As of August 3rd, 1,067residences, 19 commercial structures, and 481 outbuildings have been destroyed in the Carr fire. Two firefighters lost their lives.

This fund is now active to accept donations in response to fires and natural disasters that may affect the North State.  Donations will be directed for relief efforts for the active Carr Fire that began west of the Redding area. Shasta Regional Community Foundation has a credible history of helping regional nonprofits and organizations with the ability to deliver monetary assistance efficiently and effectively toward the recovery of communities over time.

How will the money be used?

The Community Foundation grants to nonprofit and government stakeholders to ensure that funds flow quickly to those most in need and establishes safeguards to secure proper distribution of the funds. This is a two-step process:

Short-term support: funds for immediate relief will be made available as they become identified to large scale relief agencies to provide such support.

Long-term support: funds for long-term relief will be distributed towards rebuilding and recovery efforts as identified by local collaborative efforts.

Learn more about the California disaster relief fund at Shasta Regional Community Foundation.