Several families are homeless after five homes were destroyed and two more were heavily damaged in a five-alarm fire on Pleasant and Pearl streets in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on Monday night, May 29. There were no human injuries, but dogs died in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The community's strong response to the fire highlights the city's resilience and strength, hence the title Bradford Strong.

Here are ways you can help:

Pray

Pray for the victims, for their safety, their health, and their peace of mind. Pray that they will be able to find a new place to live and that they will be able to rebuild their lives. Pray for the firefighters who fought the fire and the other the first responders who helped at the scene.

Items and Monetary Donations: Destinations

Destinations-Bradford, with the support of The Blaisdell Foundation, is collecting items or monetary donations (including gift cards to local restaurants and stores) to help those directly impacted. Donated items can be dropped off at Destinations-Bradford at 1 Main Street Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm or the United Way of the Bradford Area at 161 Main Street, Monday through Friday 8 am to 2 pm. You can also donate  here. 

For large items, contact the locations prior to arrival- Destinations at 814-331-4551 or the United Way, 814-368-6181.

Monetary Donations: American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is accepting financial donations and can be reached at 814-368-6197.

Food and Clothing Donations: Salvation Army

The Salvation Army on Jackson Avenue is accepting donations of food and clothing and can be contacted at 814-368-7012.

Please mark items "Fire Victims," include a family name if for a specific family


Men's jeans size 36/29

Men's shirts size XL

Men's underwear L

Men's shoe size 6

Women's jeans size 14

Women's pants XL

Women's underwear XL

Women's shoes 10

Any children's clothes

Any furniture

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-3 pm

After Hours:

Schedule a time with Major David Means

Clothing Donations: J&M’s Closet 

J&M’s Closet at 443 East Main St., Bradford, is accepting donations of clothing and other items. 


Size 3 shoes           girl 11 years

Clothing 10/12

Size 5 shoes           boy 12 years

Clothing 10/12 

Clothing 14/16

Size 9 or 9.5 shoes    man

Shirts medium 

Pants 32×32

Any bedding twin size

Furniture: Bradford Alliance Church

Bradford Alliance Church is accepting furniture. To donate, contact 814-598-3953.

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