Community Rallies to Help Brianna After Devastating House Fire

On October 24, Brianna Serenity, a member of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community, lost her home in a devastating fire. The blaze also impacted her home-based business, Brianna’s Mobile Workshop.

As Brianna navigates the loss of her home, insurance claims, and an upcoming surgery in November, her community is stepping up to help.

Brianna riding at the front of the Pittsburgh Pride parade 2025. Photo by Maya Lovro.

Friend Gage Ryder has organized a GoFundMe to assist with immediate living expenses, replacing essential belongings, temporary housing, and recovery costs.

Brianna has shown up for Pittsburgh’s queer community. Now it’s our turn to show up for her.

Every donation helps, and sharing the fundraiser can make a difference, too.

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Jim Sheppard is a resident of Downtown Pittsburgh. Jim served as a Commissioner on the City of Pittsburgh Human Relations Commission which investigates instances of discrimination in the City of Pittsburgh and recommends necessary protections in our City Code to provide all people in Pittsburgh with equal opportunities. He has worked for Pittsburgh City Council, the Pittsburgh Mayor, and the Allegheny County Controller. For five years he was the President of the Steel City Stonewall Democrats. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. (He / Him / His) JimSheppard.com