An explosion and fire at Rainbow Terrace Apartments on June 25 hospitalized three adults and two children and displaced 42 people from their homes. Donations can be delivered to The Rainbow Terrace Learning Center, 7310 Carson Avenue. Nearby Burton Bell, Carr Development Inc. at 7201 Kinsman Road is also accepting donations of water, non-perishable food, clothing, shoes, diapers and hygiene products.
The learning center’s former director of social services, Bridgette Smith-Jackson, can match up anyone who wants to “adopt” a family affected by the fire. Volunteers can help with donations of items and/or money as people “journey to rebuild after this tragedy,” Smith-Jackson said. To adopt, visit this form and skip to question 10 to leave your contact information. As families settle into new housing, they most need comforter sets, shower curtains, pots and utensils, she said.
As a “Matthew 25 Congregation” within the Presbyterian Church…
…we are committed to finding ways to carry out this Bible chapter’s six directives for meeting human needs. One familiar example – “I was hungry, and you gave me food” – is currently addressed, in part, with our large Abundant Food Pantry distribution every Tuesday.
Much remains to be done; you are invited to help find ways to meet more needs in this community and beyond. For more “Matthew 25 Congregation” information, click here.
