UNITED WAY/211 - FootHills United Way (Dial 211 for Help!)

UPDATE 09/07/10 at 1:55pm: Foothills United Way has created the Fourmile Canyon Fire Relief Fund. The fund will be administered by Foothills United Way working in collaboration with service providers in the community to aid in long term recovery. The full extent of the purpose of the fund will be determined as the scope of the damage from the fire is known. It is expected to be used for such things as temporary/transitional housing and medical/health needs among others.

To donate:

· Go to www.unitedwayfoothills.org and click on “Give Now”. On the donation form note the Focus Area as “Fourmile Canyon Fire.”

· Or call the Foothills United Way office, 303-444-4013 with a credit card number

· Or mail a donation to Foothills United Way, 1285 Cimarron Drive, Suite 101, Lafayette, CO 80026.

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September 07, 2010
Fourmile Canyon Fire Response - Getting and Giving Help

GETTING HELP:
If you, your family or friends live in the area affected by the Fourmile Canyon Fire (Boulder County, CO), here is a list of emergency and non-emergency resources. This list will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Colorado 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 from any phone for 24-hour access to information about temporary and emergency shelter, pet needs and non-emergency services related to the fire.

Emergency Shelter
People: American Red Cross, Mile High Chapter / 303-722-7474 / www.denver-redcross.org
Small Animals: Longmont Humane Society / 303-722-1323 / www.longmonthumane.org
Large Animals/Livestock: Boulder County Fairgrounds / 303-678-6200

Incident Call Center (Non-Emergency): 303-413-7737

Emergency Calls: 911

Childcare in Nederland (for children of displaced families):
Wild Bear Discovery Center / 303-258-0495

GIVING HELP:

American Red Cross: Seeking donations to help support evacuees. www.denver-redcross.org or 303-772-7474

Longmont Humane Society: Asking for donations to help support pets of evacuess. Cash and canned dog and cat food are appreciated. www.longmonthumane.org or 303-772-1232.

Boulder County Fairgrounds/Parks and Open Space: Accepting donations of hay, horse feed and other services to support evacuated livestock. 303-678-6200

UPDATE 09/07/10 at 1:55pm: Foothills United Way has created the Fourmile Canyon Fire Relief Fund. The fund will be administered by Foothills United Way working in collaboration with service providers in the community to aid in long term recovery. The full extent of the purpose of the fund will be determined as the scope of the damage from the fire is known. It is expected to be used for such things as temporary/transitional housing and medical/health needs among others.

To donate:

· Go to www.unitedwayfoothills.org and click on “Give Now”. On the donation form note the Focus Area as “Fourmile Canyon Fire.”

· Or call the Foothills United Way office, 303-444-4013 with a credit card number

· Or mail a donation to Foothills United Way, 1285 Cimarron Drive, Suite 101, Lafayette, CO 80026.

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