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Fundraiser was a great success!

2008-10-13T17:18:00.008-04:00

Thank you to all those who donated and volunteered this past Saturday at Washington Fire House for the fundraiser organized by the residents of The Grande at Riverview!

The beautiful fall day and the generous community spirit helped to make this event a great success.

Thanks to all of the community support, $2,800 was raised and will be donated to the Washington Fire Company!

Grande at Riverview residents sponsor a fundraiser

2008-10-02T15:32:00.014-04:00

Grande at Riverview residents are sponsoring a fundraiser in honor of the fire victims of Riverwalk at Milennium . The proceeds are going to the first responders, The Washington Fire House on W. Elm Street.

The car wash/book sale/bake sale will take place on Saturday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington (Washies) Fire House on the corner of Fayette and W. Elm. Domino’s Pizza will be there and will make a $10 donation for every pizza sold! Donations will also be made by The Wentworth Group and D.R. Horton.

Volunteers and donations are welcome on the day of the event. Also, feel free to bring used books and fresh baked items to sell. Call 610-941-4448 or 610-828-3877 for more information and for drop off sites.

A Day of Gratitude to be held for Conshohocken firefighters

2008-09-30T08:55:00.006-04:00

The Greater Conshohocken Merchants and Professional Association will hold a day of gratitude to thank firefighters and emergency personnel for their dedication to the Conshohocken community.

The event will be held on October 12, 2008 from noon to 3 p.m. at the A-Field Football Stadium in Conshohocken. There will be food, drink, games, and prizes.

If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, please go to the Greater Conshohocken Merchants and Professional Association Web site.

How to ask a question, comment, or contact us with an offer to help

2008-09-17T23:59:00.000-04:00

Use this form to post your questions, comments, offers to help, etc.. You can also post a comment on any of the individual articles on this site. See the comments attached to this post, below, to read what people have posted.

Please note that we are not affiliated with any person or organization that posts an offer or information here. We are also not validating or endorsing any of the offers or information that appear here.

We are simply providing a free service where people can post offers and information. You use this information at your own risk. The information is provided without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

7th annual golf outing to benefit Conshohocken Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2

2008-09-16T16:38:00.016-04:00

On September 17, officers and members of the Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2 will hold their 7th Annual Golf Outing, a fun-filled day of golf with course contests at the Turtle Creek Golf Course, in Limerick, Pa.

Golfers of all ages and skill levels will compete in 18 holes of golf to raise proceeds for the Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2, a group of volunteer firefighters who proudly served the community since 1903.

Registration for the day’s events begins at 11 a.m. The four-man Better Ball Scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 12 p.m., followed by dinner catered by the Great American Pub at 6 p.m.

Raffle prizes are up for wins throughout the day. Golfers can participate in games at select holes, including Longest Drive contest for men and women, Closest to the Pins contest, Pot o’ Gold contest, and a Hole-in-One for a car sponsored by E.F. Moore Chevrolet Oldsmobile.

For more information, please contact Stephen Phipps at 610-960-5793, or sphipps@idexcorp.com.

How to make a donation

2008-09-09T08:59:00.013-04:00

The outpouring of community support for Riverwalk residents has been tremendous.

Going forward, if you would like to make a donation, we recommend that you do so at the local Red Cross or the Spring Mill Fire Department. Both of these organizations were instrumental in the rescue, comfort, safety and support of the fire victims.

Monetary donations to the Red Cross can be addressed to:
Trish Furman
215-299-0144
furmanp@redcross-philly.org

Donations to the Spring Mill Fire Department can be sent to:
Spring Mill Fire Company #1
1210 East Hector Street
Conshohocken, Pa. 19428

There is hope for damaged artwork and family photos

2008-09-04T09:49:00.006-04:00

People often don’t know where to turn to replace water or smoke damaged art, and to get it reframed. The Frame Station Gallery, a professional gallery in Berwyn, works with insurance companies and restoration firms to replace and reframe damaged wall décor including original art, prints and photos. If you lost precious art and photos in the fire and would like help getting them restored, please contact:

Bob Macchione
The Frame Station Gallery
643 Lancaster Ave.
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-640-5857
framestation@verizon.net

Enterprise discount code is ...

2008-08-26T08:49:00.003-04:00

We wanted to follow up on this offer made by Enterprise-Rent-a-Car. Anyone having trouble accessing their discount? Please make sure that when booking online, you use the correct PIN # "con."

