We have recently learned that on Tuesday July 8, 2014, when a tornado struck Goff Road in the town of Smithfield NY, NYSCA student member Stephanie DeGroat lost her parents' home, as well as 3 of her family members (Her sister Kimberly who was in their house at the time it was destroyed with her 4 month old daughter Paris, and also a relative Virginia whose home was also destroyed).

Extended family members have set up a GoFundMe account to help Stephanie's during this tragic time to raise money and help get them their necessities and back on their feet! The money will be donated to Stephanie's parents directly, who will also be caring for Kim's surviving 11 year old daughter Ariana.