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The Salvation Army Provides Aid to Families Impacted by Wildfires in Central Washington
SEATTLE – The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team has been working in Central Washington and the areas devastated by the wildfires. According to The Wenatchee World, as of today, 243,000 acres have been burned, and 150 homes destroyed. The Salvation Army is committed to helping the families impacted – we are there to provide immediate relief now, and will stay in the area for as long as needed. We will work with the community until it is restored, which may take years.
As of Monday, July 21, 2014 at 8:30am
The Salvation Army is providing bottled water to firefighters. We are on standby to provide food and shelter if needed.
In Central WA:
The Salvation Army is working with Washington Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (WAVOAD) and other non-profit organizations to help manage the flow of tangible donations.
- Most important items needed: bottled water and financial donations
- Partner agencies setting up storefronts in Okanogan and Chelan
- The Salvation Army will supply clothing racks
- Partner organizations will staff locations and rack clothing
- Impacted families can come in and take what they need
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Wenatchee is collecting bottled water and donations for the families impacted.
- 1219 N Wenatchee Avenue (Mon-Fri 9am – 6pm; Sat 9am – 5pm)
- Financial donations accepted in person at store or at www.SalvationArmyNW.org
In Spokane:
The Salvation Army in Spokane is participating in the “Q6 Cares” organized by KHQ-TV in Spokane, WA.
- Donations of food, water, clothing, and money collected at:
- TV station: South Adams Street in Spokane (today until 6:30pm)
- The Salvation Army administration building, 222 East Indiana Avenue (today until 5pm)
- Financial donations accepted in person or at www.SalvationArmyNW.org
How to Help
The most critical need right now is for monetary donations. There are three ways to contribute to The Salvation Army relief and restoration efforts for the Central Washington wildfires:
- By phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY – designate gift for ‘Central WA Wildfires’
- On-line at: www.SalvationArmyNW.org – designate gift for ‘Central WA Wildfires’
- By mail: Send a check, marked ‘Central WA Wildfires’ to The Salvation Army, Northwest Divisional Headquarters, 111 Queen Anne Avenue N #300, Seattle, WA, 98109
The best way to help during any disaster, large or small, is often to make a financial contribution. Cash donations allow disaster responders to immediately meet the specific needs of disaster survivors without incurring many of the costs associated with sorting, packing, transporting and distributing donated goods. Salvation Army disaster services are funded entirely by donors, and The Salvation Army uses 100% of all disaster donations in support of disaster relief operations.