POMPANO BEACH, FL (8.04.08)- At approximately 9:00am this morning, Broward Children's Center's Group Home One experienced an electrical fire which caused an estimated $362,000.00 in necessary renovations. All residents and staff escaped the fire without injury thanks to quick thinking and swift action on behalf of Group Home staff.

All Group Home residents have been temporarily moved to the Center's nearby Respite Home. To support the Center's Group Home restoration, you can donate online or you may contact Thor via email or at 954.410.4410.

Items Needed Damaged in the Fire:

New Commerical Washer

New Commercial Dryer

New Sink

New Toilet

New Tile Flooring

New Couches

New Kitchen Table & Chairs

New TV Stand

New TV

New Kitchen appliances

New Stove/oven

New small flat screen resident TVs

New Hospital beds

New Walling Supplies

NewSpecial needs hydraulic bathing unit ($6700)

New Paint

New Wall Tiles

New Electrical

New Plumbing

New Fire Suppression System (sprinklers)

New External Metal Doors

For more than 37 years, Broward Children’s Center has been providing medical, educational, and advocacy services to infants, children, and young adults with special needs.