Where You Can Donate Money or Items Locally for Camp Fire Victims
This list will be continuously updated so please check back regularly to see if new information has been added.
Volunteers Needed: If anyone is wanting to volunteer at the Camp Fire Volunteer Center, apply to Caring Choices online using this link https://form.jotform.us . You can also follow this link to volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse https://www.spvolunteer.org/
In order to have all of our resources working together, if you want to help the evacuees staying in Susanville please check in with Lassen Family Services and/or the Susanville Salvation Army. If you know a family that is in Susanville that is staying with friends or family, please tell them to check in with LFS or Salvation Army.
Susanville Supermarket IGA has mini boots at the registers to accept donations.
Country Pines Quilt Shop classroom will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week to sew comfort quilts for those affected by the Paradise fire. If you have quilts, quilt tops, that you would like to donate, bring them to Country Pines. We will get them quilted and delivered. We will be delivering to and working with the Quilt Guild in Chico to be coordinated in our efforts on behalf of the Paradise Community. We have made up kits and will continue to do so. We have sewing machines available for you to use. If you have good quilting fabric that you would like to donate, we will make kits up and get them pieced. For today this is where we are in our efforts. Details will continue to unfold as we move through the days ahead.
Flowers for Hope: Milwood Florist is holding a wrapped-flowers fundraiser, $15 each with all profits going to relief efforts. Must call ahead to (530) 257-9194 to reserve and pick up flowers on Friday the 16th.
MAMA’s can help with clothing for the people coming from Paradise, due to the fire. Come by Tues-Fri 10-3. 472 Richmond Road
Grocery Outlet is collecting monetary donations at 1616 Main St.
Lassen Family Services is collecting the following items: cell phone power banks, unopened toiletries, animal kennels (all sizes), new socks and blankets/pillows, and monetary donations. Please bring your donations to 1306 Riverside Drive.
Lassen County Deputy Probation Officer Angela Cobb, and her family have lost their home in Paradise. An account for Cobb has been set up for any donations at Sierra Central Credit Union under Angela Cobb. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Walmart is accepting donations at their store.
Organizations
- The American Red Cross: Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
- The Salvation Army: A special page, SalArmyCampFire.org, has been created to accept donations. People can also call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) and specify “Camp Fire” for designated funds.
- United Way of Northern California: A fund to provide emergency help to fire victims has been set up. Visit the fundraising web page or text BUTTEFIRE to 91999 to donate.
- North Valley Community Foundation Camp Fire Evacuation Relief Fund: Visit their page here.
Tips for People Donating Items to Camp Fire victims.
When donating, try and separate your items, clothing in a bag, bedding in a separate bag, etc. This makes it easier at the donation centers where they have to separate everything that comes in.
Make sure that the donation you plan to make is accepted by the donation facility you plan to leave it with.
When donating supplies, focus on things the fire victims will need immediately instead of things that will be needed later on. Some good options include clothes, canned food, bottled water, pain relievers, baby food, trash bags, laundry detergent, socks, pillows, blankets, and diapers.
Donate food and supplies to animal shelters. By assisting the animal shelter, you allow them to save and support more pets for a longer period. This gives their owners a greater chance to find them again. Aside from dog food and cat food, you should also consider donating crates, cat litter, toys, towels, and beds.
Encourage friends and neighbors to help. Regardless of whether the fire was widespread or confined to a single family, encouraging your friends, relatives, and neighbors to assist in helping the victims can have a significant impact. Let these individuals know what they can do to help fire victims in the area. Share the advice you’ve learned here and elsewhere. Some who are willing to help may not do so if they do not know where to start or what to do.
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