Here's how to donate to help those impacted by the Colorado wildfires
There are many options for those who want to help the communities suffering from the wildfires burning in the state. Dozens of homes have burned in the fires that began earlier this week.
There are several wildfires burning across Colorado including the Quarry Fire burning in Jefferson County, the Alexander Mountain Fire burning west of Loveland and the Stone Canyon Fire burning north of Lyons.
Stone Canyon Fire
Donations for the Stone Canyon Fire are being coordinated through the Boulder Office of Disaster Management. Those who are interested must fill out a form online. That office has been activated for the Stone Canyon Fire and Lake Shore Fire. To receive text alerts, text BOCOinfo to 888777.
The Disaster Call Center, (303) 413–7730, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 1, for the Stone Canyon Fire and Lake Shore Fire.
Boulder ODM also posted on X to be wary of fundraising scams and do research before donating to an organization.
The Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is located close to the Stone Canyon Fire. The center had to move nearly 600 animals, including a raccoon, geese, ducks and bunnies to safety. The center is taking donations on its website so it can continue caring for those animals.
Quarry Fire
Food or item donations for the Quarry Fire burning in Jefferson County can be made online. Financial donations can be made through the American Red Cross.
Alexander Mountain Fire
Toiletries, food, clothing, and gift cards can be donated to Serve 6.8, a nonprofit organization that has been supporting people in the Larimer County community during crisis events. Serve 6.8 is taking donations Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5701 McWhinney Boulevard.
A disaster resource center will be open at Foundations Church on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at Good Shepherd Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Gov. Jared Polis posted on X an evacuation checklist. It is meant to remind those who are impacted by evacuations what to do to prepare.
The list includes things like having at least half a tank of gas in your car, making sure to round up your pets so they can't escape, and having important files and documents ready to go.
