The Red Cross of Anderson is seeking community help for those affected by the Azalea Apartment Complex Fire

On Thursday, August 15th thirty-eight families were displaced from their homes when a fire broke out at the Azalea Apartments in Anderson, SC. The fire has affected forty units at the complex displacing over 60 people.

More than thirty-five trained Red Cross disaster responders have been helping families with immediate needs such as food, clothing, medications and safe shelter. A respite center has opened at the Oakdale Baptist Church located at 6724 Highway 24 in Townville, SC.

The respite center will provide a place for families to meet with Red Cross caseworkers, mental health volunteers and other agencies that may be able to provide additional assistance. Hot meals, snacks and supplies are also available at the center.

If you would like to help the people affected by the Azalea Apartment fire and other disasters, please consider making a financial gift. Donations may be made by phone at 864-225-8666 or online at www.redcross.org. Donations may also be mailed to American Red Cross, 115 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625. If you would like to become a trained American Red Cross volunteer to serve in disaster relief activities in your community, please apply at www.redcross.org/westerncarloinas.