HOBOKEN – A fundraiser will be held on Friday, Dec. 30 at Room 84 (84 Washington St.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Hoboken residents who lost their homes and belongings in the downtown fire on Dec. 17.
The fundraiser will offer various silent auction items and raffle prizes, and all those who attend will be asked to make an unspecified monetary donation at the door.
According to an email from Rory Chadwick, owner of Midtown Authentic, a Paypal account will be established to collect donations from those who will not be able to attend the event. The story will be updated with the Paypal information when it is available.
The organizers of the event are accepting new or gently worn clothing, new or used shoes, computers, laptops, household sundries, and electronics.
According to a release: We are searching for generous Hoboken residents who work in a field where they might be able to acquire items for our silent auction. Sporting event tickets, concert tickets, handbags, consumer goods and more are sought by the people of Hoboken. The more items we can auction and raffle off, the more money the victims of the fire will have.
If you are unable to attend the event and have an item to donate please bring to the following locations. This list will expand as we await others to help participate as drop off centers.
Midtown Authentic: 728 Washington St. – [Tuesday, Dec. 20 – Sunday, Dec. 25 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.]
H-Mag: 80 River St, Penthouse North – [ Monday, Dec. 19 – Friday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.]
Thank you and please attend the event and show the world that Hoboken is full of amazing and wonderful souls and we are here to help those in need. We are an incredible town inhabited by incredible businesses and residents, on Dec. 30 we will be giving back to those in our community that have suffered a devastating loss.