Hair Cuttery Cut-a-Thon to benefit residents

2008-08-25T17:23:00.006-04:00

Hair Cuttery in Conshohocken has organized a "Cut-a-Thon" to raise money for Riverwalk residents. Come to Hair Cuttery at 200 W. Ridge Pike, in Conshohocken, on October 5th. All proceeds raised between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. will benefit Riverwalk residents. For details please call 610-825-3632.

Bozzuto Management distributing funds

2008-08-25T17:14:00.006-04:00

We just received the following message from Bozzuto Management.

To Riverwalk Building 1000 and 4000 Residents:

We have received a considerable amount of monetary donations from the community and would like to begin distributing the funds equally to residents of buildings 1000 and 4000. To make this process easy for you, we will distribute the funds via mail. In order to do so, we need your updated mailing address (where you are receiving mail for the next month or so).

At your earliest convenience, please contact us at the Regatta Apartments at 610-755-3000 or regattaapartments@bozzuto.com to provide us with your new address. We will do our best to get in touch with each and every resident; however, after six months, we will donate unclaimed funds to the Red Cross.

Sincerely,

Riverwalk at Millennium Management

How to claim your gift certificates

2008-08-25T09:46:00.009-04:00

We wanted to follow-up on this post announcing that $27,000 in gift certificates was raised to benefit fire victims.

Bozzuto Management will distribute the gift certificates to residents when they pick up their deposit checks at Regatta Apartments Management Office, located at 1000 Regatta Circle,
Norristown, Pa. 19401.

For residents who have already picked up their deposit checks, Bozzuto Management will be in touch soon to request a new mailing address, and will then mail the certificates.

If you have any questions, please contact Bozzuto Managemement at 610-755-3000.

$27,000 in gift certificates raised

2008-08-22T11:24:00.004-04:00

We wanted to call special attention to this comment received the other day:

I raised 27,000 in gift certficates from local resturants and bars. 1. pub 2.boathouse 3viggianos 4. spamps 5.gypsy 6. coyotte crossing 7. peppercinnis

That was given to the management company last night and you will recieve in mail in the next 2 weeks.

Also,we are having an event at guppies on sept.6 SATURDAY.
$20 all you can drink and 100% of the money goes back to you.

if you need immediate help on rentals or purchase we can help.

i have largest list of rentals and sales in town.

i am getting discounts on rentals and low mortgages for purchase. You could move in 2 days and rent for 1 month then purchase it. You could own within 30 days.

thanks.

jeremy bowers and mike sroka
coldwell banker preferred
484 531 5847 direct
215 370 9107 cell
610 828 9558 ext.5847 office

One month free rent at Venice Lofts

2008-08-21T16:55:00.001-04:00

Displaced Riverwalk looking for new housing might want to consider Venice Lofts, in Manayunk. We've just been notified that this pet-friendly apartment and townhome community is offering Riverwalk residents a rent-free first month. For more information, please call the Venice Lofts leasing center at 215-483-4090.

Federal assistance approved for Riverwalk residents

2008-08-20T19:14:00.002-04:00

Read the full announcement here.

If you would like to make a cash donation ...

2008-08-20T15:54:00.010-04:00

Bozzuto Management Company is accepting monetary donations for displaced Riverwalk residents until Monday, August 25th. Anyone interested may drop off donations at:

Regatta Apartments
Management Office
1000 Regatta Circle,
Norristown, PA 19401
610-755-3000

After August 25th, Bozzuto will directly contact all displaced residents to distribute funds in the form of Visa gift cards.

If you would like to make a donation after August 25th, Bozzuto encourages you to donate to the local chapter of the Red Cross or the SPCA – both organizations were of great help during this tragedy.

Is this your cat?

2008-08-20T15:50:00.007-04:00

A Riverwalk neighbor posted a comment here that alerted us to the fact that cats have been seen roaming around Conshohocken. Residents missing cats may want to take a walk around.

The commenter posted:
"While walking my dog the last few days I have noticed several cats in town that I have never seen before and don't appear to be strays, I'm wondering if they may have escaped the fire. There was a very friendly light orange tabby on 7th and Hallowell and a gray and black tabby with a heart-shaped tag on Spring Mill between 5th and 6th Ave.If you're missing a cat I'd recommend walking around the area in the early morning."

Pastor Tucker extends a hand

2008-08-20T09:04:00.005-04:00

Local pastor, Robert Tucker, is offering aid from Word of Life, a community of faith. Displaced Riverwalk residents may reach the Pastor at Word of Life, at 610-265-5003.

