Local Bank Establishes Relief Fund for Survivors of Vacation Lodge Maingate Fire

Osceola County, Florida - For those wishing to make donations on behalf of the survivors of this week's devastating fire in Osceola County at the Vacation Lodge Maingate Motel, all branches of CenterState Bank are now accepting cash and check donations through Give Kids Safe Shelter, Inc., a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization. The money will go toward replacing items lost in the fire such as eyeglasses, medications, wheelchairs, driver's licenses, baby formula and other children's needs.

Local organizations are working together to meet the needs of those who are directly affected by the fire. Give Kids Safe Shelter, Inc. is heading this effort. The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista have made a commitment to the relief fund.

"We are pleased the community has come together to help the survivors," said Gene Terrico, Chairman of Give Kids Safe Shelter, Inc. "Our friends and neighbors in Osceola County are exceedingly generous during times of need."

Checks should be made out to Give Kids Safe Shelter with a notation that the funds are for the Vacation Lodge Relief Fund.

For more information, please send an email to info@givekidssafeshelter.org.