Fire in the city of Brampton leaves 8 families homeless ...

This is terrible news. It's good to hear that everyone is safe, but losing homes like this is devastating. Is there any indication of what started this fire or how it got started?

No, there is no indication as to the exact cause (lots of rumours though,lol) the fire marshall has started their investigation. We can only ask for prayers at this time, everything else seems to be in the works.

They should do their best to find out exactly what happened so action can be taken to prevent future instances. Something should at least be learned from this unfortunate occurrence. Perhaps the weather played some sort of role? Hopefully those who lost their homes can somehow recover from this terrible outcome.

Hi there, they are always pretty good and thorough in their investigation here. We found out later yesterday that 2 birds did not make it, otherwise, everyone was safe. From other neighbours, I learned that 2 of the residents that lost everything had lost their jobs and had to cancel their insurance prior, this is not good, I really feel for them.Keep them in your prayers, OK.

well i will look at this optimistically because no one was injured and in such a flame, it is a miracle. But i hope they have the strengths within to help them move on .

Hi Mona, thanks for your kind words, just keep them in your prayers, OK.

Much appreciated,
louis

I live in a basement apartment in a house directly behind these townhouses and woke just after 6 am to smoke coming in my bedroom window. The fire department got there very quckly and did an excellent job. We had to walk down the street to get away from the smoke but I took some incredible pictures. Thank goodness there were no fatalities. My thoughts and prayers go out to all these families. What a horrible tradjedy.

Thanks 2everYoung, can you tell me how you found out about my story on here, I am just curious, and i think it is posssible for you to load some of these pics if you wanted to. Let me know, Ok.

... and yes, Thank god, there was nobody hurt physically, but mentally, that's another stroy; i was just imagining losing evrything, specially when you do not have insurance on top of it all. Just overwhelming.

Thanks, louisp

Hello
we have a friend who lost everything during this fire. One of the little boys is a classmate of my son's at Cardinal Newman. Some of us mothers are trying to organize some help for everyone involved once we get more information. My son is drawing his friend a picture to help cheer him up.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families involved. Materials things and memories may have been lost but all the lives were saved! We thank God for their safety and protection.

Lucia De Santis

Hey Lucia, this is so nice to hear from people in this affected area; can I also ask you how you heard about my story link. This is amazing how it is getting around. Roughly 2,000 people in 24 hours is a pretty good turn out, and yes, the minute you hear about something being put together to help, we will gladly join you ... and say a big Thanks to your son for drawing a picture to cheer his friend up. God bless him, you and all that are keeping all these people in their prayers.

I beleive Dorset school is doing something as well as one of the boys is in Grade one there.

I found your article by googleing Brampton Fire May 31. I live on Dunn and was awoken by strange noises, smoke and the banging the fireman must have been doing on people's doors.

If anyone finds more info on donations for these families can you please post them.

Thanks, Lori

Hi Lori, maybe we can keep this link alive and pass it on, I would love to be able to help wherever I can; so definetely, I will pass whatever information on in here, Ok. Much appreciated,

louisp
www.maxgxl.com/186964

Hello
I have a sister-in-law who lives in this complex - her address is Darras Crt. Would you be able to list the addresses of those that lost their homes in the tragic fire. Thanks.

Brenda, as far as I could see, the units ravaged by the fire were from #134 down to #120, as they are all paired numbers only in that section.
Hopefully, she is not one of these units.Please let me know, OK. so far, i know Rudy in #134, and Mohammed in # 130, that's from my personal experience living in this complex.

louisp
my biz: www.maxgxl.com/186964

Louis.
Brian, a friend of mine, lived in #122. I haven't heard from him, but from all the reports he's ok, although he lost everything.

Louisp, WoW! Great photos depicting the devastation caused by the fire.

Hello Louisp

i got your link from a friend on facebook.

I'm wondering if the city has anything set up for donations for the families....and if the local businesses are doing anything to help?

Lucia

Hi again, Lucia, that is how this link is getting around, pass it on as much as you can, and i will keep evryone posted, and if nobody starts something soon, I will, but in the meantime, please spread the word, and let me know if you hear anything; and I will do the same. Thanks for being so kind,

louisp
My biz - www.maxgxl.com/186964

Hi Louisp

I am only doing what I feel is necessary. If I found myself in a similar situation, I would hope that my friends and neighbours would do the same.

Love and compassion are free.

