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Spokane County Wildfire Fund

Spokane County wildfires have devastated our community, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing tens of thousands of our neighbors to evacuate. The Spokane County Wildfire Fund, administered by Rotary Community Service, Inc. (the nonprofit arm of Spokane Rotary Club 21), delivers fast, flexible financial support directly to those affected.

Every dollar you give goes straight to rapid, on-the-ground relief, helping families with immediate needs and supporting long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in the months ahead.

Your donation today helps a neighbor start rebuilding tomorrow.

 

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)

     

Fire Disaster Recovery - Call for Volunteers

Rotary's partner, Disaster Aid USA, is deploying volunteers to support the Spokane community impacted by wildfires. 

Your time, skills, and compassion can make a real difference when it matters most. We're looking for volunteers to help sift ashes, sort debris, and perform general property clean-up. 

To sign up, please email Julie Kelsey at julie@juliekelsey.com to be added to the volunteer list for future opportunities. We are only just beginning this important recovery work. 

Together, we will Create Lasting Impact.