Clothing, other essentials and cash being collected for families burned out of their homes on Ellington Street in Dorchester

City Councilor Brian Worrell (Dorchester) reports his office and a local real-estate office are now collecting clothing, diapers, strollers, formula, shoes and other essentials for the 29 people who lost their homes in a six-alarm fire on Ellington Street in Dorchester on Saturday.

Donations can be dropped off at his district office, 5 Erie St. noon-6 p.m. on weekdays or at Thumbprint Realty, 472A Washington St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The Boston Project is collecting money online for the families (select "Ellington Street Families - House Fire" on the dropdown menu on the page.