Here's the Enterprise discount code

2008-08-19T17:09:00.004-04:00

As previously mentioned, Enterprise Rent-a-Car expressed interest in helping Riverwalk residents. Today they called us with the details of their offer.

Riverwalk residents can take 20% off retail car rental rates in the area. There are two options for getting the discount. Each requires you use the designated discount code for Riverwalk residents: 17C2564

1. Call or visit Enterprise at 1207 West Ridge Pike, in Conshohocken. The phone number is 610-825-6200. Ask for manager Chris Montalbano. He'll ask you for the discount code.

2. Enter the discount code online.

Moving services at discount rates

2008-08-19T16:55:00.004-04:00

A Pioneer Moving Systems is offering a discount rate on moving services for Riverwalk residents that need help moving salvagable items from their apartments.

For more information, e-mail Beth Bokunewicz, Relocation Coordinator . Or call her at 215-677-1770, or 215-668 -1589 (cell).

Reminder: Where to go for help

2008-08-19T16:43:00.004-04:00

Attention Residents:
Bozzuto Management is currently stationed at the Regatta Apartments, in Norristown. If you are a resident and have inquiries, questions, need to pick up spare clothing, need housing, or want more information on any of the offers listed below, please contact Bozzuto Management.

Regatta Apartment Homes
1000 Regatta Circle
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 755-3000

More details on Best Buy discount for residents

2008-08-19T16:27:00.005-04:00

This is an update on the previous post announcing Best Buy offer. Residents can pick up a coupon for the discount at the Regatta Apartments, 1000 Regatta Circle, Norristown, Pa., 19401. The phone number is (610) 755-3000.

Details of IKEA's discount for residents

2008-08-19T16:21:00.003-04:00

Here are more details on IKEA's offer to help, annnounced a few days ago. IKEA gift cards for residents can be picked up at the Regatta Apartments clubhouse: 1000 Regatta Circle, Norristown, Pa., 19401; or call (610) 755-3000.

Press release: Riverwalk Residents Find Help at Blog

2008-08-19T16:04:00.002-04:00

Read it here.

The Lofts at Valley Forge is giving Riverwalk residents 2 months free

2008-08-19T14:31:00.004-04:00

The Lofts at Valley Forge is offering 2 months free rent to any displaced Riverwalk resident when they sign a 12 month lease. For more information, please call the leasing office at 888-257-5218.

Tenants of Millennium III to return to the office tomorrow morning

2008-08-19T14:03:00.004-04:00

Millennium III office building tenants will return to the building tomorrow morning. These include Arlington Capital, New Press, and Penn State.

House available

2008-08-19T11:53:00.003-04:00

Local resident, Loretta Speers, has offered her unoccupied home to Riverwalk residents seeking free, temporary housing. Here are the details:

3 BR, 1.5 baths in Havertown, Pa.
Located at Wynwood Road and Haverford Road
Finished basement and fully furnished house

If interested, please contact Loretta Speers directly at 610-520-1433.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car wants to help

2008-08-18T15:39:00.006-04:00

Enterprise Rent-a-Car is now offering a 20% discount on auto rentals to Riverwalk at Millennium residents. Please watch this space for more details. They will be issuing a special customer account number you'll need to use in order to take advantage of the discount.

Best Buy is running a special for residents

2008-08-18T11:04:00.002-04:00

Best Buy #448 in Plymouth Meeting is offering Riverwalk residents a 20% discount on all electronic, appliance or accessory purchases (excluding laptops, video game hardware, and Bose or Apple products). Residents can pick up a coupon for the discount at the Riverwalk management office.

Residents of buildings 2000 & 3000 can begin moving back in Sunday

2008-08-16T09:26:00.012-04:00

Here are some important notes from a residents' meeting, held last night at the Conshohocken Marriott. If you have any questions, please call Bozzuto Management at 610-755-3000.

Residents of buildings 2000 and 3000 can begin to move back in on Sunday, starting at 10:00 a.m. The buildings have been declared safe by Conshohocken borough inspectors.
Residents in buildings 1000 and 4000 can begin to enter select units, by appointment, on Monday at 10:00 a.m. They will be accompanied by a demolition company escort, to attempt to retrieve any personal belongings. Photographs for insurance claims will also be taken at this time.
There are 64 units in buildings 1000 and 4000 which cannot be entered by anyone under any circumstances.
Locks are all being replaced, because firefighters had to break them to search for people and pets.

