Support for Residents of the College St. Fire

On April 15 at 1 am, a four-alarm fire started on College St . in Little Italy. 12 apartments were affected, and 20 residents were displaced. Miraculously, everyone got out safe.

 

We are seeking funds and support to help residents rebuild their lives, and ensure they are taken care of during the process. Many lost their homes and possessions, and funds will go to residents for replacing lost items, saving up for a new place, food, financial support in the coming weeks, grief/trauma counselling, and more as we assess needs.

 

It is our goal to raise enough to support all the residents affected by this traumatic experience: allowing rest, and comfort, as we start with new beginnings.

 

Some residents have lost over 10k in possessions, and many are in search of long-term housing. To begin, it is our goal to divide $80,000 between us to ease the financial burden. Individuals and their stories may be updated and shared in this process.

 

We are also seeking immediate support to buy essentials (groceries, clothing/underwear, toiletries, etc.). If you would like to aid in this effort: contact the organizer for more info, and money will be distributed based on need. To clarify: the e-transfer will support residents in the interim period before this GoFundMe comes through to support our greater rebuilding efforts. The GoFundMe will be split evenly amongst the residents when that time comes.

 

If you would like to contribute in other ways, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/e6K6hqB4mwdsgR368 regarding what support you may be able to offer. We are so grateful for any and all contributions, including sharing this GoFundMe in your communities and circles.

 

As we, residents of Tkaronto, reside on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, we will be honouring the Dish with One Spoon Treaty, and redistributing whatever is raised beyond our needs to the other folks in need within the community, and the city.