Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Fire Update

Wendy and other folks are organizing for a pickup for a wider effort to help the people who are now homeless because of the recent fire in West Bend.  Here are a couple of stories from the Daily News regarding the fire. 

Charges sought in fire

Church leads effort to help displaced families

Couple thoughts… it is great to see how the good people of our community have come together to help our neighbors.  It’s truly heartening.

(5) Comments
Posted by Owen at 0729 hrs
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  1. If anyone will be in the Tosa area this evening and would like to donate anything, here’s some info on how to do it http://is.gd/bh3Xd

    Posted by Chris from Racine on April 06, 2010 at 0802 hrs


  2. “Organizing” is too strong a word. I’m just offering to pick stuff up. The Community Church is doing ALL the work. I’m just offering to bring stuff to them. grin

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on April 06, 2010 at 1045 hrs


  3. I dropped off some household items at Community Church today. The basement was packed with clothes, useful items, furniture, toys and more. Several church members were sorting the clothes to make it easy for the families to find what they need.
    It is a good start for all the families. GOOD JOB West Bend!! We are blessed to be a blessing to others.
    The collection continues all week.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on April 06, 2010 at 1716 hrs


  4. We are in need of two trailers to store furniture in.  We are running out of room!  Can anyone make some calls?  Kruepke perhaps or ???  Still need BOXES!

    Posted by GAMazy on April 06, 2010 at 1819 hrs


  5. Kruepke generously donated a trailer!  :-D

    We have plenty of clothes.  Need new bedding and pillows.  Some complained about asking for new, but health issues and allergies would be in the forefront of that request.  We won’t turn away very gently used sheets, comforters if freshly washed and in nice condition.

    Account has been set up at M&I.  Here’s the info: 

    FINANCIAL DONATIONS:  If you care to make a monetary donation to help these 25 displaced families, you can send it to M&I Bank in West Bend at 321 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI 53095.  Checks may be made out to:  Community Church f/b/o Stonebridge Apartment Fire

    Posted by GAMazy on April 08, 2010 at 1343 hrs


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