As I look through the thousands of volunteers who offered their time and resources to help, I recognize many of the names as wildfire survivors. Personally, I no longer identify those impacted by this disaster as just “survivors”… because they are actually HEROES! While the rest of us were asked to stay home and stay safe, they witnessed their safe places burn. In the face of a wall of destruction approaching they made the decision to be heroes and notify their neighbors, gather their friends, pets and strangers. Thousands arrived at Thurston High School, Silke Field and the Masonic Center not only seeking aid but offering it as well. As the LOVEfirst Secretary I can proudly say that each name is written and accounted for. Although most of the immediate needs are fulfilled, we continue to receive new folks who have been making it alone and are just now reaching out for aid. Others are finding unmet needs that still need to be satisfied.
Updated General List of Needed Items
Additionally, we have the following list of general needs from our friends and neighbors impacted by the fire.
Email: marc@cascaderelief.org
Adam Burner
Secretary | LOVEfirst Disaster Relief
Adam.Burner@LOVEfirst.us