Peekskill, Salvation Army Join Forces To Help Fire Victims

PEEKSKILL, NY — On Jan. 5, 25 residents of Hillcrest Park lost everything in a fire, including a place to live.

They lost clothing, furniture cooking equipment and all other belongs.

Officials of the city of Peekskill said they are partnering with the Salvation Army of Peekskill to help the victims of the fire in any way they can.

The Salvation Army immediately after the fire began providing victims with emergency food and counseling services. The organization is also providing them support to replace clothing and household essentials and helping individuals and families with security deposits, utility payments and first month’s rent in their new apartments.

Because the people displaced from the fire need everything, cash or gift card donations are preferred.

Checks or gift cards made out to the Salvation Army with a not to sue the money for the Hillcrest Park fire victims can be dropped off or mailed to:

The Salvation Army — Peekskill
117 Nelson Ave.
Peekskill, NY 10566

There is also a drop-off box at the Nelson Avenue door, organizers said.

To make a one-time on-line donation, go to this website.

Any non-monetary donations to Hillcrest Park fire victims can be dropped off at Hillcrest Park’s 5 Rolling Way Community Room in the bins provided. Please bring material donations that are only in new or nearly new condition.