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Tremont Fire | How to Help Today

Fordham News — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:53:08 +0000

Dear Members of the Fordham Family,

As you likely know, the fire in the Tremont section of the Bronx on Sunday killed at least 19 people and hospitalized many more. Many tenants of the building were left homeless and without sufficient clothing, medication, and other daily needs.

The most expeditious way to get aid to survivors and the families of victims is to give to Catholic Charities, an organization that already has a sizeable footprint in the community and a low overhead, insuring that your aid goes to those in need. This is a method fully supported by Father Cecero and the Division of Mission Integration he leads.

I hope you will give generously to support the survivors of this tragic fire—the worst since the Happy Land Social Club fire not very far from campus—and in keeping those who died or are injured, and their loved ones, in your thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Joseph M. McShane, S.J.

Tragic Fire in Tremont

Fordham News — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:00:23 +0000

Dear Members of the Fordham Family,

We have learned that there was a fatal high-rise fire in the Tremont section of the Bronx today. The news media are reporting that at least nineteen people were killed, including numerous children. At least two dozen more people are reported to be critically injured.

This is obviously a terrible tragedy for our Bronx neighbors. In the coming days we will decide how best to support the victims, their families, and the community. In the interim, I know you join me in keeping them in your thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Joseph M. McShane, S.J.

Please Help the Victims of The Bronx Fire

Bob Howe — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:34:04 +0000

Dear Members of the Fordham Family,

As you may know, last night tragedy struck our neighbors in The Bronx when 12 members of the community lost their lives in a fire, and many more were displaced by the blaze. At least four of the victims were children, making the loss even more heartbreaking. Frigid temperatures have exacerbated their plight.

Fordham Campus Ministry will designate this Sunday’s collection and supplement it for the Bronx fire victims, and will take up a collection at all of the Masses on the first weekend after the winter break to aid those who have been displaced.

One of our own, Michael Yu, FCRH ’16, a member of Bronx Community Board 6, has put out a call for gently used clothing. You may donate via the Dorothy Day Center: [email protected] or (718) 817-4510. I urge you to donate whatever you can to help our neighbors in their hour of need.

Here are some additional resources:

NY Red Cross set up a reception center for displaced families at Crotona International Academy – 2474 Crotona Ave (https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/946605758103343105)

The Mayor’s Office, in partnership with the NYPD, FDNY, OEM, and Bronx Borough President’s Office announced a coat and clothing collection drive. Items will be collected at Church of St. Martin of Tours – 2239 Crotona Ave on Sat 12/30 and Sun 12/31 from 9am-4pm both days (https://twitter.com/NYPD48Pct/status/946846386540204032)

The office of Council Member Ritchie Torres is running a donation drive for canned food, diapers, body wash, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toiletries, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products. Items will be collected at 573 E. Fordham Rd (entrance on Hoffman St.) on Sat 12/30 from 11am-2pm (https://twitter.com/RitchieTorres/status/946846741806108672)

Finally, I ask you to keep the victims and their families and neighbors in your thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Joseph M. McShane, S.J.