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After a fire this evening, one northeast Portland family of eight has more to worry about than simply tomorrow's start of a new school year.
A father, mother and six children ages 5 to 16 were the victims of a single family fire that completely destroyed their home, located at NE 14th and Alberta. Though the owner of the home has insurance, the family has no renters' insurance and lost everything...right down to first day of school clothing for the kids.
The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter was able to step in and help, providing clothes for school and work as well as groceries. Nearby neighbors assisted as well, providing school supplies for the children. Tonight, the family will stay down the street with a relative.
All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Call 503-284-1234 or visit "http://www.redcross-pdx.org">www.redcross-pdx.org to help provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters every 40 hours on average. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide food, clothing, shelter, counseling and other emergency services. To help those in immediate need call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org. |
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