Videomaker Camp Fire Relief Fund
Tax deductible
Videomaker and One Mobile Projector per Trainer are seeking support for coworkers, contributors and community members impacted by the Camp Fire
On Thursday, November 8th the city of Paradise was struck by what is now the most destructive and deadliest wildfire in California history. As of today, the following Tuesday, 7,600 structures have been destroyed, the vast majority of which are people's’ homes. The blaze has consumed 125,000 acres and is only 30% contained. Forty-two people have lost their lives and 200 remain missing. The blaze continues to threaten nearby cities including Chico , located right at the fire’s western edge.
Serving the video making community for 30 years, Videomaker has found an incredibly supportive home in Chico, California. This community has also allowed One Mobile Projector per Trainer (OMPT) to grow from a dream by Videomaker’s founder into an organization that provides aid to neglected populations throughout the developing world. The small-town closeness of Chico and Paradise has never been as apparent as it has the past few days.
Videomaker and OMPT Staff members are hosting friends and family displaced by the fire. Business are opening their doors to evacuees. Food and clothing drives are overflowing with supplies. Chico might not be the tech hotspot one might expect for an international magazine like Videomaker or a nonprofit like OMPT, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
The impact of this blaze has been felt throughout the local community, including the shared offices of Videomaker and OMPT. A quarter of our staff have been displaced by the fire and several lost their homes. In an effort to do our part in providing support for our community, Videomaker and OMPT are asking for donations for our co workers impacted by this devastating blaze. Any money raised will go directly towards supporting affected Videomaker and OMPT staff, contributors and community members.
All donations are tax deductible, and go directly to the Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation before being distributed to those with the greatest need. 100% of the funds will go directly to victims of the Camp Fire.
Even if you’re unable to contribute financially, simply sharing this campaign and message among your friends and family can go a long way.
With all of our heartfelt gratitude and thanks,
Videomaker and OMPT staff
On Thursday, November 8th the city of Paradise was struck by what is now the most destructive and deadliest wildfire in California history. As of today, the following Tuesday, 7,600 structures have been destroyed, the vast majority of which are people's’ homes. The blaze has consumed 125,000 acres and is only 30% contained. Forty-two people have lost their lives and 200 remain missing. The blaze continues to threaten nearby cities including Chico , located right at the fire’s western edge.
Serving the video making community for 30 years, Videomaker has found an incredibly supportive home in Chico, California. This community has also allowed One Mobile Projector per Trainer (OMPT) to grow from a dream by Videomaker’s founder into an organization that provides aid to neglected populations throughout the developing world. The small-town closeness of Chico and Paradise has never been as apparent as it has the past few days.
Videomaker and OMPT Staff members are hosting friends and family displaced by the fire. Business are opening their doors to evacuees. Food and clothing drives are overflowing with supplies. Chico might not be the tech hotspot one might expect for an international magazine like Videomaker or a nonprofit like OMPT, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
The impact of this blaze has been felt throughout the local community, including the shared offices of Videomaker and OMPT. A quarter of our staff have been displaced by the fire and several lost their homes. In an effort to do our part in providing support for our community, Videomaker and OMPT are asking for donations for our co workers impacted by this devastating blaze. Any money raised will go directly towards supporting affected Videomaker and OMPT staff, contributors and community members.
All donations are tax deductible, and go directly to the Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation before being distributed to those with the greatest need. 100% of the funds will go directly to victims of the Camp Fire.
Even if you’re unable to contribute financially, simply sharing this campaign and message among your friends and family can go a long way.
With all of our heartfelt gratitude and thanks,
Videomaker and OMPT staff
Fundraising team: Videomaker and OMPT (5)
Matthew York
Organizer
Chico, CA
Golden Valley Bank Communityfoundation
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
Lindsay Cox
Team member
Mike Wilhelm
Team member
Jessica Rowe
Team member
Katz Rosal G
Team member
