Crime & Safety
Fundraising For Families Burned Out Christmas Eve
"Their family including a toddler, along with several tenants are left to wonder what's next?...let's help them re-build their lives."
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY — A Christmas Eve fire left several residents homeless. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Zhinin family and tenants.
In just one day, 133 people have raised $7,654 toward the goal of $20,000.
In addition, Sleepy Hollow village officials sent out this letter:
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Dear Residents,
A sad and devastating event has taken place in our Village this Christmas Eve. One of our residents, who is also one of our Public Works employee, lost his home to a raging fire on Beekman Avenue. His family, along with several tenants were lucky to get out alive.
If you would like to help these families get back on their feet quickly, you may donate to "GoFundMe" by clicking the link below. Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness. (If you're unable to click the link below, please visit Facebook at "The Village of Sleepy Hollow News" )
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