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London fire: What you can do to help the Grenfell Tower victims
Kind-hearted members of the public and London communities have united to help out those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire - giving food, clothing and toiletries to those in need.
Local drop off points have been overwhelmed with donations of food and clothing from kind-hearted members of the public - however, many of the collection centres are now full.
The Rugby Portobello Trust said they will “continue to update everyone once we know what further need there is” in the days ahead.
Churches, mosques and sports centres have all opened their doors to help victims of the tragedy.
There have been so many donations that people are now sorting through the piles of food and clothing on the street.
“I've never seen anything like what's happening here in west London in all my journalistic career. This is Blitz spirit,” posted Anna O'Neill.
Well-wishers are leaving messages of condolence on the wall of the Latymer Church.
One person wrote: “I was watching the fire spread and engulf all the building from 1am, just helpless. Your memories will be forever with me. RIP.”
People are also lighting candles and praying outside the Notting Hill Methodist Church.
Donations (Donate at JustGiving)
Several charity campaigns have already collected over £1 million for residents who have lost their homes and loved ones.
One JustGiving page has collected over £300,000 to help people "get back on their feet", while another from Hayley Yearwood is over halfway towards its £1 million target, at £650,000.
The Big Give has set up an emergency appeal for the Grenfell Tower fire and is doubling all donations made via the site.
Relief Bucket
One local resident started a relief fund bucket near the scene of the tragedy for people in the area to donate.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) council say they do not need any more volunteers.
But you can still register your interest in volunteering in the future to help those affected by emailing: Grenfellvolunteers@rbkc.gov.uk.
Many members of the public have offered those made homeless by the blaze a place to stay, but accommodation is no longer needed.
“Thank you for all your support but we do not need any more offers of accommodation for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire,” RBKC said.
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Click on this link for more information on how to help please:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/15/london-fire-can-do-help-victims/
London fire: What you can do to help the Grenfell Tower victims
Kind-hearted members of the public and London communities have united to help out those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire - giving food, clothing and toiletries to those in need.
Local drop off points have been overwhelmed with donations of food and clothing from kind-hearted members of the public - however, many of the collection centres are now full.
The Rugby Portobello Trust said they will “continue to update everyone once we know what further need there is” in the days ahead.
Churches, mosques and sports centres have all opened their doors to help victims of the tragedy.
There have been so many donations that people are now sorting through the piles of food and clothing on the street.
“I've never seen anything like what's happening here in west London in all my journalistic career. This is Blitz spirit,” posted Anna O'Neill.
Well-wishers are leaving messages of condolence on the wall of the Latymer Church.
One person wrote: “I was watching the fire spread and engulf all the building from 1am, just helpless. Your memories will be forever with me. RIP.”
People are also lighting candles and praying outside the Notting Hill Methodist Church.
Donations (Donate at JustGiving)
Several charity campaigns have already collected over £1 million for residents who have lost their homes and loved ones.
One JustGiving page has collected over £300,000 to help people "get back on their feet", while another from Hayley Yearwood is over halfway towards its £1 million target, at £650,000.
The Big Give has set up an emergency appeal for the Grenfell Tower fire and is doubling all donations made via the site.
Relief Bucket
One local resident started a relief fund bucket near the scene of the tragedy for people in the area to donate.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) council say they do not need any more volunteers.
But you can still register your interest in volunteering in the future to help those affected by emailing: Grenfellvolunteers@rbkc.gov.uk.
Many members of the public have offered those made homeless by the blaze a place to stay, but accommodation is no longer needed.
“Thank you for all your support but we do not need any more offers of accommodation for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire,” RBKC said.
"
Click on this link for more information on how to help please:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/15/london-fire-can-do-help-victims/
