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It’s Giving Tuesday — the day in which people across the country open their wallets for charitable causes ahead of the holiday season. Butte County has been ravaged by the Camp Fire, and many groups are providing ways to help the victims.
Here are several ways to lend a hand.
MONEY
The Red Cross and the North Valley Community Foundation are suggesting that financial contributions are the best way to help because then needs can be sized up and items purchased. Red Cross information is at www.redcross.org or 800-733-2767 and North Valley Community Foundation is at www.nvcf.org or 530-891-1150.
Other ways to donate:
- Caring Choices is accepting monetary donations.
- The Red Cross and AT&T are partnering up: text CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a $10 donation.The Salvation Army: Del Oro DivisionUnited Way of Northern California Relief Fund: To donate text BUTTEFIRE to 91999.GoFundMe has created a roundup of campaigns to raise money for victims.
- Wells Fargo customers can make donations to the Red Cross at ATMs through Nov. 27. The bank says 100 percent of contributions will be sent to the American Red Cross.
HOUSING
Airbnb has activated its disaster program for Butte County, which allows members of our community to offer housing free of charge. If you are offering housing or in need of housing, go to www.airbnb.com/welcome/evacuees/buttecounty.
VICTIMS FUNDS
Tri Counties Bank, which is based in Chico, has started the Camp Fire Fund 2018 account with an initial deposit of $25,000 to benefit victims of the Paradise ridge fires.
Donations can be made at any branch of Tri Counties Bank or online at www.gofundme.com/tcb-2018-camp-fire-fund.
All funds will be distributed to people in need through local nonprofit emergency relief agencies directly, according to a news release. The organizations include United Way of Northern California, Salvation Army, Northern Valley Catholic Social Services.
Golden Valley Bank is creating subaccounts within its foundation for businesses, employees, individuals or groups to accept contributions and self-direct funding for Camp Fire relief. The foundation will create these accounts to accept donations and disburse funds at the direction of the group or individuals who established the account. As an example, many businesses have employees or customers who are affected by the fire and may want to raise funds to assist those employees or customers in their recovery effort.
The foundation will create a special account for those funds and distribute them as directed to provide targeted relief where every dollar will directly benefit those affected. There is no charge for this service and the foundation will pay interest on these accounts. Contact bank President Mark Francis or Julia Wilson at 530-894-1000 or simply mention the Camp Fire Relief effort.
The foundation is also accepting general contributions for Camp Fire Relief. Checks can be made payable to GVBCF — Camp Fire and dropped off or mailed to the bank. Donations can also be accepted through the foundation’s website at www.goldenvalley.bank.
FOOD
Salvation Army is looking for fresh produce like packaged salads and apples for the Church of the Nazarene, 2238 Monte Vista Avenue, Oroville. Homemade food goods will not be accepted. The Red Cross is also looking for 50 new pillows for the church.
ESSENTIALS
In Oroville: Needed items for Hope Center include paper products (toilet paper, forks, spoons, paper plates, tissues, paper towels), and women’s undergarments, as well as warm clothes and shoes. Items can be dropped off at 1950 Kitrick Ave. Ste. A, Oroville, CA 95966
The Red Cross is also looking for 50 new pillows for the Church of the Nazarene, 2238 Monte Vista Ave., Oroville.
In Chico: Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 W. First St., is a donation drop-off center for the Red Cross, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current needs include: diapers (child/adult), toiletries, first aid supplies, feminine hygiene products, water, and snack foods and nonperishable foods.
Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave., Chico Elks will take clothes of all sizes.
ANIMALS
Butte Humane Society: Donations of food or supplies can be made for displaced pet owners from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the warehouse 2580 Fair St. Chico. The pantry is available to anyone affected by the fire in need of food and supplies for pets, 343-7917.
North Valley Animal Disaster Group: Donations of large and small crates, collars, leashes, bowls, food are being taken at the old county hospital, 2279 Del Oro Road, Oroville. 895-0000. Financial donations are most critical and can be made on the Facebook page.