There are several ways you can help the Kirk Apartment residents.

The Salvation Army is NOW accepting donations for the Kirk Apartment Residents at their Thrift Store at 3551 4th Street SW in Mason City from 10 AM to 1 PM Thursday and Friday. They are asking anyone with donations (clothing, personal items, cash) to drop them off at the Thrift Store.  They are using the gymnasium to house residents from the Kirk Apartment Fire. For more information call the Salvation Army in Mason City at 641-424-4031.

MASON CITY, IOWA – United Way of North Central Iowa has launched a Kirk Apartment Crisis Fund aimed at providing financial assistance to victims of the Kirk Apartment building fire. Financial assistance is needed for families affected to move and restart their lives after this devastating fire. To donate, visit https://www.unitedwaynci.org/kirk-apartment-fire-crisis-fund-information. Community information is also available via the website. 

For small item donations, such as hygiene, clothing, gift cards and bedding can be directed to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Mason City. For hours and information please call 641-424-4031.

Large item donations, such as furniture, kitchen ware and other household items can be donated to United Way of North Central Iowa, 2911 4 th Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Please call 641-423-1774 for hours and information regarding donations.

To donate to the crisis fund, visit https://secure.givelively.org/donate/united-way-of-north-central-iowa/kirk-apartment-fire-victims-fund.

Text KIRKAPT to 44321, or mail checks to P.O. Box 1465, Mason City, IA 50401.