The Dickson Rd home of Kent Robinson, his partner, Savanna Wichman, and their five children - Winter, 2, Tayla-Rose, 3, Riley, 6, Bella, 9, and 4-month-old Alistair - was badly damaged by fire on Sunday afternoon.
Fire investigator Jon Rewi said the fire was believed to have been started by a spark from a chisel-sharpening tool. The house would likely need to be rebuilt.
The Bay of Plenty Times also fielded several calls from people offering to donate beds, furniture and other items.
A Givealittle page set up to help the family had raised $6273 yesterday.
Ms Wichman's mother, Clare Jefferies, drove from Pokeno to Papamoa "in a daze" on Sunday after learning the rented house she once called home was on fire.
"I got into the car and just kept driving. I didn't know what I would find ... I didn't know until about 40 minutes before I arrived at the house that everyone was okay. It was a huge relief when I saw Kent standing there holding my grand-daughter," Mrs Jefferies said.
"I was devastated when I saw the house. It's been a huge loss for Ken and Savanna."
Mrs Jefferies said the family had been blown away by the fantastic offers of help, including from complete strangers. "I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for their generosity, love and support."
The Papamoa owners of a local daycare centre, who also made contact with the newspaper yesterday, had offered to provide free daycare for the youngest children in the family, including free pick-up and drop off.
How you can help
To drop off a donation to the Papamoa Support Centre call 07- 574 7170.
Or to make a cash donation click on Givealittle page