Hi Lucia and all good people that care about our friends who lost evrything.

I have a job for you to do; let's get hte word out that we now a trust fund set-up at Alterna Savings (Credit Union) at the Walmart Plaza at At Airport Rd. right besides the Bureger King.

Let everyone you can.

Thanks you for your support and generosity,
louisp

Hey ,
I live at 75 Darras crt.
the fire was directly behind my house.
Its horrible to see such a thing, me and my family did as much as we could to help by handing out blankets telling them they may go inside if they get cold and when everyone got directed down bramalea me and my family invited everyone who wanted to come over to My mom and dads.
I send great thanks to my mom and dad who made a huge trip to no frills and made 19 of us breakfest. Right now they are starting to take the units down. i found this link because it was in my mail box (:
Thanks; Samanntha hall

Yes Lucia, you definetely echo my feelings, and a lot of others in the complex and around the world.

Tonight, Holly and I, and one other neighbour and his two little girls distributed a little homemade flyer in each mailbox here at the complex, to share with them this website and where we can all come together to see how we can help. By having good communications, i believe we can optimize our efforts and keep on the same page, so come back often and you will see what is going on, and if you want to be part of it, you're welcome.

We got the flyer yesterday - we live on Dartford Road. I had already contacted our Church - Bramalea Baptist - we are trying to organize a drive to help the people who lost everything in this fire but we didn't know who to contact. We are looking for more detailed information on the 8 families (sizes of children for clothing, toys etc. to be collected) and how to get these things to the people in need. I will be calling Lois but if anyone has information that would help with this effort please reply.

Thank you Lois for orgnaizing this and putting out the flyer.

Hey Lydia, I talked to you a few minutes ago; please have the person from your church give me a call, as i already have a lot of information to pass on.

God bless you, and I know where you are coming from as you shared your story with me.


The first account for donation will be open tomorrow at Alterna Savings besides the Burger King, at the Walmart plaza.

Talk to syou soon, I am sure.

louisp unit 13

Hello, My brother and his family are one of the families that lost everything due to this terrible fire. It's a big shock for them but we are doing everything we can as a family to help them. Thank God they are all safe! I was wondering if the community was going to pull together and have some kind of fundraiser or if anyone knows if the local business were making any donations to these families. thanks

Please let me know your brother's name, and the rest of his family, and what their needs are, OK. And what unit was he in?
Thanks,
louis from 13 Darras Court

Hi Louisp
Your story is being read in Cornwall Ontario....courtesy of Allvoices.com. My heart aches for these people as I have been in a similar situation at one time. I wish there was something that I could do to help. I will continue to read in case there is a suggestion. Good Luck to all, and my prayers are with everyone.

Zipper

Yes zipper from Cornwall, thank you for taking the time to share with us. As one who has been there, you certainly understand the feelings of loss that our friends and neighbours are going through.

Tonight, we distributed flyers (see answer above)to try and keep everyone on the same page.

So keep coming back, we'll need a lot of input and we Thank you big time for your prayers and best wishes.
louis

I just arrived in and found your notice in my mailbox. Indeed, let's get together and do whatever we can to make a terrible situation better. I praise God for His protection, mercy and grace, sparing lives.

Lynda
Unit 4

I live in the complex and was evacuated,we are in the row next to this one. It was very scary with the wind and cold.We have friends that live in these units that have nothing now!I really think that the fire dept did an amazing job, as well as the police who are still on site.When I look at it from my back yard it just makes you cry.I am moving at the end of the month and will have some things to give if anyone can use them,cloths for males, loveseat, end tables,dishes, cutlery etc.Please let me know.Thank you so much to all for the wonderful neighbors, the Bramalea Baptist church for food,washrooms, and warm drinks-great community spirit!

Karen, i had a little trouble with the site today, so I do not know if I answered you or not. In any event, thanks for stopping by. I am trying to gather all the information so we can help all concern that need help; but I do not them all yet, so please keep coming back and keep in touch, and thank you for your generous offer.

louis from 13 Darras court

Yes Lynda, it is nice to see how much the neighbours want to do something; some suggested a BBQ and music as one thing we could do, and there will many other suggestions coming through.

If by tomorrow, nobody has opened up a bank account for donations, I will take care of that as some of these people need help ASAP.

