Devastating Fire at Families Together – Everyone is Safe
Families Together will be posting updates related to the devastating fire on December 30, 2024 at the Families Together emergency shelter apartment building on Polly Street in east Raleigh.
1/13/2025:
Families Together is deeply grateful for the outpouring of tangible donations to support families affected by the recent fire. At this time, we are pausing our wish list requests to focus on distributing these generous contributions to the families and planning the next steps for our building.
You can still make a meaningful impact by giving a financial gift online at familiestogethernc.org/generaldonation or by mailing your donation to:
Families Together
P.O. Box 14395
Raleigh, NC 27620
Please include a note for "Fire Relief," Your generosity helps provide emergency assistance to families directly impacted by the fire, supports post-fire recovery and rehabilitation efforts, makes resources available to provide shelter and support services for other families in need as we we navigate the loss of our Polly Street shelter. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to rebuild and provide hope for the families we serve.
You can also vote for Families Together in the Target Circle™ Program. Support our recovery efforts and ongoing mission by shopping at Target and casting your votes for us through Target Circle™! Sign up for free at target.com/circle, shop online or in-store to earn votes, and select Families Together as your non-profit of choice. Every vote helps direct Target’s donations to our organization.
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1/3/2025:
How You Can Help:
Support Families Together by giving a financial gift at familiestogethernc.org/generaldonation or by mailing your donation to Families Together, P.O. Box 14395, Raleigh, NC 27620. Please include a note for "Fire Relief," Your generosity helps provide emergency assistance to families directly impacted by the fire, supports post-fire recovery and rehabilitation efforts, makes resources available to provide shelter and support services for other families in need as we we navigate the loss of our Polly Street shelter.
PAUSED DUE TO ABUNDANCE RECEIVED - Shop locally at your favorite store and drop off Wish List Items at Families Together, 908 Plainview Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
PAUSED DUE TO ABUNDANCE RECEIVED - Shop online through our Amazon Wish List to have items shipped directly to us: Amazon Wish List, Families Together, 908 Plainview Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610.
Vote for Families Together in the Target Circle Program: Support our recovery efforts and ongoing mission by shopping at Target and casting your votes for us through Target Circle! Sign up for free at target.com/circle, shop online or in-store to earn votes, and select Families Together as your non-profit of choice. Every vote helps direct Target’s donations to our organization.
Your generosity will make an immediate difference for these families as they rebuild their lives.
If you have any questions about donations, feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your kindness and support during this critical time!
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12/31/2024: Late in the evening of December 30, 2024, a fire broke out in the Families Together emergency shelter apartment building on Polly Street in east Raleigh. The blaze spread quickly, forcing the families to evacuate with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Thanks to the quick action of one resident who alerted everyone else in the building about the fire, the 5 adults and 12 children staying in the shelter escaped unharmed. A resident’s emotional support cat is missing, and the team is making efforts to find him.
We are deeply grateful to the Raleigh Fire Department for their swift response in extinguishing the fire. The families are now temporarily housed in a local hotel. We also extend heartfelt thanks to the American Red Cross of North Carolina - Greater Triangle Area for providing immediate resources and support.
Our priority is meeting the urgent needs of these families. The Families Together team is actively providing hotels, meals and other essentials, as well as emotional support, during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
These families need your help now more than ever. Your generous donation helps provide emergency assistance to families directly impacted by the fire, supports post-fire recovery and rehabilitation efforts, makes resources available to provide shelter and support services for other families in need as we we navigate the loss of our Polly Street shelter.
Please give generously at https://familiestogethernc.org/generaldonation or to Families Together, PO Box 14395, Raleigh, NC 27620, with a note designating funds for “Fire Relief.”
We are working closely with authorities to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the future of the damaged building, which is uninhabitable. We will share updates as more information becomes available.
Here’s a news story about the fire from the local CBS station: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/raleigh-crews-battle-2-alarm-apartment-fire/amp/.
If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director Jennifer Paul at jennifer@FamiliesTogetherNC.org.
Thank you for your support and compassion during this challenging time.