Residents Raising Funds for Bethel Fire Victims

BETHEL, CT — Residents are rallying to support the victims of the tragic Greenwood Avenue fire that left nine families and several local businesses displaced early Thursday morning. Two gofundme pages have been started in support of the victims as a whole, and in support of the Giggling Pig Art and Party studio.

"Hannah and The Giggling Pig, had just opened their Bethel Studio a few months ago and had been offering classes and summer camp in this beautiful space," read the page supporting the Giggling Pig art studio. "This morning the space is filled with water and smoke and everything but The Giggling Pig's outdoor sign has been destroyed."

The building includes six apartments and two businesses and is located across from the library on Greenwood Avenue. According to the American Red Cross, nine families including 11 adults and five children were displaced.

"Those affected will meet with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan," read a Red Cross statement. "The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and commitment of our volunteers."

To support the families displaced by the downtown fire, you can send a check to the "Community Counsel of Bethel" P.O. Box 667, Bethel, CT 06801. You can also click here. All money will be handed over to the social services department with a record of the donations.

To support the Giggling Pig, click here.

Image via Gofundme