In themeantime, yes, we are all so Thankful that everyone got out alive, and your prayers are so welcomed and joining all of ours.
God bless you neighbour Lynda,
louis

I pray that God gives the families of this tragedy His peace that surpasses all understanding, His unspeakable joy and His perfect strength to go through the storms that these families just entered. Just know that we may not see it at times but He is there with you. My family and I will be praying for u and yours.
Blessings,
Sandra

Hey Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to stop by, are you our neighbour from close or far?

Please read my other articles as to the latest of what I know;
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.

god bless,
louisp

Hey Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to stop by, are you our neighbour from close or far?

Please read my other articles as to the latest of what I know;
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.

god bless,
louisp

To follow the comments might be a little comfusing, click on the tab 'comments' right above my picture, and you will on the right hand side the number of pages, so click on #2, etc.

Thanks,
louisp

HELLO MY NAME IS BILL AND I LIVE IN DARRAS COURT WE AS I COMMUNITY AND A HOLE GROUP NEED TO HELP EVERY ONE WE CAN SO ME AND A COUPLE OF MEN AND LADY.S ARE GOING TO GO THE SEE WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP IN ANY WAY WE CAN I AS A MEMBER OF DARRAS COURT AND AS A FAMILY MAN HAVE BEEN VERY UP-SET A BUT THE FIRE AS MY FAMILY HAS HAD A HOUSE FIRE AND HAS LOST EVERYTHING AS WELL 2 YEARS A GO. SO MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF THE 8.FAMILYS OF THE UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN LOST

Hey Bill, thanks for stopping by and offering your help. i am just trying to establish communications so that we can all be on the same page.

Pleas read my latest report at:
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.

for the latest news i got.
Thanks and god bless,
louisp unit 13

Also: There's a "Darras Court, Brampton" Facebook group and http://sites.google.com/site/darrascourtbrampton/ should we want to communicate and come together as a community.

Thanks Cameron, here is my latest report:
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.
Let's keep all posted and in touch and at point, we will concentrate Ok.
louisp

Beyond this crisis, as important as this is, there is also a facebook group and a Google site for Darras Court, Brampton residents:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86216734508&ref=nf

and

http://sites.google.com/site/darrascourtbrampton/

Scary to see how fast the adjoining units go up in flames.

It scares me to think a neighbour could fall aspleep with a cigarette and we could be out of a home (or worse if the smoke detectors are too late).

When we bought on Darras 2 years ago, we could not give a home inspector access to the attic. They really need to go up in all of the attics and make sure there are proper fire barriers. This can be a huge safety concern.

Otherwise it is a great community and the management company does an amazing job.

Jason

Hey Jason, thanks for stopping by, and yes, this was very scary for us to watch, but really devastating for those who lost everything. i am trying to establish communication for all to be on the same page, please read latest report at:
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.

God bless,
louis unit13

Hello,
My brother and his family are one of the families that lost everything due to this terrible fire. It's a big shock for them but we are doing everything we can as a family to help them. Thank God they are all safe!
I was wondering if the community was going to pull together and have some kind of fundraiser or if anyone knows if the local business were making any donations to these families.

thanks
San

Hi I live at 25 Darras Crt and my heart goes out to everyone that lived in the homes that were involved in the fire. My husband and I opened our home up to families that were out in the cold do to this fire. If there is anything that we can do to help these families I will do so. My thoughts and prayers are with them. I received your flyer in my mailbox last night. I would like to also thank everyone that either opened their homes to the families that were in the cold or that tried to help the families who's homes were involved in the fire. It was nice to see our complex come together at such a tragic time.

Thanks to everyone

Tammy & Rob

Hi Tammy and rob, tomorrow at 5pm at the church across the road, we will a little meeting to see what we are up to and how we can help for the big BBQ coming up next weekends, and what else we can do.

Thanbks,
louis unit 13, hope to see you there

Hi Tammy and Rob, yes, it is marvellous to see how evryone that could helped their fellow neighbour, and God bless you for being one of these.

