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Hampshire County Cares!

Northampton Arson Fire Relief

Help the victims
of the December 27, 2009 fires
 



Help raise
$60,000
for the victims of the
December 27, 2009 fires
in Northampton!


Donate via Paypal (you can use your Paypal account or any major credit card):


Or send check to:

Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund
c/o Northampton Cooperative Bank
67 King Street
Northampton, MA 01060

(or stop into any Northampton Cooperative Bank office)

HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED

The first $20,000 will be distributed as follows:

1. For the two households whose homes were destroyed by fire: A share of $10,000 ($5,000 each) to the two families to help them replace household items.
2. For others who lost real property, such as, porches/accessory buildings: A share of $7,000 (up to $2,000 each) to help repair damage to a home or other structure.
3. For those who lost their automobile: A share of $3,000 (up to $500 each) to help towards their insurance deductible.

The next $10,000 (or portion thereof) raised will be distributed as follows:

For the two households whose homes were destroyed by fire:
A share of $10,000 (up to $5,000 each) to the two families to help them replace household items.

The next $10,000 (or portion thereof) raised will be distributed as follows:

For all others who lost real property, such as, porches/accessory buildings and for those who lost their automobile:  A share of $10,000.

The next $20,000 (or portion thereof) raised will be distributed as follows:

For the two households whose homes were destroyed by fire:
A share of $20,000 (up to $10,000 each) to the two families to help them replace household items.

Note: This account is being administrated under the auspices of the Hampshire Community United Way.  100% of the funds up to $60,000 will go to the victims. Any additional monies raised in this account above $60,000 will be donated to the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Red Cross - Local Disaster Relief Fund.