, he told the Poughkeepsie Journal.
"I've used GoFundMe before for a couple of fundraisers, so it was very easy to get the page up and running quickly," Tatum said. "I knew that our community would respond. It's such a tight-knit town, and people are amazing when it comes to stepping up and helping community members who are in crisis.
"I am in awe of everyone's generosity, but not at all surprised," Tatum added.
Multiple agencies, including the Clintondale, Modena and Highland fire departments, responded to the Crescent Avenue house fire on Wednesday afternoon.