[LCN Newscast] Help for Family of House Fire

[newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org]

(This is a follow-up to the Newscast about the fire near Hampton
Terrace and DeKalb Avenue.)


Friends and neighbors,

Last week, 2004 Apr 27 Tuesday, a terrible tragedy struck in Lake
Claire.  The Jackson family's house was burned, nearly to the
ground.  Both the father and their 12 year-old son were at home
when it occurred, and while they both are alive, both have
suffered serious injuries.  The son leapt from a 3rd story window
to escape the smoke and fire.  Tragically, their dog was lost in
the blaze.  After 24 years in the Lake Claire neighborhood, the
Jacksons are trying to rebuild their lives.

The Jackson family literally own just the clothes on their backs
at this moment, and your generosity will assist in helping this
Lake Claire family get back on their feet.  Financial support can
be sent by check or money order to:

The Atlanta Community ToolBank
ATTN: The Jackson Family Relief Fund
55 Ormond St SE
Atlanta GA 30315-1511
(Please note that while financial support is greatly appreciated,
it is not tax-deductible.)

Additionally, clothing and household items are needed to help the
Jacksons, and new or 'gently used' items will help once the
father and son are released from the hospital and they relocate
temporarily to a nearby apartment in the next few days.

Women's Clothing:
Women's undergarments and socks (petite)
Size 7 long dresses and jeans
Flip-flops size 6 1/2 (Mrs. Jackson's personal request!)
T-shirts and sleeveless blouses

Men's Clothing:
Overalls (Mr. Jackson's favorite) or pants, 40W/32L
Men's undergarments and socks
Size 8 1/2 shoes
T-Shirts (XL)
Baseball caps

Children's Clothing (age 12):
Size 12 jeans and pants
Colorful T-shirts (He's a big Braves fan)
Undergarments and socks
Size 7 shoes

Household items:
Toiletries
Dishes/cups/silverware
Towels and washcloths
Bed linens
Tupperware

For the ease of transportation of your gift, please:
1.  Pack your gifts into cardboard boxes, and label the contents
on one side of the box.
2.  Close the box and write the name of the donor on the box
(unless you wish to be anonymous).
3.  Deliver your gifts to the back garage area of Chip and Sandy
Cunningham's house at 322 Southerland Place (the new development
off of Hampton Terr and Oxford Place, gray 2 story house, follow
small sidestreet on South side of house)

Please do not include books or furniture in your gift boxes.

Thank you for taking the time to help a family just like yours in
their hour of need!


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