Wildfire Relief

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As the devastating Camp Fire grows in Butte County and thousands of people are fleeing their homes, there are ways to help those in need.

United Way of Northern California 

• Text BUTTEFIRE to 91999 or click here 
• United Way also has a relief fund dedicated to the Southern California wildfires 

Salvation Army 

• Make a donation here and be sure to specify a specific impacted city 

The Salvation Army also opened a distribution center in Chico (1100 Marauder Street)

They will only accept brand new

• Underwear/socks
• Blankets/pillows
• Hygiene items
• Cleaning supplies
• Diaper/baby wipes
• Non-perishable foods
• Frozen turkeys
• New toys for Christmas 

Camp Fire - North Valley Community Foundation

• The North Valley Community Foundation is activating the Northern California Fire Relief Fund to raise money to support the operations of organizations that are sheltering evacuees of the Camp Fire. Donations can be made here 

California Fire Foundation 

• The California Fire Foundation mobilized direct assistance to those who’ve suffered catastrophic losses in the Southern California fires as well as the North Bay Firestorm

Redwood Credit Union

• A relief fund has been set up to provide support for fire survivors with resources and long term recovery needs

California Fire Foundation

• California Fire Foundation has created SAVE, Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency program and is providing assistance to those who have suffered in the California Wildfires. Firefighters will be able to distribute pre-paid gift cards to help those who need to purchase necessities like food, medicine and clothing

Airbnb

• If you live in the area and are able to sign up your home to help shelter evacuees, sign up your home here 

Animal Evacuations 

• Animals can be taken to Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley 
• Small animals can be taken to Old County Hospital at 2279 Del Oro in Oroville or Chico Airport or the Chico Animal Shelter. Those who have lost animals in the fire should check the Chico Animal Shelter.