FLEETWOOD — Neighbours are rallying to help those whose homes were ruined by fire.
A bottle drive this Saturday, April 12 is just one way people are trying to help residents of the Springfield Gardens townhouse complex, at 8717 159th St., Surrey.
Six families, including one without home insurance, were forced to move out of their homes because of significant damage caused by fire on Feb. 13.
The families are living elsewhere while the six units are being rebuilt, neighbour Lorena Cottrell told the Now.
“As this is a devastating time for the families, we want to give them support to help them move forward,†she explained. “Donations of clothing and food have been coming in, as well as furniture, however it is money to help with rent, strata fees and continuation of mortgage payments that is now the priority.â€
To date, $3,205 has been raised via a GoFundMe initiative, online at www.fleetwoodfire.ca; the fundraising goal is $30,000.
Saturday’s bottle drive is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fleetwood Gospel Hall, 8725 158th St.