78 Mulberry Emergency Fire Relief

On April 15th, 78 Mulberry was devastated by a two-alarm fire. The fire claimed the lives of two residents, displaced others, and temporarily closed K.K. Discount and Ewa Trading until further notice.

Our community is heartbroken by the tragic loss of life and the trauma of those impacted. Welcome to Chinatown coordinating with city agencies & other community-based organizations to provide mutual aid to the residential and commercial tenants affected. Donations go towards purchasing personal necessities, temporary housing, relocation costs for residential tenants, lost wages and damaged inventory for commercial tenants.

News coverage on the fire: ABC News, CBS News

Welcome to Chinatown

Welcome to Chinatown is a grassroots initiative to support Chinatown businesses following the rapid decline in business as a result of COVID-19 and increased xenophobia. Welcome to Chinatown serves as a free voice to generate much needed momentum for one of New York City's most vibrant neighborhoods, and offers resources to launch a new revenue stream during this unprecedented time.

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