Where do I find housing?

2008-08-15T14:13:00.008-04:00

Bozzuto Management is currently coordinating housing arrangements for displaced Riverwalk at Millennium residents.

Bozzuto Management staff are stationed at the Regatta apartments to address all resident needs, including short-term and long-term housing.

If you're a resident seeking housing, please contact Bozzuto Management:

610-755-3000
Regatta Apartments
1000 Regatta Circle
Norristown, PA 19401

Meeting for Riverwalk residents (1000 and 4000 buildings)

2008-08-15T13:45:00.002-04:00

There is a meeting scheduled for Riverwalk residents 1000 and 4000 buildings only at 7:30 p.m. this evening, Friday, August 15, at the Marriott in West Conshohocken (111 Crawford Avenue). The purpose of this meeting is to review potential access to select units in each of these buildings.

Attendees will include:

Minkoff Company - Fire Restoration
The Fire Marshall
Bozzuto Representative

Please let us know if you cannot attend this meeting, and we will contact you directly to ensure that you are informed of your options.

Replacing personal documents

2008-08-15T13:44:00.003-04:00

One of the most important things to take care of is recovering personal documents that were destroyed in the fire. Here’s a list of some personal documents and what to do to replace them.

Driver’s license/state ID card
Drivers licenses and state ID cards for non-drivers are the most commonly used IDs for proof of identity. These documents should be replaced as soon as possible. Contact the Pennsylvania DMV.

Social Security Card
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has no expedited procedure for issuing replacement Social Security cards at this time. Currently, the replacement process requires another form of identification, such as a driver’s license. The process is explained on the SSA’s Web site.

Passport
You’ll have to get a replacement from the State Department. A set of instructions are on the government's Web site. You’ll need photo ID, so get a driver’s license first if you lost that too.

Birth Certificate
You will have to go to the Office of Vital Records of the state you were born in and submit a request. Or, you might have to go the vital records office of county, depending on how your state does it. You will essentially have to provide all the information on the certificate in order to prove that it’s you.

Red Cross information

2008-08-15T13:44:00.002-04:00

The local Red Cross has been a tremendous force in providing residents with assistance for meals and clothing via a debit card.

If you are a Riverwalk resident and you have not received Red Cross assistance, please call the Philadelphia chapter 24-hr. hotline at 215-299-4889.

Governor: Register at Spring Mill Fire Department for ID cards

2008-08-15T13:40:00.002-04:00

The governor told us to have everyone make their way to Spring Mill Fire Department for valuable information detailing how to get your personal identification cards back (such as driver's licenses, etc.).

Unsure of how to get to Spring Mill Fire Department from your location? Here are directions. It is located at 1210 E Hector St., Harmonville, PA 19428.

Generous offer from IKEA

2008-08-15T13:39:00.011-04:00

Just spoke to the folks at IKEA Conshohocken. To aid in the residents' replacement efforts, IKEA Conshohocken is offering a 15 percent discount to Riverwalk at Millennium residents.

More information on this offer to follow ... keep reading!

Replacing lost credit and debit cards

2008-08-15T13:39:00.008-04:00

For those who lost credit or debit cards, we've compiled a list below of major credit card companies and how to inform them of your missing card:

Visa:
Phone: 1 (800) 847-2911
Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish
Press 2

Discover:
Phone: 1 (866) 515-5302
Press 2
Press #
Press 2

MasterCard:
Phone: 1 (800) 627-8372
Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish
Press 1
Press 1

American Express:
Phone: 1 (800) 528-800
Follow Voice Instructions

Also, for those who lost debit cards, a list of major banks in the area has been compiled, as well as links to their locations:

Wachovia: Conshohocken Ofc‎ - more info »
438 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA - (610) 828-4002

Firstrust Bank: Conshohocken‎ - more info »
15 E Ridge Pike #106, Conshohocken, PA - (610) 941-9898‎

Citizens Bank: Conshohocken‎ - more info »
202 W Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA - (610) 260-2270‎

Sovereign Bank: Conshohocken‎ - more info »
612 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA - (610) 238-0390‎

PNC Bank: Conshohocken‎ - more info »
317 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA - (610) 834-4310‎

Susquehanna Patriot Bank: Conshohocken‎ - more info »
901 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA - (610) 941-4731

Commerce Bank - more info »
502 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA – (610) 940-0138

Bank of America - more info »
405 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA – (800) 432-1000

For those whose bank is not listed, click here.

