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

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 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.

DONATE — Palatine Families Fire Fund