Donations to Assist Families Displaced by Lussier and Boston Street Fires

City accepting donations and gift cards to support fire victims
relief fund

The City of Salem is conducting a relief effort for the Salem residents who were displaced by the devastating recent fires on Lussier Street and Boston Street in Salem. Donations of funds are now being collected via the Salem Relief Fund (www.salem.com/relief) to support these families and individuals as they begin to recover from the fire. Donated funds will help the displaced residents secure new housing and replace destroyed belongings.

“Salem residents are incredibly generous and thoughtful,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “As word of the fire spread, we began receiving inquiries from people who wanted to help. I hope any resident who is able will consider making a financial donation to help our neighbors in need during this difficult time. One of the qualities that makes Salem such a remarkable community is how we all look out for each other. Please give what you can to help our neighbors from Lussier Street and Boston Street get back on their feet.”

The City is working in partnership with North Shore Community Action Programs to provide emergency HOME funds to help displaced victims with the cost of first/last/security for new housing and ensure that they receive Red Cross financial assistance. City staff are also working with Lifebridge to help provide clothing and other needed items and with the Salem Housing Authority to attempt to identify housing opportunities.

If you know of available apartments for rent in Salem that might be suitable for any of the displaced families, please contact Julio Mota in the Mayor’s office at jmota@salem.com.

How to Donate

Donations may be made at any Salem Five bank branch or online at www.salem.com/relief. Donations may also be mailed to: Salem Relief Fund, c/o Salem Five, 71 Washington Street, Salem MA 01970. If donating at a branch or mailing a donation, please make your check payable to “Salem Relief Fund.”

Donations are tax deductible, and all donated funds will be divided among the victims to help them secure new housing, pay bills, or purchase food, home goods, and clothing.

In lieu of donating items, those who would like to help the victims recover are encouraged to give a financial donation, so victims have the most flexibility in rebuilding their lives. Should you wish to donate a gift card for clothing, groceries, meals, home goods and furnishings, or personal care products and toiletries it may be dropped off at the Constituent Services Office (Room 2), Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Mondays-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to noon.