karly's blog

Early on the morning of Thursday, August 16, 2007, Treasure City Thrift caught fire. The fire started in the Free Box in front of the store, where donated items that we could not sell were available for free to anyone. The fire damaged the front or the store, and smoke from the fire has possibly ruined much of the clothing department. Also, in their effort to extinguish the fire and stop its spread, the fire department had to punch numerous holes in the wall, as well as break open the gate and door on the east side of the building. The fire exposed a lot of wiring so the store is without electricity until we can get an electrician to repair it. It appears that the fire was set deliberately.

Fire pic 1 - Fire pic 2 - Fire pic 3

We are all saddened and disappointed by this loss, but are determined to get the project up and running again, so we can return to our work of providing support and material resources for the local grassroots community. We do not yet have an estimate for how much repairs will cost us, but given the extent of the damage and the loss of business due to the fire, we are asking for donations to help us get back on our feet. Free or discounted electrician services are needed. Other repair services may be needed. Money in whatever amount you can afford is definitely needed. You can send us money through PayPal, or contact us via email for other offers.

Send PayPal money to:
booty@treasurecitythrift.org
or Donate Here

Contact email:
info@treasurecitythrift.org

website:
www.treasurecitythrift.org

indymedia article with picture:
http://austin.indymedia.org/newswire/display/36194/index.php

corporate news article:
www.kvue.com/news/local/stories/081607kvueEastAustinfire-cb.3d3af9c9.htm...

In solidarity
The Treasure City Collective