Fire Victim donations overflow into local empty store

Furniture donations were so massive that Community Church needed to look beyond the three donated semi trailers.  George Prescott stepped up to the plate and lent the use of the former KB Toys/Halloween Express building that is currently vacant.  Volunteers are currently working at the site to shift clothing, toys and shoes to the location, which is already 2/3 full with the furniture donations.  More volunteers are needed.  No experience necessary, just c'mon over!  Sunday - from the time you read this until the job is done!

UPDATE - VIDEO:

WEST BEND Fire Victim Donation Site has NEEDS....

Here is footage from Channel 4 news tonight - CLICK HERE.


There are plenty of clothes now!  The following items are still needed:

New socks
New bedding
glassware
dishes
vacuum
clocks (kitchen/alarm)
silverware
small appliances
pots and pans
storage containers such as Tupperware/Rubbermaid

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

Kruepke Trucking has donated a trailer for storing furniture.  (Can use another trailer if anyone can help.)  West Bend small business owner from Volcano store has donated (and assembled) many, many racks and hangers, etc. for displaying clothing and helping with space.

Many calls have come in for furniture pickup.  Pickups are needed in the HARTFORD, JACKSON, MEQUON, HUBERTUS, KEWASKUM, MENOMONEE FALLS AND DELAFIELD AREAS.  CAN YOU HELP?  Call Laurie at 414-322-2566.

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.

Stonebridge Apartment Complex up in flames- 2 Alarm

The Stonebridge Apartments are up in flames.  It's an enormous fire with assistance being called in from Jackson and Allenton Fire Departments.  We know a family that lives in the complex.  They were able to escape unharmed and believe all have evacuated safely.  The building is a total loss.  Channel 12 and 6 helicopters are hovering and it can be seen on the news at 5.

Our prayers are with them.

Update:  Over 20 families lived on the second floor, which has been leveled by fire.  Most of the families had small children.  The Red Cross is on the scene.  Consider gathering items that could be used by families with young children, including clothing and toiletries, to be prepared to donate to these families in need.  I'll post a drop location once one is announced.