Our Club’s Fire Disaster Relief Task Force (FDRTF) has been diligently reviewing grant applications from organizations providing wildfire response support.
Spokane County Wildfire Update
Thanks to so many generous Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, and community members, our Spokane County Wildfire Fund has received over $70k in donations. This includes donations from the Davis (CA) Sunrise Rotary Club, Downtown San Jose (CA) Rotary Club, Bellingham (WA) Sunrise Rotary Club, Poulsbo (WA) Rotary Club, and Nishinomiya Rotary Club (Japan). Our Club’s Fire Disaster Relief Task Force (FDRTF) has been diligently reviewing grant applications from organizations providing wildfire response support. Here’s an overview of these efforts.
Fundraiser Highlights
The Chinese Community, including several Rotarians from District 5030, hosted a fundraising event in Seattle on September 22nd raising over $30k. All donations went directly to our Spokane County Wildfire Fund.
The Tri-Cities Rotaract Club organized a 5k Fun Run on October 3rd and raised over $3k for our Spokane County Wildfire Fund.
FDRTF 5 Grant Applicants Approved
Disaster Aid USA: Safety Equipment & Tools
Spokane Helpers Network: Food
Fig Tree: Resource Directory
Heroes Homestead: Household, Food, Vocational
Spokane Parks Foundation: Vocational (pending board approval)