The United Way of the Bay Area and the Community Health Charities

 

United Ways Relief Fund

The United Way of the Bay Area and the Community Health Charities (Combined Charities Federated partners) have both set up funds to aid those impacted by the Northern California wildfires.  Donations to either fund will not be assessed an administrative fee.  100% of the funds donated will go directly to either individuals or local charities aiding those impacted.  The following provides a brief summary of each of the funds.

 

The Community Health Charities Disaster Response Fund has been created to address the needs of those affected by recent disasters, particularly in the Northern CA area, the Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino County fires. This fund is still being built but it will support American Lung Association, local fire charities and mental health charities, to name a few. The fund will support work on the long term physical and mental health of those impacted. Community Health Charities is committed to improving the health of our communities, especially in times of crisis.

 

To donate to Community Heath Charities Disaster Response Fund through the Combined Charities Campaign, simply indicate code B13954, the “Disaster Response Fund” and amount to be donated under the Community Health Charities section of the pledge form.

 

United Way of the Wine Country and United Way Bay Area have formed an unprecedented partnership to assist the residents and community agencies in Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Lake, and Mendocino counties through the United Ways’ Northern California Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund. This fund will provide immediate and long-term recovery assistance to North Bay residents affected by the wildfires that have spread throughout the region. 100% of your gift will go directly to relief and recovery efforts. United Way Bay Area will absorb all administrative costs for handling and processing donations.

Relief efforts include providing basic needs services to individuals and assisting the non-profit agencies that serve the most vulnerable residents in our communities. Long-term recovery support may include food and rent assistance to help people who have lost employment, case management services, and mental health counseling.

 

To donate to the United Way’s Northern California Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund  through the Combined Charities Campaign, simply  the “Northern California Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund” and the amount to be donated under the United Way Bay Area section of the pledge form.

 

If you have any questions regarding making contributions to either of these funds through the Combined Charities Campaign, please contact your Department’s Combined Charities Coordinator/Captain.