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After the fire at Geneva Tower in Cedar Rapids, dozens of people who lived there relied on shelters and friends and family. That includes a Red Cross Shelter at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Over 50 people stayed at the Coliseum, and the Red Cross said they’ve seen more people coming in during meal times as well. They said it was all about providing people with those immediate, basic needs.
”The resources just came in to this hub at Veritas and provided the care that these individuals needed,” said Debbie Craig Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Chief Advocacy Officer.
The Veritas church across the street from Geneva Towers became the first relief shelter after the fire.
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