RICHMOND, Va. -- After a three-alarm fire destroyed much of one of Richmond’s most beloved elementary schools, the community is rallying with opportunities to support Fox Elementary and Richmond Public Schools (RPS) through donations and fundraisers.
Donations may be made directly to Richmond Public Schools by visiting their website here.
A Richmond consignment shop is offering teachers 10 free books to help rebuild their classroom libraries.
"Bring your teacher ID to our sale and get 10 free books," a post on the Cutie Kids Consignment Facebook page reads.
RPS and Fox Elementary School supporters with a sweet tooth can also enter the Valentine’s Raffle offered by The House Finch Organizing service. A $5 donation enters your name in a drawing to win an hour virtual or in person visit and a batch of colorfully decorated heart shaped cookies from Pipe and Flood, a Midlothian-based custom cookie maker.
Joe's Inn is allowing kids to eat for free at their restaurant from now until Feb. 25. Kids can also get free candy from Shields Market across the street.
Strawberry Fields Flowers and Finds will donate 100% of their sales from Friday, Feb. 18 to help out the school. The shop is located just one block from Fox. Owner Deanna King said taught fifth grade at Fox Elementary before buying her flower shop.
"One of my former students works with me and a former Fox parent has been working at my shop for 17 years. Her daughter was in kindergarten when I taught at Fox," said King, emphasizing how the tragic fire hits home. "It is such a close-knit neighborhood and community. It breaks our hearts and we want to do our part to help the community."
Additionally, customers of Scoop RVA did their part. The popular gourmet ice cream shop, located steps away from the school, donated 100% of their profits Saturday to the Fox School Fire Recovery effort, according to a post on their Facebook page.
If you know of a fundraiser or business who is offering to help, email newstips@wtvr.com.
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