Our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering in Lowell tonight.

To help survivors of the Branch Street fire and the families of our seven neighbors who died in the fire, donations can be made by sending a check or money order to “Branch Street Fire Victims Relief Fund,”Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, 581 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01854 or by making a contribution at any Jeanne D’Arc branch.

Beginning Friday, July 11, contributions of clothing and other necessities are being accepted by The Wish Project, 1A Foundry Street, Lowell. [The Wish Project is located off Plain Street in Lowell near the intersection of the Lowell Connector, 3 A and 495.  It is not far from the new Target plaza but not in the plaza. If it is on your right, continue south for two more streets. You will pass Payton (where Bob’s Furniture is located) and then find Foundry Street. Make the right onto Foundry. Look for the signs on the telephone poles to get to our red front door.]