A tragic accident occurred on 20 February, when the Haapsalu home for disabled children was hit by fire. 10 children were killed in the fire that also destroyed a major part of the orphanage building and furnishings. Together we can help them restore their home, where they would feel safe and cared for.
The Haapsalu orphanage currently provides substitute home service to 43 children, including 29 orphans or children without parental care and 14 children who are at the home for children on the basis of their parents' application. All the children in the orphanage are aged 4 to 24 and have severe or profound disability.
Haapsalu orphanage was opened for children in 1950. The new building that was destroyed in the fire was completed in 1997 in a project led by the Swedish Älmhult Lions Club and Lars Nexe.
Payment recipient: UNICEF EESTI
Account: 221049382034
Explanation: "Haapsalu lapsed"
Payment recipient: Eesti Punane Rist
Account: 1180001436
Explanation: "Haapsalu lastekodu põleng"
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mari ann tammark28 Feb 2011 12:17
Donations are always accepted; however, we will review the total amount after March 8th and then determine the timing of the bank transfer and notify donors through the EESTI ELU how much was collected. Donations from fraternities, sororities, clubs or other organizations are welcome.
mari ann tammark28 Feb 2011 12:09
We are collecting money at the Toronto Estonian schools and donations can also be made either by cheque to EERO (Haapsalu Lastekodu) and mailed to 17 Tufton Cres., Toronto, On, M4A 2E2 or by bank transfer through the Toronto Estonian Credit Union EERO account noting your name and Haapsalu Lastekodu. Those making a donation by bank transfer are requested to send an email to
tammark@sympatico.ca noting the amount and name on the deposit so that donations can be reconciled and tax receipts can be issued in February 2012. Thank you for your donations!
Silvi25 Feb 2011 21:37
We thought of this so quickly. I would think we'll give it one week.
After that, the momentum will have passed anyway.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of apathy altogether. Parents don't read "ringkirjad" or emails anymore. It saddens me.
I hope we can raise something to help!
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