How to help victims of the deadly building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn

How to help victims of the deadly building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn Crystal Cranmore reports on the coordination efforts between community members to provide aide for the survivors of the deadly building collapse in Brooklyn. WABC By Crystal Cranmore Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:49PM Share Follow abc7NY on Google FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- New York City, and members of the Brooklyn community are coming together to provide relief for those who have been impacted by the deadly building collapse in Flatbush on Wednesday. The city has set up an emergency relief fund , where people can donate and help support families and neighbors who have been affected. It comes as rescue operations concluded at the collapse site on Flatbush and Bedford avenues on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, volunteers filled boxes with care packages of essentials one might need to get back on their feet. "If a smile or a towel or a pair of gloves can impact somebody's life and make it a little easier for them, that's what we're here for," said Julia Fabozzi of Elefterakis and Panek. It's a reminder that neighbors are looking out for each other. "We're also going to get gift cards for the community so that they can go to BJ's or Target and buy the toiletries and things that they need," said Benjamin Pinczewski of Elefterakis and Panek. Follow live blog updates on abc7NY The Bridge Multicultural Advocacy Project in Brooklyn, turned into a donation drop off site for the families who lost loved ones or their homes in Wednesday's building collapse. Disaster relief organization, Heart 9/11, is helping to coordinate the volunteer response. "We're setting everything up. Mobilizing what we've got," said Joseph Gonzalez of Heart 9/11. "They're going to need transportation. So, we're working with Uber. I believe, right now. I think whoever's donating. And it's the same with us. Also, we're going to need to find places for them to move, for the short term." Local legislators say some of the biggest needs are gift cards and toiletries. The Flatbush YMCA turned into a welcome center for families in need of shelter. An emergency clothing drive is planned for next Monday and Tuesday. "We're going to be busy all weekend just answering the phone calls. You know, people want to help," said Mark Appel of the Bridge Multicultural Advocacy Project. If you'd like to make a donation, visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/fund/index.page and select "Emergency Relief Fund" from the dropdown menu. NYC weather: Tornado warning and watch, heavy rain Thursday, snow north & west Friday 13 minutes ago AccuTrack Radar Live Brooklyn building collapse: 2 kids among 8 dead, 18 injured in Flatbush 1 hour ago ---------- * More Brooklyn news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics NEW YORK CITY FLATBUSH BROOKLYN DISASTER RELIEF DONATIONS BUILDING COLLAPSE VOLUNTEERISM Watch Live ON NOW Storm updates: Flash flood warning in Queens, N.J. tornado watch 13 minutes ago AccuTrack Radar Live Brooklyn building collapse live updates: 2 kids among 8 dead 1 hour ago 2 children among the 8 killed in Brooklyn building collapse 1 hour ago Search ends for victims after 8 killed in Brooklyn building collapse 1 hour ago