Please read my new link at for the most update that I have, Ok. and thank you so much for stopping by.

http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.
louisp unit 13

Hello! My name is Holli and I live on Dartford Rd, just behind the units that were destroyed in Sunday's fire. My friend Dana lives in Darras Crt. Dana and myself wanted to help in any way that we could so I called Social Services to get any information on the families to see what items they might need for the next few days. I took it upon myself to contact the BestWestern on Clark Blvd. for more information on the families and see how they were doing at this point. We took over numerous items including clothes for men, women and children, toys, puzzles, books and magazines etc. I only spoke with one family but have no idea how to contact the remaining families to let them know we have items to share with them. Social Services has not yet returned my calls. If anyone gets in contact with the familes please write in so we can inform them that we have items donated at the hotel and to help themselves to whatever they need.For now the items donated will remain at the BestWestern until tomorrow afternoon which is when I will pick the bins up and bring to my home until something else is organized.
Thank you and God Bless

HI Holli, I just talked to you a little while ago, and I just wqant to say a big Thank you for being there with your friend Dana, and for waht you did.
I am trying to get people together so we can all be on the same page and optimize our efoorts, please read my latest report at the following:
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.

louisp unit 13

Thank you for being in touch Ange (or maybe it's time to call Angel), think it is,I was just talking to your friend Holly, who told me about you guys putting some clothes, games and other stuff together to help some of the families staying at the hotel; God bless you for your actions.

And, yes, I can guarantee you the communit will get involve, raise funds, organize events, provide clothes, furniture and donations all for our neightbours.


I heard that some have no insurance at all, so we will have to be there for tehm as quickly as possible. I already went to 2 banks to organize for all of their branches to receive donations and will find out in the next couple of days ... please see my report at:
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829.

Next time, please leave me your brother's name and all members of his family as I want to compile the information of what is required; by phone or e-mail or here, whichever, Ok.

Thank you for being there,
God bless,
louisp unit 13

Hello Sange

from what I have heard, I know that the Cardinal Newman school will be holding a fundraiser and clothing drive. I don't have all the details yet as an official letter was not sent home yet. I don't know about the businesses in area doing anything. Not even sure if help was even asked yet. Perhaps when more details of the fundraiser are revealed, we can approach the local businesses for their assistance.

Thank God your brother and his family are safe!

My continued prayers and thoughts are with these families!!

Thanks Lucia
We are all greatful for their saftey!
When their are more details of events please post the info.
It's fantastic to see everyone wanting to help out. It's really great.

Thanks!!
Sange

To Mr. Macduff, Glad to hear your friend is Ok. As a matter of fact, i was inquiring tonight who lived in 122, and nobody that was there, except one lady said that she believed there was 2 teeagers living there, would that be right?

I am trying to get evrybody's name, sizes, what they need, etc... so we can help them as a community.

We should have the bank accounts set up within a few days for donations and we will evryone know what comes in and what evryone's needs are.

Pass on the latest news I wrote about, please.
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829

God bless and come back often to find out all that's happenning,
louisp from Darras court

Hi Louisp. We live at #75, Pat & Leanne. I have lots of pics and some video that I will try and post. I work just down the road at the Canadian Tire warehouse and have had lots of co-workers ask me if they can donate so has Leanne at her work. We should get an account going with one of the banks in the area.

Hi Pat and Leanne, tomorrow sunday at 5pm I wiull holding a little meeting in the church across the road at 5pm to bring everyone up to date, to announce the big BBQ , etc...

Let everyone know PLEASE.

thanks
louispunit 13

Hi Pat and Leanne,

Thank you so much for coming by and posting your intents, it is so refreshing to see all of the people here coming together and wanting to do some thing. It will be a couple of more days before the accounta get opened; we have talked to 3 different banks, so we should Ok very soon.

Do you know any of the people affected, I am trying to get the hold of them, so I can find out what their needs are. Please come back often as I will be posting regularly to keep evreyone on the same page.

Here is another link to an update I
did:
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3355829


Again thank you and god bless,
louisp unit 13

Well, I don't live in the complex, but I do live on Doncaster Drive, the street behind Darras Court. We got the link from a flyer that was left in our mailbox.

I woke up to a couple of fire trucks who were able to get to the fire from the rear, by using the backyards of a couple of families. From what I saw, a lot of black heavy smoke was heading South down our street, but the fire department did a great job in holding the fire back and finally putting it out.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families involved. I can't imagine losing everything, especially at a time where the state of the economy is not so stable. If there is anything we can do, I would like to also hear about it.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write in, much appreciated, i will pass on your best wishes and I hope you come back from time to time, as i will people up to date,
God bless,
louisp Darrs Court

My Brother's Name is Mario and He lived at #128. He and his wife have 4 children 3 boys ages 17, 15, and 5 and a little girl age 9.

Just to add that I had a visit form 122, Brian and he is doing fine and wants to help his neighbours but does not know how to reach them, please info coming and thanks,
louisp
Darras Court

Thank you so much, this exactly the kind of info I am looking for.

