Pages

▼

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Richmond Highlands Neighborhood collecting donations for fire-impacted families

The fire was still smoldering the next day
Photo by Finn Huffstetter
The RHNA has set up an account at Chase Bank to accept donations for the families impacted by the house explosion and fire on Wednesday.

One home was completely destroyed and the homes on either side were damaged by fire, smoke, and water.

Lisa Surowiec of the Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association said that people can donate at the Midvale Chase Bank branch, to the "Richmond Highlands Fire Fund."

She added that they will also accept checks or cash or other donations at the RHNA meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at the Rec Center, from 7-8:30pm.

"We are asking you to come out in support of the families who were impacted by the fire Wednesday night. One home was completely lost, and two others were damaged - one which forced the family out of their house for a time."

Drop by the Rec Center, 16544 Fremont Ave N (just south of Shorewood High School) on Tuesday evening between 7 and 8:30 pm. 

The RHNA has a wish list of needed items. Cash, grocery or store gift cards, or gas cards would be gratefully accepted.

The neighborhood association will match the first cash donations up to $250. 

For updates on the needs of these families, check the neighborhood website.

Here are the immediate needs:
  • Girls' clothes, size 5-6, shoe size 12
  • Boys' clothes, size 14, shoe size 7 or -71/2 mens
  • Women's clothes, size 0, shoe size 7
  • Mens' clothes size M/L
Toys for the children: hot wheels, big trucks, anything pink, butterflies, ballet or anything to do with dance, kitties, and dolls.

Everyone is welcome; you can simply drop something off, or stay to socialize over cookies.

The Highland Terrace PTA is also accepting donations on behalf of one of the families. Information on donating through the PTA will be posted on their website.

For more information, contact:

at

No comments:

Post a Comment

We encourage the thoughtful sharing of information and ideas. We expect comments to be civil and respectful, with no personal attacks or offensive language. We reserve the right to delete any comment.