Somerville residents need your help

On September 13, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Significant fire damage is visible inside a first-floor unit. Firefighters needed to open both interior and exterior walls and ceilings to fully extinguish the fire. ~Photos courtesy of Somerville Fire Dept.

On Tuesday, September 8th, a fire on Dartmouth Street left four households — including multiple vulnerable residents and their pets — without homes. Thankfully no life was lost, but most face significant hurdles to replacing their belongings, covering the cost of new or temporary housing, and rebuilding their lives. From medicine and clothes to food in the pantry, these residents are facing the difficult task of starting over.

Please consider donating whatever you can — no donation is too small– to the Somerville Homeless Coalition’s Emergency Displacement Fund developed in partnership with the City, which can be found at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/emerfun

Your support will provide immediate relief. Every donation makes a difference. Only financial donations are sought at this time. Thank you, Somerville, for being the kind of place where we take care of our own.