Gateway School District and the community rally to help Cambridge Square fire victims recover
MONROEVILLE (KDKA) - Just days after a devastating fire ripped through the Cambridge Square Apartments in Monroeville, a community is rallying together.
They're coming together to help those who were able to make it out but only with their lives.
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The nearby Gateway School District is setting up a donation center for those who have lost everything.
Starting this morning at 8 a.m., members of the school district will be at the Pitcairn Borough Building at 609 Broadway Boulevard, accepting donations of the following:
- Grocery and gas gift cards
- New socks, underwear, and clothing in all sizes
- Toiletries and hygiene products
- Stuffed animals, toys, and games
- Non-perishable food items such as boxed foods and canned goods
Around 60 people lost their homes on Monday when the apartment building went up in flames and many of the affected families have children who are part of the Gateway School District. Twelve of those families had children that attend Ramsey Elementary School.
"It's community helping community," said Pitcairn Council President James Rullo. "It was a disaster that happened there. These people need any help that they can get and we are glad to be available to give them the opportunity to have someplace to donate things for them."
They will be accepting donations from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for the foreseeable future.
The school has also set up a donation page where people can contribute to the families.
Donations are being accepted at this link!
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