Firefighters from 10 area departments joined the Jackson Fire Department in Friday night’s response. JTV photo.
(March 13, 2026 7:28 PM ET) The City of Jackson, United Way of South Central Michigan, and the Center for Family Health are among the organizations offering support for families impacted by the Reed Manor fire on Friday night.
Additionally, the community is being asked to help with financial donations and with items needed by apartment residents.
The fire severely damaged Reed Manor Building I, leaving one person dead, several injured and 69 families displaced.
UWSCMI is collecting financial donations and serving as a collection center for items being requested. The effort is in collaboration with City of Jackson officials, emergency response teams and nonprofits in Jackson County.
“The families affected by this fire lost so much in an instant,” said Bethany Stutzman, Senior Director of Community Impact. “We are grateful for the many partners stepping up so quickly to provide critical support. Together we’re making sure these families won’t face recovery alone.”
UWSCMI will collect items starting Saturday, March 14. Items can be dropped off at 536 N. Jackson St. each day through Thursday, March 19, noon to 4 p.m., or on Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Items needed include hygiene products, paper products, moving supplies, cleaning supplies, household basics, first-aid supplies and pet supplies. We are not able to accept donations of food, clothing, or furniture. For a full list, visit unitedforscmi.org/disaster-relief-fund.
Reed Manor Fire Relief: Donation Drop-Off Locations and Times
Community members who would like to support residents displaced by the Reed Manor fire may drop off donations at the following locations.
Reed Manor Community Center
301 Steward Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
Drop-off hours:
Saturday, March 14
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 15
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
United Way of South Central Michigan
536 N. Jackson St., Jackson, MI
Drop-off hours:
Saturday, March 14 – Thursday, March 19
Noon – 4 p.m.
Friday, March 20
9 a.m. – Noon
To make a financial gift in support of the families, visit unitedforscmi.org/disaster-relief-fund. Funds raised will go toward current recovery efforts. Any remaining funds will be used applied to future emergencies.
The Center for Family Health is offering assistance. Community Health Workers (CHW) are available right now to help individuals and families who may have lost medications or need help accessing services. CFH can help with: Replacing medications lost in the fire, Arranging pharmacy delivery, Medication management and care coordination and connecting you with local community resources Call CFH at 517-748-5500 or stop by and ask to speak with a Community Health Worker
Several other community organizations are available to help individuals and families who need assistance.
If you or someone you know needs support, the following resources may be able to help:
𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀
The Red Cross often assists residents displaced by residential fires with emergency housing, clothing, and basic necessities.
1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
https://www.redcross.org
𝟮–𝟭–𝟭 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲
Call 2-1-1 to connect with local resources for shelter, food, transportation, and other support services.
Dial 2-1-1
https://www.211.org
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻
Temporary shelter and support services may be available.
(517) 789-8735
https://interfaithshelter.com
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆
Provides assistance with housing support, utility assistance, and other community resources for individuals and families in need.
(517) 784-4800
https://caajlh.org
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘁
Provides personal hygiene items, cleaning products, and linens free of charge to those in need.
Open the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Visits are limited to once per month.
(517) 782-2551
https://catholiccharitiesjlhc.org
𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 – 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
LifeWays’ Access Team can help connect individuals with mental health support and community resources.
(517) 789-1200
https://www.lifewaysmi.org
𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 / 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
Support is available for residents needing help caring for pets, including pet food assistance.
(517) 788-4464
http://www.jacksoncountyanimalshelter.org/
Coordination
Donation and relief coordination efforts are being managed through MHT Housing Inc., the management company for Reed Manor.
For coordination questions, contact:
Joy Flood
(703) 863-4419
