Overnight Thursday, our Red Cross shelter at the Senior Adult Activity Center of Montgomery County supported 3 people who were impacted by Wednesday’s home fire on the 900 block of W. Airy Street in Norristown. Along with our partners, we’re providing a safe place to sleep, meals and snacks, access to showers, clothing, comfort and care items and emotional support. The shelter remains open today.
NORRISTOWN MULTIFAMILY HOME FIRE UPDATE: The Senior Adult Activity Center of Montgomery County has transitioned from a reception center into an overnight shelter for those impacted by Wednesday's home fire on the 900 block of W. Airy Street in Norristown. At the shelter, Red Cross volunteers and community partners are providing a safe place to sleep, meals and snacks, access to showers, clothing, comfort and care items and emotional support. The shelter will remain open until further notice.
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NORRISTOWN HOME FIRE UPDATE: Thursday morning, the Montgomery County Medical Reserve Corps transported residents from the shelter at Blockson Middle School to the Senior Adult Activity Center of Montgomery County. The Red Cross is working with our partners to deliver meals and support services, including access to showers and clothing.
We'll continue to work with our municipal and community partners to determine next steps for those in our care.
NORRISTOWN UPDATE: In coordination with our community partners, the Red Cross has converted our reception center at Blockson Middle School into an overnight shelter.
The shelter is supporting individuals and families affected by a home fire that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the 900 block of W. Airy Street in Norristown.
At the shelter, Red Cross volunteers are providing a safe place to stay, meals and snacks, access to device charging, comfort and care items and emotional support.
The shelter will remain open until at least 8 a.m. Thursday, May 14. At that time, the Red Cross will work with municipal and community partners to assess ongoing needs and determine next steps for those in our care.
UPDATE: The Red Cross reception center currently open at ACLAMO is moving to a new location at Blockson Middle School on W. Marshall Street in Norristown. The center is open for Individuals and families impacted by today's home fire on the on the 900 block of W. Airy St.
Along with our community partners, the Red Cross has opened a reception center at ACLAMO for families and individuals impacted by a home fire this afternoon on the 900 block of W. Airy St. in Norristown.
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Join us on Wednesday, May 13th from 9am-2pm for the annual Norristown Battle of the Badges blood drive at Norristown Rec Center. This year, we're adding East & West Norriton into the mix, too!
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Yesterday, a small but mighty group of Service to the Armed Forces volunteers gathered at @woodlandsphila to place American flags on military graves ahead of Memorial Day.
During Military Appreciation Month, we’re especially reminded of the importance of honoring those who have served, and those who continue to serve, our country. The Red Cross is proud to support military members, veterans, and their families every day through emergency communications, deployment services, and resources that help strengthen resilience at every stage of military life.
We’re grateful for volunteers who dedicate their time to ensuring every service member is remembered and every family feels supported. ❤️🇺🇸
📷: James Jones
