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Kensington Neighborhood Fire Update

by The Simple Way Community | 06.23.2007

On Wednesday, June 20, 2007, a 7-alarm fire consumed an abandoned warehouse in our Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia. The Simple Way Community Center at 3200 Potter Street was destroyed as well as at least eight of our neighbors' homes. Over 100 people were evacuated from their homes, and 400 families are currently without power. Despite this developing tragedy, we are incredibly thankful to share that all of our community members and every one of our neighbors is safely out of harm's way.


The morning of the fire

Official Fire Update

This fire will forever change the fabric of our community. Eight
families are currently homeless, and in many cases have lost their
vehicles as well as their homes. One of our neighbors, the Mahaias
Family, lost their three cars as well as the equipment one family
member uses for her massage therapy business. Teenager Brian Mahaias
is devastated not because he has lost his belongings, but because he
fears that this fire will force him to move away from this
neighborhood that is his family as well as his home.

Simplest Way


We have established funds to support the families who have lost their homes, the Yes! And… after school program, and the Simple Way
community.

Simple Way Community Fire

A fund to support the families has been established through a partner organization, EAPE. Tax-deductible donations can be made at
https://www.tonycampolo.org/donate.php#ssl. Please make sure to put
"Kensington Families Fund" in the memo section.

Donations to the Rebuilding Fund can be made via PayPal to contribute@awip.us.

-The Simple Way Community

Also, read more about the June 21st fire at the Philly Metrolog or simply visit the website.

Simplest Way Fire



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