Reimbursement: Filing an insurance claim

2008-08-15T13:38:00.003-04:00

To file an insurance claim for damages incurred, here are some links to the larger insurance companies:

State Farm
Agent Locator

Allstate
1 (800) ALLSTATE

Travelers
1 (800) 252-4633

Liberty Mutual
1 (800) 225-2467

AIG
1 (888) 760-9195

Geico
1 (800) 841-3005

Esurance
1 (800) 786-1707

When filing the claim, remember to compile an inventory of any damaged items. The more detailed the list, the easier your claim will be processed.

Make sure you preserve copies of your hotel bills, temporary rentals, restaurant bills, and other living expenses incurred while the property is being repaired or rebuilt.

Pet loss assistance

2008-08-15T13:37:00.001-04:00

For anyone who has lost a pet, here's where to turn.

Support groups:

Cares Pet Support Group
Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2010 Cabot Blvd West, Suite D
Langhorne, PA 19047
Contact Susan D. Rappaport: (215) 292-1057
$35 for non-members, free for CARES members

Heartland Hospice
217 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster.
Last Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Open to anyone; no pre-registration is required. For directions call Nancy Boyd, Bereavement Coordinator
717-581-1450

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 898-4529

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Pet Loss Support Group
2626 Van Buren Ave, Valley Forge, PA 19403.
Meets once or twice a month from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Carolyn Thomson, DVM.
Call 610-666-1050 ext 235 to RSVP and for meeting dates

Specialists:

Susan D. Rappaport, MSW, LSW,
CARES (Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services)
2010 Cabot Boulevard West, Suite D, Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone (215) 292-1057
Fax (215) 750-3623

Linda M. Peterson, LSW
Center for Pet Loss Counseling and Education
P.O. Box 357, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 399-3168

Christine R. Flack M.A.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist with a Specialty in Pet Bereavement
Malvern, PA
(610) 695-8821
zendog2000@email.msn.com

Sandi Herman, M.S.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 922-2701
amazingcats@hotmail.com

Support Hotlines:

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia Telephone: (215) 898-4525

PetFriends hotline, Paws to Heaven Pet Crematory
1 (800) 404-PETS [1 (800) 404-7387]

Chat Room for Pet Loss Counseling

Taking care of displaced pets

2008-08-15T13:36:00.000-04:00

Here's a list of local kennels for displaced pets:‎

Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals
328 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, PA - (610) 688-1018

Pets Hotel (PetSmart)
3995 Welsh Rd., Willow Grove, PA - (215) 659-2952, Ext. 6

641 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA - (610) 328-1510, Ext. 6

220 Commerce Blvd., Fairless Hills , PA - (215) 949-9602, Ext. 6

Old Marple Veterinary Hospital
820 West Springfield Ave., Springfield, PA - (610) 328-1300 or (610) 328-1301‎

Local businesses and organizations stepping up to help

2008-08-15T13:20:00.005-04:00

Many thanks to the local businesses and organizations that are stepping up to support Riverwalk residents, including:

We will continue to add the names of other local businesses that are helping as that information becomes available.

We also hope to post details of how each company or organization is pitching in, so watch this space for more information about these efforts.

If you would like to help, please feel free to contact us.

Rendell seeks SBA disaster loans for Riverwalk residents

2008-08-15T11:58:00.002-04:00

The Philadelphia Business Journal just reported that the governor will seek emergency assistance for Riverwalk residents.

We'll keep you posted.

Governor's office update

2008-08-15T10:39:00.005-04:00

Governor Rendell's office has some important information for the residents of the Conshohocken Community afflicted by the devastating fire Thursday night.

While Pennsylvania does not have a grant or monetary assistance program in place, our sources relayed that the governor submitted a request last night for a Small Business Assist (SBA), which if approved, would make low-interest loans available to eligible renters and business owners who suffered damages in the fire. The SBA is slated to review the property damage this morning on site and will make a determination soon.

The request is still pending review, and we'll keep you updated as the situation progresses. You can read the release here.

In related news, our sources recommend residents go to the Spring Mill Fire Department, where volunteers will help with the re-issuance of drivers’ licenses and other personal identification documents. Brochures will be available with information on how to procure social security cards and other important documents.

