There's been a huge outpouring of support for survivors of the Loafers Lodge fire.
So far over $200,000 in donations has come in.
And the money is assisting the Wellington City Mission to help residents move on with their lives.
A local woman laid flowers outside the Loafers Lodge on Saturday morning as investigators continue to search the scene searching for victims.
Resident Steven's room on the third floor was destroyed by Tuesday's fire that's claimed at least five lives.
He had just returned home from work when he saw smoke billowing from the building.
"I've lost everything, my childhood photos, my clothes, my homeware," he said.
He has been helped into temporary accommodation thanks to the Salvation Army and is relying on support from agencies including the Wellington City Mission.
"The City Mission has given me food parcels, and sanitary products," he said.
Over the past few days Wellington City Mission has been busy supporting residents who were affected by the fire.
So far $245,000 has already been donated, including a $50,000 donation by Wellington City Council. Of this, $23,000 has already been distributed.
"The support has been phenomenal, we've received donations from Sydney and Canada. People from all over the world are pouring out their hearts and financially contributing," said Wellington City Mission fundraising manager Sharon Cavill.
Cavill is leading the Wellington City Mission's fundraising effort, and providing victims with the basics.
"We've seen residents all week who are coming here, they've lost everything and so need shoes and clothes," she said.
Meanwhile some residents are still missing, including Liam Hockings, the brother of BBC presenter Lucy Hockings.
Chris O'Gorman was a former Lodge tenant, who knows Liam.
"It's a concern he's missing because it's out of character, I just hope he's safe," he said.
Still holding onto hope after what's been a heartbreaking week.
