RESOURCES TO SUPPORT NORTH HIGH RIDGE APARTMENT RESIDENTS

A large fire burned North High Ridge Apartments to the ground around 2AM on April 2, 2023, displacing nearly 40 residents (that are currently known and accounted for) and destroying all their belongings. This document offers resources to support those residents.

Have a service or offer? Email us: NHRFireRelief@gmail.com

GoFundMe and Amazon Wishlist Links:

Amazon wishlist links created by the residents will be added if/when they become available. This allows others to help them rebuild their lives with items specific to their needs and preferences. Items from these lists will be sent directly to the affected residents or to their temporary addresses.

A general relief fund that will be divided amongst residents can be accessed here: https://gofund.me/5c6443a5

  • Emma’s Amazon Wishlist: LINK

MISSING PETS

Please frequently check crawl spaces, under cars, decks, patios, etc. for missing cats. Doorbell and security cameras can also provide valuable information. Most importantly, do not chase the cats; if seen, contact the owners immediately.

One cat was found in a basement near Piedmont Park. Specifically, neighbors within a 1-2 mile radius of the Poncey-Highland neighborhood are asked to pay extra close attention for the following pets known to be missing:

  • Rambo, owned by Alex (470-259-1023)
  • Grey tabby with white eyeliner, lived in Building 1144

  • Juju and Tiki, owned by Sonya Ledford (706-994-0560)
  • If seen, take photos, text to number above, then call number above
  • Juju, male lighter Siamese cat. Seen 4/3/23 around 486 Sterling St SE in Little Five Points/Candler Park area.
  • Tiki, male darker Siamese cat. Last seen night of 4/20/23 around Rosedale Road, previously seen 4/3/23 around 599 Seminole Ave
  • Both cats are large with dark faces and big blue eyes
  • “A Siamese was spotted behind Euclid Apt on 1341 Benning PI NE. There is a similar Siamese there, so we are not sure. Also, Ponce church across from Urban Outfitters near playground and around the dumpster was a Siamese sighting.”

  • Lola and Charlie, owned by Melanie Farnham (404-789-9786) and Brian (443-791-1615)
  • “Lived in ground-level apartment facing North Ave. Lola (gray tabby) is very friendly. Charlie (calico) is a little skittish. Will respond to a bag of food being shaken.”

FOR THE COMMUNITY:

4/18/23: Residents are primarily in need of FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE and HOUSING. Please consider donating to a GoFundMe above or purchasing items off of the resident Amazon wishlists. Anyone with leads on housing opportunities (short term or long term), please email NHRFireRelief@gmail.com

Expired:

BENEFIT SALE OF SURPLUS MATERIAL DONATIONS:

Sunday 4/9/23, 2:30PM - 4PM at Righteous Room

We anticipate a surplus of material donations following the distribution event for NHR residents. After NHR residents have the opportunity to take any donated items they want/need, we invite the community to purchase leftover clothing/shoes/non-essentials by donating to the NHR GoFundMe.

We will start selling items to the general public this Sunday 4/9/2023 from 2:30PM - 4PM in the parking lot behind the Righteous Room, off Ponce de Leon in the Plaza Shopping Center. Again, all proceeds go directly to funds supporting NHR residents.

BENEFIT YOGA CLASS: M3 Yoga & Hot Pilates

“Please join us on Sunday at noon for a donation based class led by Holly Griffin. Class is an all level alignment flow and will benefit the Red Cross directly working with this community. Suggested donation $15 space is limited, so be sure to register.”

Tuesday, April 11 - Thursday, April 13: SWEET AUBURN BBQ FUNDRAISER

“We’ll be donating 10% of all dine in sales to the victims of the fire at North High Ridge apartments last weekend.”

Thursday, April 13: LIMERICK JUNCTION FUNDRAISER

“This Thursday, ‘Demon RAJ’ will perform at a fundraiser to benefit Nik Waldschuetz. We are all here to help via posted "GoFundMes," but Nik needs our immediate support now. Cash donations please and we'll add an additional 10% of bar sales.”

Sunday, April 16: MJQ PARTY TO BENEFIT NORTH HIGH RIDGE RESIDENTS

(details forthcoming)

Monday, April 17, 5:00-9:00: TIO LUCHO’S FUNDRAISER ON THE PATIO

  • Tickets $50 at the door or available for presale at tioluchos.square.site
  • Benefiting those affected by the North High Ridge Apartment Fire. 100% of the proceeds will be distributed to the folks who lost all their belongings in the North High Ridge Apartment Fires via their gofundme's.
  • Menu:
  • Choose One: Tio Lucho's Pollada (Chicken quarters marinated and grilled in Peruvian ajis and spices), or Pulled Pork
  • Choose Three: Ensalada de Elote, Friioles, Glazed Sweet Plantains, Rice, Charred Nopales Salad
  • Dessert: Aji Amarillo Panna cotta with Satsuma marmalade
  • Dinner and Donations by: Arnaldo Castillo (Tio Lucho's), Hank Nare III, Steven Goodwin (Nine Rabbits), Andre Gomez, George Brooks, Joey Ward (Southern Belle & Georgia Boy), Shane Devereux, Gizzy Rawlins (Atlanta Personal Chef Services), Chase Todaro (BLINK Catering), Bartender Morgan Quint (Flatiron & Nine Rabbits), Hailey Curtis (DesignBee Agency)

ATKINS PARK RESTAURANT & BAR

Beginning Friday  4/7/23, Atkins Park will donate all proceeds from the sale of Monday Night Brewing’s Blind Pirate to the general NHR GoFundMe relief fund. This donation event continues until the beer runs out.

GIFT CARD DONATIONS

4/7/23 UPDATE: All locations are at capacity for material donation drop-offs. Gift card donations only are still accepted at the following locations:

  • Elemental Spirits Co.
  • Forte Salon
  • Intown Ace Hardware

While residents wait for GoFundMe money to distribute, gift cards are a great way to provide immediate funds for them to buy items specific to their needs: VISA, Publix, Kroger, Aldi, Target, Walmart, Amazon, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Lyft, Sephora, Ulta, DSW, IKEA, etc.

Consider buying multiple gift cards in smaller increments to improve distribution amongst residents (i.e., five $10 gift cards instead of one $50 gift card). Temporary local shipping addresses are available for affected residents who need to make online purchases