Arcadia Firefighters Help Raise Funds for Families Affected by Kenwood Apartments Fire

August 8, 2017 – The Arcadia Firefighters’ Association (AFFA) is spearheading fundraising efforts to provide aid for the families displaced by the fire at the Kenwood Apartments. All the proceeds will go to the nearly 40 residents affected by the fire which occurred in the 800 block of Fairview Avenue on the morning of August 3rd.

The AFFA has set up an account for the Fairview Fire Families Fundraiser and is accepting monetary donations via mail. Checks for the Fairview Fire Families can be made out to Arcadia Firefighters Relief Fund and mailed to Arcadia Fire Fighters Association, PO Box 661865, Arcadia, CA 91066. Donors can also give online via GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/fairview-fire-families.

The Association will work with the American Red Cross to determine the displaced residents’ needs and use that information to decide how the money is distributed.

In addition, on August 14, Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant located at 45 E. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, will set aside 25 percent of all proceeds from 11 a.m. to closing for the families affected by the fire.

For additional information, please contact the Arcadia Firefighters Association at affa3440@gmail.com.

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About the City of Arcadia

Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia is an 11.38 square mile community with a population of just over 56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Arcadia

is known for combining small-town charm with the conveniences and amenities of a mid-size city. Arcadia is a full-service charter city governed by a five-member City Council, elected at large. Recognized for exceptional education and recreation opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, Arcadia is also defined as the “Community of Homes” and has twice been designated the “Best City in California in which to Raise Kids” by Business Week Magazine.