Dear Rotarians,

 

We are just over a week from when the fires started and the impact of its power is still being uncovered. With over 60 deaths and hundreds missing, thousands in evacuation centers, hotels, homes of family or friends and over 10,000 structures gone, the recovery from these fires will take a long time. It leaves questions as to whether that area will ever be the same and what is certain is the victims that will be forever changed. Will they rebuild? Will they move? How will they make a living? What about their kids and school? Loss of possessions, loss of that feeling of safety, loss of what they knew…..it goes on and on.

 

The citizens of Chico, Oroville, and Gridley and other cities close to the fire are also impacted as they rally to support the victims. They are hosting victims, donating time, resources, businesses, and their hearts in reaching out as these communities take in and help those affected.

 

You would be very proud and your hearts warmed by the willingness of so many to support and help out their fellow traveler on this earth who has had their world forever changed.

 

The support by clubs and Rotarians in this district has been overwhelming and inspired in me the absolute importance of Rotary in the world. 

 

Donations can still be made and will be distributed to our clubs in Oroville and Gridley to put directly into the relief of victims of these terrible fires. 

 

You can send checks to:
 
Rotary District 5180 Foundation
4917 Olympia Court
Carmichael, CA 95608
Please note that it is for Fire Victims in the memo.
 
Or you can click on this link to donate electronically: 
 
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=22P69BNQYD9ZN

 

Thank you all for your generosity and concern!