Local Church Works With Red Cross to Assist Fire Victims - Donations Being Taken

Community Church of West Bend will be opening it's doors as a collection site for the families that were displaced from the fire at the Stonebridge apartment complex over the weekend.  Donations may be made between the hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Community Church 2005 S. Main Street at the rear entrance of the church building from Monday, April 5 through Saturday April 10.  Larger furniture items will be accepted on Saturday, when the drop-off hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing items should be in like new or new condition; sizes range from newborn to adult.  Other suggested items for donation are:  toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, deodorant, hairbrush, comb, shampoo, conditioner, women's personal products; diapers, formula, canned/dry goods, pots, pans and dishes in very good condition, silverware, glassware (full sets), dish soap, cleaning supplies, dish towels, bath towels, bedding (new), pillows (new), alarm clock and any other practical items.  Furniture items may include dining/kitchen table and chairs, couch, end tables, beds, bed frames, dressers, lamps, throw rugs and bath rugs.  Pet food will also be collected.  Contact Laurie Purtell at 414-322-2566 for more information, questions, or assistance with pickup of large items.  Community Church is working with the Red Cross to assist the victims of the fire.