CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Efforts are being made to support the families who lost their homes on Thursday in a fire at Corcetti Apartments on Second Avenue, in Monroe Township, Clarion County.

(Photo by Ron Wilshire)

At least the following six locations will be accepting donations:

– Charitable Deeds in Knox;
– Captain Loomis Restaurant in Clarion;
– Vince’s Tavern in Leeper;
– Clarion University;
– Moose Lodge #366 in New Bethlehem; and
– Iron Mountain Grille in Clarington.

According to a representative of Charitable Deeds, 12 families have been affected.

Suggested donations include Walmart gift cards, money (cash or checks), clothing for all ages and sizes, tooth brushes, tooth paste, mouthwash, toiletries, and non-perishable food items.

The people who need help range in age from very young children to older adults, so any size of clothing is welcome.

Captain Loomis

The Captain Loomis will accept donations daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Charitable Deeds

Charitable Deeds will accept donations from 8:00 a.m. to noon Monday and Tuesday. They won’t accept furniture or any large items.

For those who want to mail donations, Charitable Deed’s address is 260 Highpoint Road, Knox, PA 16232.

Vince’s

Vince’s will be taking donations until April 3 for any clothing, hygiene products, small toys, and household items.

The Moose Club in New Bethlehem

Days and times for the Moose in New Bethlehem are as follows:

Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Iron Mountain Grille

Days and times for the Iron Mountain Grille are as follows:

Monday through Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Iron Mountain Grille located at 10638 PA-36, in Clarington, Pa. (Near Cook Forest)

Clarion University

Volunteers will be on hand at Clarion University from l:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to receive and sort donations for the victims of the 2nd Street fire at the 2nd floor of the Gemmell Student Complex.

After this weekend, donations can be brought to the 2nd floor of Gemmell during regular business hours. Any items the university receives that are not needed will be given to organizations such as CYS, SAFE, and Charitable Deeds, who do not charge community members for items when they fall on hard times.