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Fire Victims
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club raises over $4K for DFC fire victims
To continue assisting families in the DFC area who lost everything in a fire on November 19th, the San Pedro Lions Club donated over $4,000 to the victims on Wednesday, December 4th. These funds were raised during a barbecue sale and dollar drive held on November 27th at their Den on Barrier Reef Drive.
Accidents & Disasters
San Pedro Lions Club delivers funds to fire victims
On Wednesday, July 19th, San Pedro Lions Club presented financial assistance to three families affected by recent fires. The unfortunate incidents occurred during the week of June 19th, leaving victims in San Pedrito, DFC, and San Mateo with their homes destroyed and all belongings lost. The island Lions Club collected food and clothing for the victims as well. Through dollar drives, sales, and assistance from the community, they provided the needed funds to the families affected. With efforts and contributions from individuals across the island, the club raised $5,586.23, distributed among the three affected families totaling 17 individuals.
Community and Society
Four families displaced after fire guts home in Caye Caulker; how you can help
At around 2:22AM on Tuesday, August 10th a wooden structure in Caye Caulker was engulfed in flames, leaving four families homeless. Tropic Air, Caye Caulker Village Council, and the San Pedro Lions Club are collecting donations for the fire victims. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Accidents & Disasters
Recovering and rebuilding: Boca del Rio fire victims move on
A total of 22 persons affected were initially housed at San Pedro’s children’s home and community center Hope Haven, where everyone was fed for several days following the fire. As they move forward with their lives, a visit to the fire site at Boca del Rio showed some development on Thursday, August 16th, as new structures are slowly being erected by those who once lived there.
Community and Society
Island residents to hold fundraiser for fire victims
A group of kindhearted island residents is organizing a fundraising event on Friday, November 24th to raise much-needed funds to help the Velasquez family.
Community and Society
SPBRC and BTL donate school supplies to fire victims
The San Pedro Branch Red Cross (SPBRC), along with representatives of BTL, distributed the school supplies to the fire victims on Thursday, August 25th.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Disappointed fire victims
Most of the victims only received $400 to $2,000. So the question is, how can these people (fire victims) start over with that kind of money?
Community and Society
San Pedro benefiting from Blue Water Grill donations
Blue Water Grill (BWG) has released their monthly donation report.
