HELP NEEDED!

A group of neighbors has been making phone calls on behalf a local family that was left devastated by a fire to their home today.  This wonderful family of five lives in the "F" section of Aberdeen and three children attend schools in our community (Strathmore and MAMS).  Assistance and outreach have already begun, with the Red Cross providing shelter in a local hotel and Mr. Lalor, a neighbor and volunteer leader with St Vincent De Paul society offering his experience and contacts for immediate assistance. 

This family has both short term and long term needs and this e-mail is being sent so that members of the community, that want to provide some type of assistance, can do so. 

As one of the Co-president's of the MAMS PTSO, I will help coordinate donations, channeled through our school.  The family has two twin boys in kindergarten in Strathmore and a daughter in sixth grade in MAMS.  Warm clothing (jackets, jeans, shirts, pajamas, etc.) is needed; the boys wear a toddler 5/6 and the daughter wears a junior size small or medium. 

Other thoughtful donations could be gift cards to local stores, incl
uding Kohls, Costco, grocery stores, drug stores, etc.  I checked with Costco today, and the family will be able to use Costco gift cards (without the need for membership).  I have asked Costco for a donation and need to follow up on Wednesday. 

 

Via this email, I will ask Mrs. Olsen if we can send donations up to MAMS and I would like to collect all donations no later than Friday afternoon (12/12) and bring them to Mr. Lalor for his handling and distribution. 

 

Although the fire to the home was devastating, the bright spot is that no one was hurt or injured in the fire.  This is a blessing as we can replace possessions...the people we love, and care about, are not.  At this holiday time of year, please remember to include this family in your thoughts and prayers and any assistance you can offer would be greatly appreciated.  Please forward this email to other friends and neighbors (that may want to offer assistance) and thank you for your generous spirit.

 

Kathy Gentile, Co-President

MAMS PTSO

home:  732-566-8846

cell: 732-312-3341