About 28 families were displaced after their apartment building was set on fire. The incident is being labeled and as an arson. The families have been assisted by the Red Cross, the Paynesville Community Center and Tri Cap. However, most of the families lost everything they had and are in great need of basic things.

They're looking for things like;

  • Adult shoes and clothing
  • Linens
  • Toiletries
  • Diapers
  • Laundry Detergent, Cooking utensils, dish soap, can openers
  • Paper goods
  • Furniture
  • Toys
  • Housing Assistance- Especially for a family of five that has no pets.

If you'd like to make a donation you can contact Heather Smith with UCP of central Minnesota at 320-253-0765 or you can drop off your donation at our studios on Lincoln Avenue.

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