Read here to get the latest on the fire that hit the 700 block of East Chestnut Street last night.
If you want to help, there are a few ways to do it.
The Red Cross says that anyone who wants to donate new or gently used household goods can bring them to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 15 N. Broad St., York the following dates and times:
Today from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday July 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday July 11 between 9 a.m. and noon.
Read on to see items needed and other places to help ...
If you want to help, there are a few ways to do it.
The Red Cross says that anyone who wants to donate new or gently used household goods can bring them to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 15 N. Broad St., York the following dates and times:
Today from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday July 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday July 11 between 9 a.m. and noon.
Read on to see items needed and other places to help ...
Items needed, according to the Red Cross, are:
Kitchen supplies - pots, pans, dishes
Bathroom supplies - towels, wash cloths, etc
Beds
Bed linens
Small dressers
Small appliances
Kitchen furniture
Clothing for men, women and children (from 5 months old to 70 years old)
A local business is also helping, according to our Web site:
Kitchen supplies - pots, pans, dishes
Bathroom supplies - towels, wash cloths, etc
Beds
Bed linens
Small dressers
Small appliances
Kitchen furniture
Clothing for men, women and children (from 5 months old to 70 years old)
A local business is also helping, according to our Web site:
"U-Stor-It, at 1331 N. Sherman St., Springettsbury Township, is taking donations of "gently used" items for fire victims, said Rebekah Sweeney, property manager. Call 840-9369, or stop by 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
They are seeking furniture, clothing and toiletries.
"We have a lot of people who rent from us from downtown," she said. "I couldn't imagine being one of (the many) people who has nothing."
In a news release, Red Cross spokeswoman Victoria Connor said there has been a "tremendous" outpouring of support from the community. It's terrible when something like this happens, but it's nice to see that the community is reaching out to help those in need.
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