Spring Mill Fire Department is located at 1210 Hector Street in Conshohocken. Residents should bring the following information: a contact phone number, Social Security number, annual household gross income, address of the damaged property, and insurance information.

Men's Wearhouse offers discount to Riverwalk residents through August 31

2008-08-14T16:58:00.002-04:00

Will Friedrich, Store Manager of the Men's Wearhouse, at the Metroplex on Chemical Road, has graciously extended a 10 percent discount on all items in the Chemical Road and the King of Prussia stores.

The offer is open to all residents affected by the Riverwalk fire through August 31, 2008. All residents have to do is bring in their proof of residency, such as a driver's license, a utility bill -- anything with the residents address and name on it.

The Men's Wearhouse
2500 Chemical Road Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 567-5818

The Men's Wearhouse
139 East Dekalb Pike King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 992-0955

Generous Offer from Light Parker Kids

2008-08-14T16:17:00.003-04:00

We have just received word from Light Parker Kids that they will be offering a 50% discount to all residents of Riverwalk at Millennium. Light Parker Kids can be found at 128 Fayette St.

gap dontates funds toward Riverwalk relief effort

2008-08-14T15:32:00.003-04:00

In a generous effort, area Gap stores within the surrounding communities have joined together to replenish the funds of the Red Cross working on the Riverwalk relief effort.

Looking to help out?

2008-08-14T15:30:00.001-04:00

If you or your company would like to help out in any way, feel free to contact us here. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Mens Wearhouse lends a hand

2008-08-14T15:28:00.003-04:00

Just spoke with Mens Wearhouse, they are going to let us know on Monday what they can offer us. Please keep checking back for an update.

Target offers Personal Care Kits to Fire Victims

2008-08-14T15:22:00.002-04:00

Target in Plymouth Meeting has just made a tremendous offer to help Riverwalk residents get through the next few days comforably.

Target is offering 500 "Personal Care Kits" which include: toothbrush, toothpaste, bodywash, tissues, and other personal care items.

If you are a Riverwalk resident and would like to receive a personal care kit, please go to the guest services desk at:

Target
2250 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, Pa

Where to go to get online

2008-08-14T15:15:00.002-04:00

If you have your laptop and need to get online, Panera Bread offers free Wi-Fi conncection. You can charge your phone while you are there as well.

Whitemarsh Shopping Center (map)about 1.44 miles away48 Ridge PikeConshohocken, PA 19428(484) 530-5070 phone(484) 530-5065 fax
This location also has a meeting room.

and

Germantown Pike (map)about 4.66 miles away 101 Germantown PikeNorristown, PA 19401(610) 277-6550 phone(610) 277-6757 fax

How can I make a donation?

2008-08-14T15:05:00.001-04:00

Bozzutto Management is accepting donations for material goods at their Regatta Apartments in Norristown, PA. Hours are M-F 10-6, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5. The address is 1000 Regatta Circle (off Sandy Hill Rd.), Norristown, PA 19401.

Family members can wire money to Riverwalk residents

2008-08-14T14:47:00.002-04:00

If family members are looking to wire money to a relative or a friend affected by the fire, the below information will help make it a smoother process for you.

Contact the institution where you want to send to or retrieve money from and make sure they are able to accept or send wire transfers.

You can find specific bank information on the FDIC's Bank Find. You will need to give the following information so it is good to get it all together before contacting the bank: the bank's routing number (located in the lower left hand corner of your check or deposit slip) and either your account number or the account of the individual who is to receive the money (located in the middle of the check or deposit slip). If you cannot find a bank's routing number, go to the bank's Web page. It is usually listed there.

You will also want their bank's address if you are wiring to someone else. Make sure you get a confirmation letter. If you are doing this transfer over the Internet ask them to fax or email you a confirmation so the person receiving the money has it.
Make sure you know the identification verification process at the receiving institution. Some institutions will accept incoming wires for non-customers but will require some form of proof of who you are before they release the funds. Make sure you have the identification required or explain up front what you do have and ask the bank if that is acceptable.
Be aware there are often charges for wiring money so make sure you are aware of the fees up front.

Transportation to and from Conshohoken via R6

2008-08-14T14:38:00.002-04:00

If you find yourself needing to take the regional rail, the R6 is the rail line that travels through Conshohocken.

Psychotherapy professionals offer free counseling

2008-08-14T14:32:00.005-04:00

At this emotional time, victims who are feeling overwhelmed are encouraged to seek counseling.

