Here are some ways to help residents and their families who live in the 120-unit building in the Tremont section of the Bronx.
The Red Cross is directing people to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, which is raising money for emergency relief supplies and providing other support. GoThe Bronx Democratic Party is collecting donations and relief supplies. Priority items include new clothes, coats, underwear, socks, bottled water, unused sheets, bedding and pillow, diapers and baby items, hygiene items & toiletries, packaged food items. They can be dropped off at various locations through Friday, January 14th.
The local organization is also collecting donations in person—you can bring food and clothing to drop offA boy and his dog at an American Red Cross table on January 9, 2022, in the BronxMichael Appleton / Office of Mayoral Photography“In moments of tragedy, New Yorkers are quick to offer support, donations, and strength to those in need, but too often, individuals take advantage of that kindness,” James said in a statement.
She recommended donating only to groups one is familiar with, determining how the donation will be used, being wary of newly formed charities, exercising caution if solicited by email or text, and not donating cash.
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