| Important Contacts for Displaced Families:
Fundraisers:
-Saturday, September 28th 3:00-4:30pm - Open Skate at Elk River Arena
-Friday, October 10th 6 p.m. to 11pm - Elk River Lyons Park Benefit Concert
Shower at Central Lutheran:
-Sunday, September 28th, Central Lutheran, 6:30PM. Shower the victims with much needed household items such as small kitchen appliances, cookware, bake ware, dishes, kitchen towels dishcloths, bath towels and wash clothes, sheets, etc. Gift Cards for department stores, grocery stores, gas stations would also be appreciated. Gifts can be dropped off anytime prior to the event at Central Lutheran. Everyone is invited!
Garage Sale :
-Thursday, October 2nd 10 – 6 ; Friday, October 3rd 10 – 6 and Saturday October 4th 10 – 2, there will be a community garage sale at the Alliance Fire Relief Center (Rivers Christian Academy - 829 School Street) with all the proceeds going to the displaced families. Volunteers will be needed for this event. Email admin@hopefilledhands.com for more information.
Benefit Concert :
-October 10th from 6 PM – 11PM at the Alliance Church parking lot
Free will offering will be accepted for displaced families
Hyland – Minneapolis Band
Trace the Skylines – Elk River Band
The New Music Machine – Minneapolis Band
Maytag Laundry (behind KFC)is offering to free machine usage on Monday and Tuesday evening, to the residents with proof of address.
Elk River Fire: Chief: Bruce West
-Letter of termination: Each person’s service can be terminated by requiring a letter on letterhead from the Elk River Fire Department. Stating the building has burned.
Elk River Fire Department
13073 Orono Pkwy NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 635-1100
All Housing Questions: City’s Web site
-And housing questions and pertinent information for the residents will be on the city's web site: http://www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/
CITY HALL
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
763.635.1000
Fax: 763.635.1090
http://www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Homes for rent in Elk River Area:
- http://www.ourareahomesforrent.com/
Mental Health:
-Wednesday, Sept 24, 7-8:30 pm/Alliance School Gym
A grief support group led by Sherburne County mental health persons and local grief counselors, at the Relief Center, Alliance school gym, for any fire persons desiring mental/emotional support and guidance.
Mail:
-Mail can be retrieved at the Elk River Post Office
Elk River Post Office
560 - 3rd Street
Elk River, MN 55330
Misc. Numbers:
American Red Cross - 1-800-560-7641 (immediate stay vouchers)
CAER - 763.441.1020 (food, hygiene items, limited transportation)
Elk River Police - Cheryll Edinger - 763.635.1260 (housing needs)
Sherburne County Veterans Service Officer - Launette Figliuzzi - 763.241.2740 (monetary housing grants for military veterans)
Hope Filled Hands - Rivercenter, Inc. - Anne Nelson - 763.262.HOPE (household and financial assistance)
Grief Counseling - Marcia Moen - 763.441.0724
For families affected by the Lions Park Fire, a relief fund has been setup.
To be considered for help, please fill out the following application. Return the form to 630 Proctor Ave., Suite A, Elk RIver or mail the form to Hope Filled Hands, PO Box 150, Elk River, MN 55330
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