Munjoy Hill Apt. Building Fire
Donación protegida
Many are aware of the fire which took place January 2nd near the corners of Merrill Street and Cumberland Avenue, displacing several neighborhood families. The fire has destroyed completely or in part, two multi-unit buildings.
We were aware of it immediately and by early morning were coordinating efforts to be ready to assist where we can as a neighborhood organization.
Approximately 38 individuals, most of them immigrant families living below the Federally established poverty live, were left homeless by this fire. Each of these individuals were housed approximately 200 yards from our own office which has added to our need and desire to help with temporary housing, food, clothing and medicines. Many of the families received small amounts from the American Red Cross, most of which are now exhausted, and we continue to supply most with food and assistance in finding temporary or permanent shelter. They're our neighbors and friends and all were left even more vulnerable by last week's fire.
100% of these funds will be distributed evenly amongst all 38 individuals with parents receiving the equal assistance amount for each child. Our Board of Directors approved this approach earlier this week and we have publicly committed to using all funds to split amongst the victims of the fire.
We will be transferring all funds into our bank account to be used as directed by our Board of Directors, which is to divide the total amount received (after GoFundMe fees are assessed), to add the divided amount to 38 prepaid cash cards provided by our Organization's bank and to distribute those prepaid cards to the individuals.
This campaign was created by the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood organization. We are a near four-decade old neighborhood organization based at 92 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101. In addition to acting as general advocates for and on behalf of one of Maine's most historic communities, we provide social outreach services within the portfolio of our community work. Those programs include a senior assistance/aging-in-place service branded as AtHome on Munjoy Hill, a senior winter shoveling response team, financial support of The LockerProject, a local program assisting food at-risk children, along with other services to at-risk or challenged residents of Portland's East End Community.
Our leadership is comprised of a 13-member Board of Directors. We have a membership of approximately 300, a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Each Board member is a resident of Portland, Maine.
We were aware of it immediately and by early morning were coordinating efforts to be ready to assist where we can as a neighborhood organization.
Approximately 38 individuals, most of them immigrant families living below the Federally established poverty live, were left homeless by this fire. Each of these individuals were housed approximately 200 yards from our own office which has added to our need and desire to help with temporary housing, food, clothing and medicines. Many of the families received small amounts from the American Red Cross, most of which are now exhausted, and we continue to supply most with food and assistance in finding temporary or permanent shelter. They're our neighbors and friends and all were left even more vulnerable by last week's fire.
100% of these funds will be distributed evenly amongst all 38 individuals with parents receiving the equal assistance amount for each child. Our Board of Directors approved this approach earlier this week and we have publicly committed to using all funds to split amongst the victims of the fire.
We will be transferring all funds into our bank account to be used as directed by our Board of Directors, which is to divide the total amount received (after GoFundMe fees are assessed), to add the divided amount to 38 prepaid cash cards provided by our Organization's bank and to distribute those prepaid cards to the individuals.
This campaign was created by the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood organization. We are a near four-decade old neighborhood organization based at 92 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101. In addition to acting as general advocates for and on behalf of one of Maine's most historic communities, we provide social outreach services within the portfolio of our community work. Those programs include a senior assistance/aging-in-place service branded as AtHome on Munjoy Hill, a senior winter shoveling response team, financial support of The LockerProject, a local program assisting food at-risk children, along with other services to at-risk or challenged residents of Portland's East End Community.
Our leadership is comprised of a 13-member Board of Directors. We have a membership of approximately 300, a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Each Board member is a resident of Portland, Maine.
Organizador y beneficiario
Elise Loschiavo
Organizador
Portland, ME
Munjoy Hill Neighoorhood Organization
Beneficiario