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Local businesses are coming together to raise money and contribute to M's Pub after the devastating fire Saturday.Here's a list of local businesses that are taking part: Seldin Company are offering housing at downtown properties to anyone displaced by the fire. No application fees, deposits or pro-rate fees are needed for the month of January. Those who signed a 12-month lease will receive one month free and those looking for short-term options can sign a three-month lease with no short-term fees, no deposit or application fees. Those interested can call 402-332-9017.The Tavern donated some of the tips collected Saturday for employees who lost their jobs. The owner of the business, David Kerr, started a YouCaring.com that’s raised $5,425. To donate, visit https://www.youcaring.com/servers-in-the-old-market-500610.Salt 88’s owner, John Horvatinovich, has already employed four of M’s Pubs servers along with a Market House server. On Jan. 25, they will be holding a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. where appetizers and beverages will be provided and a door change will be asked upon arrival. All proceeds will go to M's Pub.Downtown Hound is offering free boarding and daycare to all pets who are without a home. You can contact them at 402-496-3647.Two local residents are putting together a dinner to benefit M's and the Market House staff Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tim Maids, local prep chef at España and Ben Taxman of Taxman Design Group will be donating proceeds to staff and employees. The dinner will be help at The Mansion, 144 S. 39th Street. Jake's Cigars and Spirits will be donating beverages for the event as well.Night Owl has donation jars set up at their bar for those looking to contribute. They will also be hosting an event Jan. 25 from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. where they plan to donate 20 percent of all proceeds as well as any tips brought in by the bartenders that day.The Diner is hosting a fundraiser Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.The Hive is hosting a job fair this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. The business will also be taking clothes, blankets and cash for those affected by the fire. The owner said 30 businesses have signed up to place the 70 people who are out of a job.The Sydney is holding an event where M's employees take over the Sydney as guest bartenders. There will be a silent auction at 10 p.m. followed by karaoke. Those looking to donate to the silent auction can email thesydneybenson@gmail.com.Corkscrew will be donating 20 percent from Service Industry Monday. The discounts on Monday include: Happy Hour all day, no corkage fee and 10 percent off retail. The Waiting Room is holding an event where musicians will be performing and food will also be provided by Espana Tapas Bar, B&G Tassty Foods, Petrow's Restaurant, Orsi's Italian Bakery and 1912. Admission is $10 and all proceeds go to the employees from M's Pub and The Market House. Foods & Spirits Magazine are part of the event, which will be held on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Omaha Screen Company worked with a local designer to create a shirt design. Proceeds from the sales of this shirt will be donated to those affected. http://www.omahascreenco.com/product/m-s-pub-benefit-shirtAmerican Table Family Restaurant is opening and one of the owners is looking to hire. The restaurant will be located off of 88th and Maple. Those interested can contact 402-706-0737.The Salvation Army activated a disaster relief fund to assist the employees affected. Those in need of human services including material assistance and other basic necessities are encouraged to apply for assistance from the newly created fund, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team will begin employee needs assessments on Feb. 1. Employees of M's Pub, Nouvelle Eve, Market House and Niche are encouraged to call The Salvation Army Old Market Employee Emergency Fund hotline, (402) 898-7537, to make an appointment. To make a donation to the fund visit salarmyomaha.org. Donations can be mailed to The Salvation Army, 10755 Burt St., Omaha NE 68114. Any additional businesses that haven't been mentioned, please contact web@ketv.com so we can add the information to this list.