A fire occurred in a local transportation warehouse on the evening of 30 October
and destroyed the household goods of many in-bound and outbound Stuttgart residents. Over 100 of our community members and Families were affected by this disaster. Many have lost 100% of their accumulated household items and personal possessions. Many of our tenant units,Family Readiness Groups, and individuals have requested information on how they can help these individuals. DONATIONS. For individuals associated with the Stuttgart military community who wish to donate to assist the victims of this fire, I have authorized the following channels of relief: a. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS. The Stuttgart Community Spouses Club (SCSC) has established the "SCSC Emergency Relief Fund" at the Community Bank (Bank Routing Number 051005504; Account No. 3681885913). Monies contributed to this account will be specifically segregated for support of fire victims. The account will be managed by a community team. All other community volunteer organizations should use this account as a focal point for private donations. (NOTE: The SCSC Emergency Relief Fund will be deactivated after 15 January 2011. At that time, any remaining monies will be distributed to the Garrison Chaplain's office to support all other Stuttgart community members in need.) b. CHAPEL OFFERINGS. Special collections will be taken at all chapel services during the weekend of 06-07 November. Those offerings will be transferred to the SCSC Emergency Relief Fund on Tuesday, 09 and 16 November. Additional special collections may also occur at future dates to be determined. c. MATERIAL DONATIONS. The Thrift Shop on Patch Barracks has set aside a designated room for donations specifically for the families affected by the fire. All individuals wishing to donate material items to the Thrift Shop should contact the ACS Volunteer Desk at DSN 431-3309 (civilian 07031-15-3309) or e-mail a list of items to be donated to acs.marketing@eur.army.mil. (NOTE: After 15 January 2011 all donated items will be turned over to the Thrift Shop for general usage.) d. VOLUNTEERS. Any individual interested in a volunteer opportunity to assist family members affected by the fire should contact the ACS Volunteer Desk at DSN 431-3309. FIRE VICTIM ASSISTANCE. Families affected by the fire who require immediate assistance of any kind (counseling, groceries, etc.,) can contact the garrison Religious Support Office (Chaplain at DSN 431-3069 or cell 0162-297-5334) or the ACS Volunteer Desk (DSN 431-3309) for immediate assistance. To contact a Chaplain after duty hours or on weekends, please call the MP desk at DSN 430-5262 or civilian 0711-680-5262. The USAG Stuttgart Command Team and the garrison tenant activities express their sincere condolences to our Stuttgart family members who have been affected by this fire. Please allow us to help you. Additionally, the USAG Stuttgart Command Team would like to thank everyone in the community for their continuing support during this time and remind all community members that solicitation outside of the military community is not authorized. Carl D. Bird III COL, LG Commander, USAG Stuttgart