GEM 2022  Mission

Bronx Fire

GEM Mission Specific Press
Timeout
Six ways to help the Bronx fire victims right now
House Beautiful
Here's How to Help the Victims of the Bronx Apartment Fire
Newsweek
How to Help the Victims of the Deadly Bronx Fire
CNN
Here are ways you can help the victims of the Bronx Fire
Washington Post
Officials blame space heater, say smoke may have spread because of open door

Global Empowerment Mission Bstrong has activated its first phase response to the Bronx fire disaster at 333 East 181 Street, Bronx NY.

Summary Stats

What we've accomplished to date

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Bstrong Visa Cards Already Distributed
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In supplies delivered
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Household Recipients
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Units
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Family Necessities Kits Delivered

Phase 1: Disaster Relief

We have distributed Bstrong cash cards for all the displaced former residents.

In addition, we provided our Family Necessities Kits for each family.

Special Thanks to LIUNA laborers local 79, IBEW Local 3, IUPAT DC9 Steamfitters 638, Sheetmetal workers local 28, LIUNA local 78.

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