God bless,
louis

My sister and her daughter also lived in your building.. and lost everything.. my heart goes out to all of you.

Hi Kay, can you have your sister contact me, please.

Nest weekend, we are having a fundraising BBQ at Scott's No Frills, friday, Saturday and sunday, all funds proceeds go the trust fund already set up at Alterna Savings.

Thanks ,
louisp unit 13

Hi Kay, sorry I do not have all the names; I am trying to coordinate all communications.

Tomorrow, we will have the first bank account opebn for donations at Alterna Savings (Credit Union) besides the Burger King at the Walmart Plaza.

Keep coming back for more info.
Thanks and God bless,
louisp unit 13

Hello Sange

from what I've re-read I believe I am friends with your sister in law, Manuela!! Her son, David is in my son's class at Cardinal Newman. My son has been asking about him since he heard about the fire. We even called the family yesterday and my son finally got a chance to talk to David. It made my son very happy to actually hear that his friend was safe aside from just hearing me say he was safe and sound.

No letter has come home from Cardinal Newman yet, but we are all gathering what we can to help all the families.

God bless everyone.
Lucia

Hi Lucia, please let everyone know that next weekend, we will a HUGE BBQ at Scott's No Frills, we want everyone there: hot dog and pop 2.50 and hamburgers and pop 3.50 on 12-13-14th of June fris-sat-sunday.

All donations to our trust fund for our affected families.

Thank you so much, maybe send a note to the school too, if you can.

louisp unit 13

Hi Lucia
Yes my sister in law is Manuela.
thanks for all your help and everyone that is getting together. My family really appreaciates it.
Please keep updates posted as I am checking this site regularly.

thanks
Sandra

Hi Sandra, could have your sister-in-law be in touch with me? That would be greatly appreciated.

I need to get everyones names, age, and most seriously what their needs are.

We have opebned our first donation trust account with Alterna Savings (Credit Union) on Queen St. East at the Walmart Plaza, righ besides the Burger King, and across from the Canadian Tire.

The account's name is " The Darras Court Circle of Friends " and the account number is: # 4888642

God bless and let 's get this number out to everyone.

louisp

Hi Louis
I will pass this info along not only to my family but to everyone i know.

Thanks Again.

Sange

Hi Lucia, this is Louis here, I am getting all the information here throguht his site and by phone, and e-mail.

I got a call tonight from someone at Bramamlea Baptist and we are trying to organize to have furniture and clothes dropped of, but we will let everyone know when this be OK.

I also will be contacting the schools, and keep them posted also.

We should have the first bank account for donations open by tomorrow evening; it will be at Alterna Savings in Brampton besides the Burger King, at the Walmart plaza.

god bless,
louisp unit 13

My cousion and her daughter lost everything in this fire and are lucky to be alive from what family member i have talked to about this. Shannon was lucky to get her and her daughter out alive and only recived burns on her arms and hands from trying to resuce her daugther. my heart goes out to everyone in the fire. I'm praying for all of you.... Shannon and Kimmy i love you and you have angle looking over you both XoXO

Can you either call me (numbers on flyers distributed in mailboxes) or contact me as I have some mixed up information. Your cousin is Shannon, and her daughter is Kimmy, right ? are there other children because I am trying to get all the people in need and their age, etc as people want o donate all kinds of things but i need to know what they need and who they are, so if you can, that would be much appreciated.
louisp unit13

Thanks Louis for all the info and for organizing this.
I will let my brother know of this information and will keep in touch. For right now the family is staying with my mom. I don't know what his future plans are. This commitment and organization from you and everyone else is really fantastic. It's really nice to hear that this community is getting together like this to help. I would love to help in anyway I can. I will keep checking back.
thanks Again for your dedication

Sange

Hi Shannon and Kimmy, is your cousin Mario?? Please let me know as I am trying to get all the information that I can so we can help out as quickly as we can.

I have arranged for two of our most senior (in years of residence here) to look after a donation fund that we are setting at Alterna Savins, right beside the Burger King close to the Walmart, so if anybody asks you, they can go there, Ok.

I am so glad that Shannon and her daughter are Ok, what unit are they in?

