Easter Seals NL has a put out a call for help in the wake of a flood that has severely damaged their building in St. John’s.
Locally, Easter Seals offers over 20 programs and services for persons with disabilities.
Last Saturday a plumbing issue caused damage to many program areas and offices at their Mount Scio Road location.
The damage is so severe that the building will have to be closed for about two months, leaving many of their programs and services in limbo.
Samantha Parrell, the Manager of Fund Development and Communications with Easter Seals, says they are looking for somewhere to operate in the interim.
She says they need an accessible building for their day camp participants, Horizons participants, and their 14 staff members.
Easter Seals NL appreciates the patience of its participants and families and is committed to finding solutions as soon as possible. We are asking members of the public who may be able to assist with our recovery efforts to donate directly online at https://t.co/u3CCZ4A8Zw
— Easter Seals (@EasterSealsNL) July 9, 2019
Anyone who may have an accessible location for Easter Seals to use is encouraged to reach out.
As well, they are currently accepting donations to help pay for the cost of repairs to the centre.