GUYANA Relief Council (GRC), on Wednesday, donated clothing, groceries, cooking utensils and mattresses to Joseph and Varshnie Fordyce, whose two-storey home was destroyed by fire a week before, at Silvertown, Wismar.

The ten-member family, now living in an unfinished relative’s house at Amelia’s Ward, also in Linden, welcomed the donation which was handed over by GRC’s Welfare Coordinator, Mrs. Rohini Bonar.

With all their means of identification consumed in the blaze, the Fordyces could not access cash from their bank, as they cannot be positively identified and, up to now, their grandchildren have not been able to attend school.

However, they have received pledges for the supply of uniforms although they also need other things, including books.

The Fordyces expressed gratitude for the GRC timely assistance.

Among the household loss were two freezers, two refrigerators, cabinets, computers, two gas stoves, land titles, transport and birth certificates.

Inadequate water supply and a lack of fire hydrants also contributed to the complete destruction of the Fordyces’ property.

They said anyone willing to help them, as well, can telephone numbers 577-2300 or 681-2234. (JOE CHAPMAN)