Red Cross responds to fire near Columbia

by heartofmissouri431

COLUMBIA, May 22, 2014 — The American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter is assisting a Columbia-area couple whose home was damaged in a fire Monday.
The couple contacted the Red Cross Wednesday. Chapter volunteers met with the couple, who live on Prathersville Road, Wednesday night.
Volunteers provided financial assistance for the couple to meet their immediate emergency needs with the purchase of food and clothing. Volunteers also provided Red Cross comfort kits, which contain personal hygiene items.
Their insurance company is providing a hotel stay.
The Red Cross will monitor the couple’s recovery process