God bless,
louisp

Hi Louis
Mario is my brother and he was living in unit 128 with his wife and 4 children. what info is required for the opening of these bank accounts and how does this work? Who will be looking after this?
thks
Sange

Hi Sange,

Thanks for keeping in touch. I have asked two of the most senior (in time of living here at the complex) Ann-Marie and Carol to take charge of opening the accounts. I am only coordinating all of this and turning it over and hopefully I will remain in communication with all as to what comes in and what goes out.

The first account will be opened by tomorrow night at the Alterna Savings (Credit union) besides the Burger King at the Walmart Plaza.

I know your brother and his family will be one of our priorities; do you where he is staying, and what accomodations they have arranged for the next while.

A lot of people want to give clothes and furniture and stuff, so I am orghanizing that alos, maybe by tomorrow I will have a drop off location.
I am trying to get the Royal bank on board also; so keep coming back here to ge the latest news.

Can find out from your brother what their immediate needs are, and if he would like to contact, that's ok too.

I heard from Brian in #122, and he is fine, has support, and is even offering to help.

I would like to organize a meeting this sunday early evening if i can get a place to hold it; I will invite all and let you all know where it will be.

This meeting will be primarily to let know what all will be in place to help our fellow neighbours; and to see how we can organize a huge BBQ-car wash-maybe some kind of auction with donated stuff, some music, I get one band together from our church i am quite sure, what date to have it, etc...

and whatever other ideas we can come up with. We will need lots of help and so far, lots of people are offering, but it takes a little time to get organized.

It is unbelievable the response I am getting from all; so, please keep posted, you can call me too if you want, my numbers were on my flyer we sent out the other night.

I appreciate your concern, and dedication Sange,
louisp unit 13

Hello Louis

thank you for the information. I'll keep you posted about what Cardinal Newman is organizing and I'll pass along the information that you have provided.

Lucia

Hey Lucia, thank you so much for caring, and keep coming back, i am collecting as much info as I can, and passing it on.

louisp
unit 13

Hello Sandra

we are all trying to do what we can to help your brother's family and the other 7 families effected by this fire. With time we will organize and things will start to roll. Hopefully this horrible incident will be a thing of the past and we will call come out of this a better community.

Lots of love goes out to everyone surviving and helping.

We will conquer this obstacle with God's strength.

Lucia

Thanks Lucia
Just knowing that there is such a wonderful community willing to do whatever they can to help these families is wonderful.

thank you
Sandra

From confused, my parents are 4 & 5 from the left. Leanne's Mom & Dad from Newfounland are 5 & 6 from the left. Our daughters are 1st & 3rd from right. Tanya is 2nd from the right which is the lead singer in the band which we our hopping to use for fund raising. 1st on the left is my brother-in-law Pat Montoni who is the drummer in the band. My brother-in-law Larry is beside him. My older brother Calvin from Calgary beside Larry. Last but not least 4th from the left is Marry Miller, Leannes's best maid of our. Sorry about listing all this but I didn't want to leave some-one out.

Hey Pat and Leanne, yes, thanks for posting your picture, it does add to the sense of being a family here.

And yes, I did hear, and my wife Holly was talking to your husband, and I personally want to Thank your parents for this very nice gesture of feeding these people, keeping them warm and I am sure loved.

Please take a moment to read some of the other answers to the comments as I am throwing a little informastion here and there, but I am trying to organize a meeting for Sunday so we can plan a few things, and bring you up to date on what I know and what has been organized.

thanks for being there,

louisp unit 13

Hi Louis,

I am from unit 120 and I just wanted to say that what you have done here is amazing, the support and kind words (even from total strangers) can be so comforting. It's just so nice to know how many amazing people are out there and willing to extend their hearts & generosity to people they've never met before. It's is appreciated so much from myself and my family. Thank you all.

Hey Vanessa, please let me know what time you could come sround on Sat. to go trough some of the clothing and other articles we have been donated, please call me at 647-290-0661

louisp unit 13

Hey Vanessa, the only thing I had on you was your name, so good to hear from you. I am so sorry for your loss, along with all the others.

Please contact me, as to what your needs are?, children, ? etc ... My number is 905-497-2236. I will be around a good aprt of the day tomorrow, but very busy, but would like to talk to you.

God bless, and come back here often, I am trying to coordinate all efforts, lots of good response, now action starts.

We're all a big family here, and sometimes it takes one of these tragedies to wake us up and come together, and we are.

louisp unit 13

Thanks for sharing; we now have an account open for donations at Alterna Savings (Credit Union) by the Wallmart Plaza across from the Canadian tire, right besides Burger King.