Two local pychotherapy professionals have offered critical incident debriefing (crisis counseling) to Riverwalk at Millennium residents who may be experiencing emotional distress. For more information please contact:

Preferential Care Network at 1-800-366-0129

OR

Dr. Linda Hopkins at (610) 989-9421

Marshalls lending support

2008-08-14T14:31:00.001-04:00

Just spoke with Marshalls, they are going to let us know on Monday what they can offer us. Please keep checking back for an update.

FREE clothes, household items, etc.

2008-08-14T12:56:00.003-04:00

The Sharing Room of Church of the Saviour in Wayne, Pa., is offering FREE clothes, household items, and more to Riverwalk residents.

Contact info:
651 N. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA
(610) 688-6338

Hours:
M, W, F 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Pets Plus matches purchases

2008-08-14T12:33:00.002-04:00

Beginning Saturday morning at 9 a.m., Pets Plus has offered a generous "match-it" donation initiative in response to all customers who buy pet food, toys, or anything else for four-legged victims of the fire.

Here's how it works: For each item a customer buys for pet victims of the fire, Pets Plus will donate the exact purchase back. So if you buy a bag of food to give to the fire victim's pets, Pets Plus will donate an additional bag. If you buy three bags, they will donate three more bags, and so on. There will be boxes in the front of the store that will be used to collect the donated items.

Pets Plus Conshohocken
Map & Directions
200 West Ridge Pike, Conshohocken
610-260-9750

Replacing lost Medicare cards

2008-08-14T12:27:00.002-04:00

If you lost your Medicare card, you can obtain a replacement card from Social Security here.

Replacing your Green Card

2008-08-14T11:54:00.001-04:00

If you lost your permanent resident card, the below information will help you get it back. Visit the U.S. Immigration Support Web site for more information on getting back your Green Card as well.

Replacing your U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card, USCIS Form I-551) is straightforward, and requires you to fill out USCIS Form I-90. You can also fill out the I-90 online.

Recovering your degree

2008-08-14T11:47:00.001-04:00

If your diploma or degree was lost in the fire, contact your college or university’s registrar. Explain your situation, and ask them to send you a new one. Check this site for your college or university.

Replacing lost marriage documents

2008-08-14T11:11:00.001-04:00

Some of you might have lost your marriage license in the fire. Don't worry. Marriage licenses are protected and preserved for you, and it's relatively easy to get a copy.

Marriage licenses (and divorce papers) can be found in the Vital Records Department in the county or state you were married. I searched the Web for "how to obtain a copy of a marriage license in Philadelphia" to give you an idea of how it works. The below information is for your peace of mind that all can be restored without aggravation. Take a look at any additional information.

MARRIAGE RECORDS

A marriage record is a certified or exemplified copy of a marriage application or duplicate portion of the marriage license.

To obtain a marriage record, send a letter containing:

1) the names that the parties used when they applied for a license
2) the date of the marriage
3) a self addressed stamped envelope.

You must also send in two checks, made payable to "the Clerk of Orphan’s Court." The first is for $15.00 to pay for the research. The second check is to be for either $20.00, if you are ordering a certified copy, or $40.00, if you are ordering an exemplified copy. If you need to obtain marriage records, expedition services are available. If you have any questions, please call.

CONTACT US
Marriage License Bureau Room 415 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107
Marriage Record Department: (215) 686-2234

Getting back your Military ID card

2008-08-14T10:57:00.001-04:00

For our service men and women who lost their identification in the fire, we asked our armed service people how you can go about replacing your lost military ID card. Below are the responses we received back. Thanks guys!

"You first need to go to the military police and tell them you lost it, they might have it. I know you don't want to, but you will have to tell your squad leader first, then the police, and then to the I.D. card place to get a new one. You usually need a notorized form from the military police before you get another one issued."

"Depends if you're military or civilian. I'm a warrant officer and I just went to the ID section of my administration building and told them I lost it, they got me a new one with no questions asked. If you're enlisted, you'll probably need to tell your platoon leader. If you're a civilian, just go get a new one. You shouldn't need any paperwork because you'll already be in their system. I didn't need any."

"IMMEDIATELY report it to your facility security office. You'll have to fill in a form or two. Then go to your facility's Pass and I.D. office to get a new card. Depending on your service, you might have to go to PSC to get a new card."

"Depends if you are a dependent or not. If you're a dependent, you need your sponsor to go with you to the nearest military base to get one issued to you. Report it soon as possible."