Community fundraiser supporting families, businesses after fire in Rockwood
Global News
A fundraiser will support those impacted from a fire on Main Street last month. Two businesses and two apartments above burned down, causing more than $200,000 in damages.
The Stronger Than Flames fundraiser is aiming to support two families and local businesses impacted by a devastating fire last month.
The June 3 blaze on Main Street caused the Lemongrass Day Spa, the Eramosa River Cafe to shut down and burned down two apartments, reportedly causing more than $200,000 in damages.
The incident resulted in no deaths or serious injuries.
The fundraiser is taking place on July 17 in Rockwood.
Steven Liebeg, volunteer and Ward 3 councillor for Guelph-Eramosa Township, said the community is ready to support a great cause.
“Every event we have in Rockwood, whether it be Party in the Park or any kind of functions, it’s always received well,” Liebeg said.
He said it’s humbling to help the community, and particularly those people impacted by the fire.
The event, running from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lions Waterside Park on Main Street, will feature live music, food trucks, face painting, an auction and more. Cash donations only will be accepted.
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