07/17/2025
Our Council on Aging family in Fall River is facing unimaginable heartbreak. A devastating fire has taken the lives of nine residents and displaced many others—impacting a community we all care deeply about, especially our older adults.
Now is the time for us to rally together. 🤝
MCOA is asking the entire COA network and aging services community to step up and help one of our own.
🔹 Donations of basic essentials are needed for displaced residents.
🔹 Monetary support is being collected to help families who lost loved ones.
🔹 Counselors are already on the ground, but the needs are great—and growing.
📍 Ways to Help & Drop-Off Locations:
GoFundMe – Firefighters Wives Association: https://gofund.me/658a96ea
Thrifty Tots (Tiverton, RI): Household items, toiletries (no food)
AlphaCare (Swansea, MA): Food, toiletries, medical equipment
Catholic Charities (Fall River): Clothing, hygiene products, checks to “Catholic Charities of Fall River” (memo: “Gabriel House Fire”) https://www.ccfrdioc.org/
Kindness Kitchen (Britland Park): Wed 7/16 only, 2–4:30pm
Frontline Café (West Bridgewater): Through Sun 7/20
💙 Let’s show Fall River that this network stands behind them. Whether it’s supplies, funds, or spreading the word—your support matters.
💔 In the Wake of Tragedy: Standing with Gabriel House Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River extends our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the families affected by the devastating fire at Gabriel House on July 13, 2025. We mourn the lives lost and stand in solidarity with thos...