The account name is: 'The Darras Circle of Friends' trust fund and the account number is # 4888642, and is administered by two of our neighbours, Anne-Marie and Carol, both having been here for a long time.

Please advise all you can; god bless,
louisp

Hello Louis

I will definitely let some of the other the bbq at Scott's No Frills.

The Cardinal Newman Parent Council is also having a fundraising/clothing drive at the school. They are accepting clothing, books, food vouchers, and cash.

Hope everyone is doing well.
Lucia

Hey Lucia, three days no cooking, wow, that's pretty good, lol.

Spread the word as much as possible, we want this to be the 'mother' of all BBQ's.

Let he school know alos, maybe they can send a note with the students at home.

Thanks a million,
louisp unit 13

Hi Louis, I would like to get together with you or some of our friends and discuss the possibillity of having a block party, all streets neighbours and friends included and invited. Canadian Tire Distribution will donate raffle prizes and I have two if not three bands that are more than willing to do this. I'd like to do it on July 18 if possible. I was also hoping to do this in the inner court-yard. Let's get together and discuss this. I can be reached at 905-598-2313 or 905-494-5851. Ask for Pat or Leanne. Any other bands that would like to play don't hesitate to call.

Hey Pat and Leanne,

This is wonderful news; yes, definetely, we need to get together.Are you coming to the BBQ today (last day) at No Frills, 700 Balmoral Dr.)
I will there all day again; it's going unbelievely well'

So far, plan are in the works for an inner court yard garage sale June 27th, where i was suggesting that this would be a family day with face painting for the kids, games for the kids, etc .. Mariela at Unit 9 is having a meeting tonight at 7:30 or so, she would be glad to hear from one of you, also my son's band was trying to get in for part of that day..

All proceeds from the garage sale would go to our fund, while anything not sold would go to the church across the street as they have suggested to have their yearly monster garage sale, BBQ and car wash on the 11th of July and 100% of the proceeds is coming to our fund, incredible.

Forgot, on the same day of the 27th family fun day, I am also organizing to have one fire information specialist from the fire dept. and 1 insurance person (no selling - information only where we can ask all questions about townhomes type insurance.

Lots more in the works, but I will need to find time to type it all together, OK.

It's 3:23 am, better get back to bed, we have a BBQ tomorrow, be there, lol.

louisp

Hi Louis

I hear the BBQ fundraising went very well.

Hope everyone's efforts are appreciated!!

Great job!!!
May God bless you and all you are doing for these families.

Lucia

Hey Lucia, it was so nice meeting you at the BBQ on the weekend, and thanks for your help, and for promoting our cause.

The next BBq will be one day only, and I am looking for some volunteers to man it; it will be at the Fair and Fresh supermarket from 11-7 or so.

If interested, let me know, OK.

louisp unit 13

... and yes the BBq went extremely weel, we raised over $10,500.00 for the families.

Thanks

Hi, it's great to hear so many are involved in another's time of need. We, too, would like to chip in. Can you tell me where I can go to, or who we can talk to, if we want to drop off non-monetary donations (i.e. unused kitchen items, clothing, etc.)? Thank you.

Hi JMoney75,

For clothing articles and other smaller items, they can go to Bramalea Baptist church at the northwest corner of Dixie Rd. and Queen Street.

As for your contact, that would be me, you can also reach me at louisp@rogers.com

And yes, I am very proud to see how people came together for this BBQ and many more events to come.

Thanks for your offer to help and your donations.

louisp

TO ALL RESIDENTS OF DARRAS COURT

A quick little update:

Our BBQ at Scott’s No Frills has been an astounding success!! Thanks to all the Darras Court volunteers, families and friends who came from quite a distance to help, and to Bill who initiated all of this. With the Brampton Professional Fire Fighters Association giving us $ 500.00, we were able to achieve a record take-in for a weekend BBQ at Scott’s No Frills of over $10,500.00 that went into our trust fund for our friends and neighbours who have been victimized by this nasty fire.

A special thanks goes to Rev. Stephen Semple and their congregation at Bramalea Baptist Church for footing the bill for the meat used at the BBQ and for the cost of the banners; and also a special thanks to Scott (sorry Scott, your donation was a little higher than expected, lol) , his wife Lucrezia and all the staff at Scott’s No Frills for having supplied the BBQ, the gas, the condiments, the space and to the bun supplier (I think it’s Weston).

