10/13/2017
UPDATE: Thank you for your outpouring of generous donations!
At this time, we are only taking air purifiers and gift cards.
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Attached is a photo that shows part of the convoy preparing to head up to Santa Rosa today to drop off supplies to a sister church where twelve families lost their homes.
When to Donate:
April will be delivering some bags to one of her family members tonight, and other people will be delivering donated items to families/contacts Friday afternoon and Saturday.
We will continue to receive donations and deliver them next week.
What to Donate:
We have a surplus of children's items coming from Le Petit Jardin of Marin County (located in our building). Please pay particular attention to the highlighted (asterisked) needs which we do not have or do not have in surplus. We already have a lot of toiletries.
**When donating, please assure the items are clean, there's no animal dander, and they're something you would wear (no rips, holes, or stains). Brand new blankets and linens are SUCH a surprise to these victims.
*Tents
*Air mattresses/cots
*New Pillows (Pillow Cases)
*Phone chargers/Solar Charging docs
*Flashlights + batteries
Pet food & carriers (cat & dog)
Pet food bowls
*Can openers
Diapers/*strollers/*carriers
*Personal protection equipment (masks/gloves)
Boxes/duct tape
Non-perishable foods
*Camp stoves & propane
Water
Personal hygiene (toothbrush, deodorant, soap, etc)
Formula/ baby food
Blankets
*New socks(Men and Women)
*New underwear (For men and women)
Feminine hygiene
Toilet paper/paper towels
*Blowdryers, hair ties/clips
Band aids & ointment, IbuProfen
*Duffle bags
*Suitcases
*Children's activity books
Coloring supplies
*Giftcards
*Bibles
If you've heard of victims who are in need -- please come fill a bag for them, or bring them by so they can "shop" for as much as they need.
If you have additional needs or questions not covered in this email, call Beth Daniel: (415)623-6540.
Thank you all for the ways you're giving!
And if you are looking to give money, here is a good option:
Redwood Empire church families are among those who lost everything - home and possessions, gone in the flames.
REBA has established a Home Loss Assistance Fund and we ask that you would consider donating to this fund.
Make your donation online at www.rebachurches.org
or mail your gift to:
REBA Home Loss Assistance Fund
PO Box 2042
Vacaville, CA 95696
At the end of the giving window (Oct 12 - Nov 30) the total of the fund will be distributed equally among the qualifying families.
Thank you in advance for your heartfelt generosity!
Peace,
Michael