Supporting Families Displaced
by the Midvale Apartment Fires
Habitat for Humanity Great Salt Lake Area, in active partnership with Utah VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) and the Mayor of Midvale, is coordinating emergency resources to support families transitioning back into permanent housing.
Standing with Displaced Midvale Families
Following the tragic multi-alarm fire at the North Union Apartments in Midvale, residents across all 220 occupied units were suddenly displaced, with many families losing every personal item they owned to intense fire, smoke, and water damage.
In response, Habitat for Humanity Great Salt Lake Area (GSLA) is teaming up directly with the City of Midvale and Utah VOAD to provide long-term housing stabilization. Our mission is to supply basic furniture, bedding, and kitchen basics so families can rebuild their lives with dignity.
🤝 What is Utah VOAD?
Utah Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (Utah VOAD) is a coalition of vetted nonprofit, faith-based, and community disaster-response agencies—including the American Red Cross, local food banks, and charitable organizations. By unifying efforts, Utah VOAD ensures disaster victims get streamlined housing, financial, and emotional support without duplicate steps or wasted resources.
Are You an Affected Resident?
If you were displaced by the Midvale North Union apartment fires, please review our mandatory intake process before coming in or booking your support appointment:
- 1. In-Person Voucher Required: You must come to the ReStore in person to receive your official Disaster Relief Voucher before selecting any furniture.
- 2. Online Appointment Booking: You can only schedule an appointment online through our portal if you have secured help to load and unload your items.
- 3. Same-Day Removal: Selected items must be taken home immediately at the time of your appointment.
ReStore staff and volunteers are unable to assist with loading, unloading, or transporting heavy furniture. Please ensure you bring an appropriate vehicle and individuals who can heavy-lift for you.
Furniture & Household Goods Needed
We are collecting foundational furniture and daily essential household items to outfit new spaces for displaced families. Please ensure all donated items are in new or gently used, immaculate condition.
High-Priority Requested Items:
- Living Room Furniture: Sofas, armchairs, end tables, coffee tables.
- Bedroom Items: Dressers, bed frames, and brand-new, in-packaging mattresses and box springs.
- Dining Sets: Dining tables and chairs.
- Household Essentials: Unused cookware sets, kitchenware, dish sets, and working small appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers).
- Linens & Bedding: New bed sheets, pillows, and bath towel sets.
Please ensure all upholstered furniture is free of stains, rips, structural damage, and pet hair, so families receive clean, dignified items they can rely on immediately.
Furniture Drop-off Location
Habitat GSLA ReStore
1270 S 500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Donation Acceptance Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Direct Financial Assistance
Financial donations provide our disaster response team with the agility to purchase gift cards directly, pay for transport and storage, and rapidly acquire missing household items for rehousing displaced families.
Ongoing Community Support: Habitat Cares
Beyond emergency disaster response, Habitat Great Salt Lake Area provides ongoing support through our Habitat Cares program. We partner with local non-profits and community organizations to assist low-income individuals, families, and victims of hardship with essential home goods and vouchers through our ReStore.
