An official plan is in place for people wanting to help those affected by the fire at a historic Timmins building.
Donations of cash and clothing, hygiene and sanitary items are being collected for people displaced by a fire at the Empire Complex on Spruce Street South.
Some of the residents affected by the blaze are being housed at the Bon-Air Motel. The Cochrane District Social Services Board (CDSSAB) is asking people to avoid visiting the hotel or dropping off donations there.
Cash donations can be made through Service Timmins, which is located in city hall at 220 Algonquin Blvd. E.
You can stop by in-person or e-transfer [email protected] with the note in the message saying EMPIRE. Donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. To get the receipt, you must send an email that is clearly marked Empire Complex to [email protected] with the donor's name and address.
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Donations of clothing, hygiene and sanitary items can be dropped off at three locations. Food items are not being accepted, but Service Timmins will prioritize. A portion of the donations to buy food from local sources for those impacted.
St. Vincent de Paul at 85 Spruce St. N. is open for donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Second Time Around, 260 Third Ave., is accepting donations Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Something Special Boutique in Spruce Hill Lodge, 200 Bruce Ave. in South Porcupine, is taking donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.
