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You Can Help Survivors of Southern California Wildfires
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The AFL-CIO’s Community Services Network is joining with its partners at United Way in Southern California to help survivors of the devastating wildfires in that area. So far, the fires have destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and apartments and burned 42,000 acres, or 65 square miles, forcing mass evacuations.
The United Way recently launched the Southern California Fire Fund to help support agencies provide services in the areas destroyed by the fires and develop strategies to address the long-term needs of the communities affected.
AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker, a member of United Way’s national board, says:
Union members respond when their neighbors are in need. Not only are we there as first responders, but we help restore communities through our generosity and hard work. That’s why we support the United Way’s Southern California Fire Fund—it’s a step towards helping rebuild neighborhoods that were devastated by the recent wildfires.
You can make a financial donation to the fund here or you can mail a check to United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Lockbox File 57267, Los Angeles, CA 90074–7267.
Elise Buik, chair of United Ways of California, adds:
The resilient network of United Way partners continues to strengthen communities and improve lives. We are dedicated to help rebuild the lives, homes and communities of people who have lost so much in this tragedy. We invite you to work with us until every person impacted by the wildfires has a community to call home.
The United Way also is urging survivors of the fires to use the special 211 phone number if they need help or anyone who wants to offer help, can use that same number as well.
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