A WAY TO HELP — This T-shirt is among the items available to help victims of the Clairton coke plant explosion. -- Contributed

MONONGAHELA — A Monongahela business launched a fundraiser to benefit employees of the U.S. Steel Clairton Works after last Monday’s explosion at the plant that killed two and injured at least another 10.

Michelle DeHosse, owner of Sparkles by Shell, will have a number of items available for purchase, with all proceeds to be donated to United Steelworkers Local 1557, which will distribute funds directly to affected employees and their families.

Orders are being taken for the Items bearing the “Clairton Strong” logo include men’s and women’s T-shirts, hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts and yard signs.

DeHosse said she was approached by friend Heather Gwaley of Donora

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