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Fire relief fund committee formed, set to begin reviewing applications
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – North Coast Opportunities and Mendo Lake Credit Union have teamed up to create a fire relief fund for those impacted by the Rocky and Jerusalem fires this summer.
Because people’s lives and livelihoods are at stake, the two organizations have moved quickly to assemble the managing committee and make fire relief applications available to the public.
The managing committee in charge of reviewing applications and disbursing funds was finalized on Tuesday, and will meet this week to review the first applications.
Anyone impacted by the fires is encouraged to fill out the short application for funding.
These monies are intended to help with expenses like smoke damage, loss of personal property, and other expenditures incurred during or after the fire.
Applications are available in English and Spanish on the North Coast Opportunities and Mendo Lake Credit Union Web sites.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continual basis until the funds have all been disbursed.
More than $30,000 has been raised, and money is still being accepted with several fundraisers being planned by various individuals and organizations.
To donate, simply go to any Mendo Lake Credit Union branch and make a cash donation or write a check to North Coast Opportunities or Rocky Fire.
Savings Bank of Mendocino County recently contributed $2,500.
“We are proud to be a part of a community that takes care of each other in hard times,” said Savings Bank Lakeport Branch Manager Susie Robinson.
Savings Bank employees are also showing their support by rallying together through an internal donation drive with a match of up to $500 from the bank.
Mendo Lake Credit Union employees are doing a similar drive, also with a $500 match from credit union President Richard Cooper.
For more information on how to apply for funds in English or Spanish, contact North Coast Opportunities Executive Assistant Elizabeth Archer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-467-3210.