Rotary clubs on the Sunshine Coast and across their district are focusing relief efforts on the thousands of people displaced by wildfires raging through B.C.
The 1,450 members of the 49 clubs in Rotary District 5040, from Greater Vancouver up the coast to Kitimat and Prince Rupert, are rallying to establish the Rotary BC Wildfire Recovery Fund. Contributions to the fund are now being accepted.
“For decades our 112-year-old organization has assisted people and communities recover from disasters long after the first responders have left the scene,” Don Evans, governor of Rotary District 5040, said. “This is no exception. Once the situation with the fires has ended, a Rotary team will work with Rotary clubs in the affected areas to allocate funds for assisting people recover and rebuild their communities, homes and their lives.”
Contributions should be directed to: Rotary BC Wildfire Recovery Fund, c/o Rotary Club of Squamish Foundation, Box 391, Squamish, BC, V8B OA3.
Online individual donations can also be made through Canada Helps (which provides a charitable receipt) at www.canadahelps.org. Search for: “Rotary Club of Squamish Foundation.” Click on: “Donate Now.” Select: “Wildfire Restoration Fund” from the drop down menu.
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