Dunwoody Residents Helped by Community

Thanks to the generosity of the Dunwoody community, the families and individuals effected by the fire at Dunwoody Glen have been taken care of and received many items ranging from clothes to furniture. No additional donations are needed at this time.

By City of Dunwoody

This past week more than 30 Dunwoody Glen apartment residents were displaced by a fire damaging 10 units at the complex.

This unfortunate fire has had a destructive effect on the daily lives of these individuals and families.

An opportunity to help.

Dunwoody Glen and LaCota apartment complex managers have been hard at work providing temporary apartment space for the individuals and families affected by the fire.

Groups of concerned Dunwoody citizens and community organizations have come together to coordinate community relief efforts and help provide for the people in need.

The individuals and families affected by the fire are in need of many important items and would benefit from your help and donations. The critical needs they have identified include:

Beds, sleeping pads, mattresses and blankets

Food
- Canned goods, dry goods, bread, non-perishables

Clothing
- Adults
  - Male and female, all sizes

Children
- Girls and boys, all sizes from toddler to teen

Furniture
- Chairs, tables, sofas, bedframes, dressers

Household Supplies
- Detergents, soaps, towels, toiletries and paper goods
- Pots, pans, flatware and plates and cups

DROP-OFF Information

All donations are being collected at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church (1978 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338).

The drop off location is in the lobby area on the east side of the facility (the Manhasset Drive side of the building). Please bring all donation items to this location ONLY.

Donations will be accepted beginning this Sunday February 1, 2015 from 8:30-3:30 and throughout the week during regular church office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

If you have any questions or delivery needs, please contact Maria Barnhart at 404-310-0546/ mariabarnhart@comcast.net or Jan Slater at 770-757-5924/ janetslater13@aol.com.

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