JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast News On Your Side knows you want to help the many families of the condo collapse in Miami. Because of this, we have compiled a list of locations that are safe for you to easily open your hearts and give what you can. Our thoughts are with the families and individuals affected by the building collapse in Surfside, FL.
The Miami Foundation has launched a hardship fund to help those impacted. Some foundations involved include The Coral Gables Community Foundation, The Key Biscayne Community Foundation, The Knight Foundation, The Miami Foundation, Miami HEAT, and Miami HEAT Charitable Fund. All are standing together to build a hardship fund for those impacted. Click here to learn more. Please visit https://supportsurfside.org/
- A Family Assistance Center is open at the Surfside Recreational Center at 9301 Collins Ave. for individuals who are unable to locate relatives who live in the building.
- Town of Surfside: Emergency Closings & Cancellations
- Town of Surfside: Volunteer Information & Donations
- Miami-Dade County: Champlain Towers (South) Partial Building Collapse
Also, in response to the tragedy, The Shul of Bal Harbour has created a central fund to be dispersed as needed directly to the victims and families. You can donate to this emergency campaign by calling 518-323-0376 and enter the campaign identification number 1569. Click here to donate.
Our thoughts are with the families and individuals affected by the building collapse in Surfside. Please continue to follow developments on the devastation with First Coast News on-air and online.