How to help those affected by Greenwood explosion

SEATTLE — Nine firefighters suffered injuries and businesses were destroyed early Wednesday morning after an explosion in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood.

The injured firefighters are OK and have already been released from local hospitals. Crews are in the area working to clean up debris strewn across blocks. To read an overview of what happened, click here.

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The Seattle community has already begun rallying behind the neighborhood, offering monetary and personal support.

<strong>HOW YOU CAN HELP:</strong>

Many people are wondering how they can help the residents and business owners of the Greenwood neighborhood.

A GoFundMe page has been created for donations to be directed back into the community. Follow this link to see the GoFundMe page.

The Phinney Neighborhood Association is also working on fundraising efforts, according to neighborhood blog PhinneyWood.com.

A local Greenwood beer shop -- Chuck's Hop Shop -- is offering a free beer to anyone who helped respond to the explosion this morning [any emergency rescue personnel] and any employee of an affected business.

"Come by Chuck's," they wrote over Facebook. "You deserve it."

Naked City Brewery & Taphouse in Seattle will be holding a neighborhood fundraiser Thursday to help those affected by the explosion.

A special brew has been titled ‘Greenwood Phoenix Golden.’

Naked City renamed the ale, originally ‘Taproot Golden Ale,’ to work as a Greenwood tribute, writing:

"Greenwood will rise from the ashes! All day tomorrow, 11:30 – Close, 100% of the profits from this beer will go to those affected. Please come out and help our neighbors in need."

Also:

• Go to Reuben's Brews on Friday March 11. Reuben's will be donating $1 for every pint, growler, or set of three tasters to the relief effort. They are open from noon until 9 pm and will be donating on all beers throughout the day. Furthermore, they will be collecting donations on behalf of the fund. Neptune coffee was one of Adam and Grace's favorite coffee shops in the city and they want to support our friends and neighbors
• Naked City Brewery is teaming up with Derek Sheen to present a Stand Up Comedy Benefit Show for businesses and employees affected by the explosion in Greenwood. Featuring Derek Sheen, Elicia Sanchez, Drew Barth, and Xung Lam. Tickets are $10 at the door, with all proceeds going to the relief fund. Saturday, March 12, 8 pm.
• Buy a monkey: The PNA has been selling the infamous lighted holiday monkeys as a fundraiser for Greenwood Senior Center, but we have decided to change the beneficiary to the Greenwood Relief Fund instead. Monkeys can be purchased for $300 or more ($200 of which is tax-deductible). Only 50 are available. More information »
• Support the employees: Community member Jason Malcom created a gofundme account to support the employees at the businesses affected by the explosion. The PNA is the fiscal sponsor and will help distribute the funds to the appropriate parties involved. Donate to the gofundme »
• Attend a show: Taproot Theatre's Stage Door Cafe will be hosting the band IvyLane on Saturday, March 12 from 6-8 pm. A portion of the proceeds made at this event will be going to help their neighbors.
• Eat out: The Heavy Restaurant Group is collecting donations at all their locations this weekend, and matching a percentage. (Barrio Restaurant, Purple Café & Wine Bar, Lot No. 3, The Commons, Meet the Moon, Cast Iron Studios)
• Do yoga: Whole Life Yoga is offering three "by donation" classes on Sunday, March 20 (12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm) and donating 100% of the proceeds. View flier »
• Greenwood Fred Meyer is donating all the proceeds from their coin boxes to the effort.

Greenwood Elementary School students gave a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to first responders this morning after the scary explosion -- walking together outside to form a heart composed of their small bodies.

Watch it here & leave your thanks for first responders on our Facebook page.

Did you capture video or audio of the Greenwood explosion? We'd like to see it, and may use the footage on KIRO 7 News. Follow this link to send us an email.

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