CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — A Cedar Springs community center is hosting a donation drive to help the families who lost their homes in a fire Tuesday.
The Red Flannel Acres apartment fire left eight units damaged, seven of which were occupied. Authorities say that four are likely a total loss and the other four could also be totally destroyed.
Marcus Velzen shared this video with 13 ON YOUR SIDE:
Thankfully, everyone got out safely, but some of their belongings were lost. And to help the families affected by the fire, the City Impact Community Center is hosting a donation drive, Essentials Pantry for Fire Families.
It's being held at their center at 288 N. Main St.
Donations they are asking for:
- Gift cards
- Women's pants
- Women's shoes
- Men's shirts
- Men's pants
- Kid's clothing
- Blankets and sheets
Essentials Pantry for Fire Families dates and times:
- Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Friday, 9 a.m. to noon
For more information about the event, visit their Facebook page.
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