Salvation Army 'accepting everything but furniture' For Those Displaced in West Philly Fire (Blog)

CP West Philadelphia correspondent Mary Armstrong reports that she has confirmed with the West Philadelphia branch of the Salvation Army tha...

CP West Philadelphia correspondent Mary Armstrong reports that she has confirmed with the West Philadelphia branch of the Salvation Army that they are "accepting everything but furniture"for the at least 100 people who've been left homeless in the wake of the massive, 5-alarm apartment fire at 48th and Walnut last night.

According to Armstrong, "I was burned out 30 years ago and I'm still crying for these people — it's an experience like no other."

The Salvation Army is at 5501 Market, is open 9-4, Monday through Friday (but will be closed this coming Monday) and can be reached at             215-474-1010      . According to a person at the Salvation Army, the best way to bring stuff in is to use the building's Arch Street entrance at 55th.

So before you run out to buy eggs, milk and bread you probably won't really need, consider making a donation for people who've just lost everything.