This week has been marked by tremendous pain and suffering not only in Washington, but across the US. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the climate-fueled fires ravaging our country.
There are a lot of ways that you can support communities being impacted by the wildfires right now and we have put together a list of some of the ways you can give back and stay informed. This is not a complete list and we welcome any additional suggestions of how our community can give back during this time.
Okandogs is seeking donations of hay to assist ranchers and other livestock owners whose feed supply for their animals has been burnt. Donations to paypal.me/okandogs or checks to Okandogs, 6820 Osprey Lane, Cashmere, WA 98815.
The Colville Tribe is now accepting donations for community members affected by fire at the following locations:
LIHEAP Building
37 Lake Street
Nespelem Agency Campus, WA
Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Fridays from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Until capacity is reached
509-634-2770
509-634-2796
Omak Community Center
5th Ave. E Benton St
Omak, WA 98841
Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Until capacity is reached
509-634-1421
509-422-7742
Please call ahead to arrange drop-off at each respective location as staff is engaging in sanitization procedures due to COVID-19.
The following items are in need for families:
· Nonperishable feed items
· Bottled Drinks
· Pet Supplies (Nespelem Location Only)
· Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, and pillow cases
· Personal hygiene products
· Paper products (e.g. paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, napkins, etc)
· Batteries
· Lanterns
· General cleaning supplies
· Ice coolers