CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — The town of Chesapeake Beach has released a donation guide on its website to help community members find out where and how to donate to victims of the fire that tore through the Fishing Creek Townhomes on the morning of Nov. 17. The guide includes information on immediate donations and longer-term aid. All residents were safely evacuated.
“We are grateful to our partners — Calvert County Government, Town of North Beach, Maryland State Fire Marshal and the American Red Cross — and to the local groups and businesses who provided food, water, blankets and temporary lodging for displaced families,” the town wrote on its Facebook page, adding a note of gratitude to the community and a promise to post updates as they become available.
Monetary donations are being coordinated through Bayside Baptist Church. The complete guide can be found online.
Immediate Monetary And Non-Monetary Donations (Through the Next Week)
Water, shelf-stable food, personal care items, etc.
Location:
Bayside Baptist
3009 E. Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-257-0712
Note “Chesapeake Fire Relief Fund” on the memo line.
Also accepting new clothing and household items.
Non-Monetary Donations (Through the Next Week)
Water, shelf-stable food, personal care items, etc.
Drop-off Locations:
- Ladies of Charity
8823 Dayton Ave., North Beach, MD 20714 - Northeast Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-257-2554
Monetary Donations Beyond This Week
MASSB Foundation/Calvert Family Advocates
P.O. Box 1861, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Email: calfamadv@gmail.com
Additional Donations
HELP Association
1260 E. Mount Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736
Email: hassociations@gmail.com to make arrangements for an appointment
Free household goods and clothes
Project ECHO Thrift Store
885 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
8200 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-257-2230
Drop off gift card donations
The county is also asking that anyone who left the scene of the fire on their own or is staying with family or friends check in with the Calvert County Department of Public Safety to help ensure everyone is safe and accounted for. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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