Editor: I realize that the fire at the Elm Building of Rainbow Lodge Seniors’ Housing happened almost a month ago, but up until now, I wasn’t really capable of writing any sort of letter.
I wish to humbly thank all the people and organizations who helped us so quickly and so kindly. This enabled us to cope with the early and later days of this traumatic experience.
So I’d like to thank:
— the management and staff of Rainbow Lodge, who despite the immense burden of work that was suddenly thrust upon them, were still very kind and caring.
— Emergency Social Services (ESS) for making sure none of us were homeless.
— B.C. Social Services.
— Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General.
— The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope.
— Tzu Chi Foundation of Canada (the velvet-like blanket was so very comforting).
— Rainbow Lodge Victim’s Services.
If I have missed anyone, or missed a generosity given to us all, forgive me. Please know that you are thanked as well.
Dianne Gamache,
Langley
