Date – July 25, 2018
Westminster Emergency Management has joined efforts with Adventist Community Services of Denver to coordinate a donation center for the victims of the fire on July 22nd at Westbury Apartments.
The Westbury Fire Donation Center will be located at the Rodeo Market, 3915 W 73rd Ave, Westminster, CO 80030 and will be operating July 26th through August 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be collecting donations seven days a week.
Donation items needed:
- Personal hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, combs, shaving cream, razors, feminine hygiene products, basic first-aid kits, and laundry soap
- New or gently-used clothing: new underwear, new socks, new jeans, new t-shirts, new sweatshirts, new jackets/outerwear, and new shoes - *these items are needed in ALL men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes
- New or gently-used bedding and linens: blankets, sheets, pillows, towels, and wash cloths
- New or gently-used housewares: dishes, flatware, pots, pans, cups, cooking utensils - *disposable dishes, cups, and flatware will also be accepted
- Batteries
- Plastic coat hangers
- Baby items
- Food: any non-perishable food items. Pet food will also be accepted.
- Gift Cards: gift cards to your favorite grocery or all-purpose stores – increments of $20 or less are preferred
***People wanting to make financial donations are asked to direct them to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, or a service or volunteer organization that you know and trust. Online donations can be made at www.helpcoloradonow.org
Donation items that will not be accepted include furniture, used mattresses, or any outdoor equipment/pieces.
any residents have inquired about returning to their apartments to retrieve personal items. Unfortunately, due to the unstable condition of the structure and the significant presence of asbestos and hazardous materials in the area, it is unknown when or if this will be safe to occur.
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