This weekend, we are inviting all families affected by the fire to come and meet with us at the Bramalea Baptist church to distribute clothing and other goods that we have been accumulating. Clothing donations can be dropped off at Unit 13 or to the church directly by Friday at the latest.

We need an extra 4-5 volunteers for Saturday morning at 8 am to finish the sorting before the families come over; if you would like to help please speak to Mariela, unit #9. (let me know ahead of time please if you can make it – probably for an hour or two max.). Your help would be greatly appreciated..

OUR NEXT EVENT – JUNE 27TH, 2009

We will call this day: Darras Crt. Circle of Friends Family Fun Day and Community Yard Sale
The plans are: 8 am – 12 noon, a gigantic garage sale which we will promote heavily. You are invited to have a sale of your own and donate any earnings to The Darras Crt. Circle of Friends. Any leftover articles not sold can be taken across the road from us to the Bramalea Church of God on July 11th, 2009. They have offered to host a huge combination ‘car wash, garage sale, bbq’ with 100% of the funds coming to our trust fund. They have also agreed to let us park our vehicles in their parking lot on the 27th as we would like to have as much space as possible for the tables of items for sale.

During that same period of 8 am-12 noon on the 27th we want to include as many children as possible and operate a table of homemade baked goods and refreshments. If you are able to donate any baked goods or have any children interested in lending a helping hand please speak with Mariela, unit # 9. Later in the afternoon at 2pm there will be fun and games for the kids, balloon toss, wheelbarrow races, face painting and a lot more with some nice prizes too.

PARENTS, PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN AS WE REALLY WANT THIS TO BE A FUN FILLED AND SAFE DAY FOR US TO GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER, AND TO HELP OUR FRIENDS AT THE SAME TIME.




Starting at approx. 12 am, our music groups will be setting up close to the pool area; and we will be entertained by some of the local talented musicians and singers. Mark (unit 13) and Pat (unit 75) will be coordinating this effort.

This will be a non-alcoholic event, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.

In addition to all this fun and music, another BBQ, this time hosted by Fair and Fresh supermarket will be serving up Hotdogs and Burgers. A couple volunteers to help for a couple of hours at a time, representing our Darras Court people would be all we need, we already have some volunteers from the surrounding streets affected by the fire, but a couple from here would be great. Lydia Dawson, from the Bramalea Baptist church will be the main contact for the volunteers for this event and the BBQ will be supplied by none other than Scott of Scott’s No Frills.

The Fair and Fresh supermarket, owned by Mr. Ali and operated by Ron Persaud, have generously agreed to supply free of charge all the necessities of the BBQ, and donate all proceeds to The Darras Crt. Circle of Friends trust fund.

Information booths will be set up pertaining to Fire Safety and Condo Insurance. An insurance rep will be available to answer questions you may have pertaining to condo and content insurance or to review your current policy (They are not there to sell you anything, simply to provide you with important information). Likewise a rep will be there from the local fire department answering questions and offering tips about fire safety, along with the fire simulation house.

We would like to have as many of you participate with all that’s happening; I think it will be fun to spend some time together, get to know each other, and help our friends and neighbours along the way.

Thank you,
Darras Crt. Circle of Friends

It would be really nice & helpful if Louis could have everyone’s telephone number and e-mail addresses, you can contact Louis louisp@rogers.com or join the “Darras Crt. Circle of Friends” facebook group.

NOTE: A lot of people are asking about furniture donations, our friends are just starting to find accommodation now, so all Louis can do is take your phone number, what you have to offer and then match it as the need arises; otherwise, if the opportunity arises, you could sell it and donate the funds if you wish.

This is a last minute question, and I want your opinion as quickly as possible (drop it off in my mailbox, unit 13,ok): if I was able to arrange a legal draw for one of the townhomes right in our court, and sell the tickets at $ 50.00 each to raise funds, would it make sense and would you willing to help in selling these tickets?

God bless,
louisp unit 13

HI Louis,
IT's been a while that i have not been able to log on to this site. with a 3 year old running around there is not much time to log on to the computer...I was speaking to my brother this weekend and he informed me of the many events that have taken place in the last few weeks. I must say that it has been so wonderful to hear of everything that has been done to help all these families. thank you louis!!! You and many others that have helped have done a wonderful job! I hope that all the families have been able to benefit from all the support that has been givin! Hat's off to all who have helped!!

Sange