Financial Assistance Needed for Thirty-Five Families Displaced by Condo Fire in Palatine, Illinois

Update: June 6, 2023

We are continuing to raise donations to help the families affected by a large fire that occurred at Windhaven Condominium Complex in the Village of Palatine, Illinois, on Sunday, March 19.
 
This devastating fire displaced thirty-five families from 24 units. Each of these families lost their home, belongings, and vehicles. Several of these families are still living in a hotel due to difficulty in securing affordable housing.
 
Lutheran Church Charities has partnered with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Partners for Our Community (POC) to provide security deposits and rental assistance for eleven displaced families thus far. Each of these families could not have moved out of the hotel and into a new apartment without generous donors. We hope to continue to assist a few more families as requested.

Cristina Correa, Community Engagement Coordinator, expressed her appreciation for our support. “We are excited that families are finding apartments in the area and that you have so willingly partnered with us to provide for these residents' housing needs. Many thanks for all your help.”

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On Sunday, March 19, a large fire occurred at Windhaven Condominium Complex in the Village of Palatine, Illinois. This devastating fire has displaced thirty-five families from 24 units. Each of these families have lost their home, belongings, and vehicles. Currently, they are all temporarily staying in hotels or with family until more permanent housing arrangements can be arranged. The damage was extensive, so this will be a long rebuild and recovery period.

Photo L – R: Sandra Llanos, Aremi Arroyo, Rev. Chris Singer, Mercedes Rodriguez, Rev. Matt Koenig, Rev. Karl Fay, and Cristina Correa

Rev. Chris Singer, LCC President/CEO, presented two requested security deposit checks to Cristina Correa, POC Community Engagement Coordinator, to begin assisting displaced residents in securing new housing. This assistance will help relieve some of the financial burden families are dealing with and avoid the risk of becoming homeless. As more families seek to secure housing, LCC is ready and willing to assist as requested.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois, volunteered to assist families through their community mission partners Palatine Assisting Through Hope (PATH), Partners for Our Community (POC), and Lutheran Church Charities (LCC).

It is said “it takes a village to raise a child.” The Village of Palatine with its churches, schools, and community partners are each rising up to care for a variety of needs for these displaced families.

Please prayerfully consider donating so we can continue to offer housing assistance to those who have lost everything and share the love and hope found in Jesus during this difficult time.

Together, we can bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.

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