THE STATION FAMILY FUND RECEIVES 501(C)(3) STATUS

THE STATION FAMILY FUND announced today that is has received approval from the IRS to operate as a 501(c) (3) Charitable Organization. Contributions to the Station Family Fund are now tax deductible.

The Station Family Fund was formed by survivors and family
members of victims and survivors to address the need for
immediate assistance and relief to the people directly
affected by the fire at The Station nightclub in West
Warwick, RI. It is the only organization formed in response
to The Station Fire to receive 501(c) (3) status from the IRS.

Victoria Potvin, President of the Station Family Fund,
said We are appreciative to have received this designation from the
IRS. It will allow us to seek donations from larger corporate
sponsors who want to see this IRS approval."

The Station Family Fund has raised over $121,000.00 since
early May. Of this; $77,076.00 has been distributed. These
funds have been used to pay for the following: $30,076.00 for
Housing, $4,550.00 Groceries, $9,839.00 Auto Pmts, Repairs
and Insurance, $6,221.00 Utilities, $9,012.00 Back to School
Supplies and winter clothing, $1,123.00 Funeral Expenses,
$970.00 Home Health Care, $640.00 Memorial Fund Donations,
$2,994.00 Installment Loan and Credit Card Pmts., $3,198.00
Insurance Premiums, $200.00 Gas Cards, $205.00 Storage Fees,
$2186.00 Property Taxes, and $5,862.00 toward General
Household Expenses.

The Station Family Fund is a 100% volunteer effort. There are
no administrative costs. Every dollar raised by the Station
Family Fund will go directly to address the needs of the
survivors and the families of victims. Administrative and
overhead expenses will be paid solely from donations
solicited for this specific purpose.

The Station Family Fund is an organization that encourages
significant participation by survivors and family members.
Survivors, family members and interested members of the
public are encouraged to contact the Station Family Fund
through its web site at www.stationfamilyfund.org.
Contributions may be sent to the Station Family Fund, 300
Quaker Lane, P.O. Box 214, Warwick, RI 02886 or go to
www.stationfamilyfund.org